Name: 16th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Salisbury

About the Event

The 16th Annual Spooky Sprint 5k at Catawba College Shuford Stadium in Salisbury, NC - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026! There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Run (two laps around the track) immediately following the 5k!

Proceeds from the race will go to our youth programs, making a difference in the lives of children in our community. The Service Above Self Awards recognize our youth ages 5 to 18 for their service to others. Every year, Rowan Rotary sponsors students form our local high schools to attend a leadership-training event and supports youth geared service projects.

Rowan Rotary Club of Rowan County is a part of Rotary International. As Rotarians, we unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

5K Registration Fee: $25 (mail-in through October 19 and online through October 24)
$30 (on-site and online on October 25)

Fun Run Registration Fee: $10

Course: Starts and ends on the Catawba track. See map below.

Awards (5k): 1st overall male and female - $50 and memento.

Medals will be given to the top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above

Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.

Awards (Fun Run): 1st overall male and female - trophy. 2nd & 3rd overall male and female - medal. All fun run participants will receive a medal.

T-shirts – 5k run/walk participants receive a long sleeve T-shirt.

Check-In: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. check-in and race packet pick up at the registration desk in Catawba College Stadium.

Costume Contest: Contest for best costumes, children and adults, judged by a panel of Rotarians. Adult winner will receive a $50 gift card. Children will receive prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

Cancellation Policy: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for up to one hour or canceled if we determine existing conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.

Contact Information: Alex Bruce - 980-234-0272 (cell or text)

Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.

Races Offered

5K Entry

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$25.00

Fun Run

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

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Type — Running

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15:00

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Salisbury.

thermostat Temperature

10.9° / 22.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.8° / 20.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:44

About Salisbury

Learn more about the host city, Salisbury.

Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. This town stemming back to the mid-18th century along Native American trade routes and transitioning through Revolutionary and Civil War and agricultural, industrial, and post-industrial times has a downtown quarter numbered with boutique shops and a popular transportation museum nearby.