Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk
About this race
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.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Salisbury, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 6:34 PM local time (EDT) in Salisbury on October 25, 2026 — 10h 56m of daylight.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Salisbury events
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