Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K & Fun Run - Presented by Cathy Griffin, Century 21 Towne & Country
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Enjoy a community-focused 5K or fun run with a complimentary ice cream finish, all while supporting local charities.
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- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
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- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeJoin the 25th Annual Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K & Fun Run in Salisbury, NC, an event designed to offer a quality race experience at an accessible entry fee. This community-focused run welcomes both runners and walkers, culminating with a complimentary scoop of Landis Creamery ice cream for every participant. Beyond the finish line treats, the event supports meaningful local causes, making it a rewarding experience for all involved.
What to expect
- A welcoming 5K or Half Mile Fun Run on a rolling course.
- Receive a dry-fit T-shirt and a complimentary scoop of Landis Creamery ice cream.
- Walkers are warmly invited to participate.
Standout details
- Complimentary Landis Creamery ice cream
- Donate old shoes to Rowan Helping Ministries
- Proceeds benefit Relay for Life
- Individual finish line video
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
20d 19h 16m leftRun / Walk
Closes May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT · From $33.25
0.5 Miles
1 option · closes May 23, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT
20d 20h 1m leftFun Run
Closes May 23, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT · From $12.25
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
4 0.5 Miles finishers in 2019. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
4:37
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 3:46.
People mix
More men
About 25% women and 75% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 0.5 Miles in 2019, this looks like a small field: 4 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 4:37. The quicker front of the field averaged about 3:46. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 3 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Miles | 2019 | 4 | 4:37 | 5:40 | 3:46 | 3:46 / 9:41 |
| 5K | 2024 | 52 | 29:19 | 30:38 | 19:51 | 17:58 / 21:42 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
25th Annual Bare Bones 5K & Fun Run at Overton Elementary School - Presented by Cathy Griffin, Century 21 Towne & Country with a complimentary cup of Landis Creamery ice cream for all participants! Since the first Bare Bones race, the Salisbury Rowan Runners have tried to give back a quality race to the surrounding running community. We work hard to hold the entry fee down, yet still provide a quality experience on race day. We appreciate all runners and walkers who attend our various race events during the year. Thank you!!! Bare Bones will be held in conjunction with Salisbury Parks & Recreation.
Course (see course map below) -
Half Mile Fun Run : Will be an out and back on the greenway.
5K Course : The course starts at Overton at approximately 1900 West Park Drive. The start is at the second driveway to the school, the one nearest the baseball field. Runners will go southwest on West Park to a turnaround which is at approximately 1635 West Park Rd, then runners will come back toward the school and then turn right at Hickory Drive, left on E. Park Road, right on W. Park Road, enter Greenway, along the Greenway to Prescott Drive, turn left on Prescott, turn right on Knollwood, turn left on Courtland Drive, turn left on Wake, turn right back onto Prescott. Proceed to end of Prescott, turn around at cul-de-sac and proceed back straight on Prescott and turn right on the Greenway back toward Overton. Turn left on E. Park Road, left on Hickory Drive then continue straight across West Park to the finish line beside the nearest pole on the breezeway at Overton.
Dry Fit T-shirts to all runners and walkers!
Awards
5K: Top 3 Overall Male & Female as well as top 3 in each age group Male & Female: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70 & Over
Fun run - Top 3 Overall
Ice Cream - Each 5k and fun run participant will be rewarded with a free SCOOP OF LANDIS CREAMERY ICE CREAM !! Spectators may purchase ice cream.
Door Prizes - Door prizes include $25 gift certificates from Dick's Sporting Goods & more to come!
Got several pairs of old running shoes (or any kind of shoes) just sitting in your closet? Well, bring them to us on race day, and we will give them a new life. We will find them a new home by donating them to Rowan County's needy through Rowan Helping Ministries. It will help them and give you a cleaner closet too!
Finish Line Video - All runners and walkers will have an individual finish line video available online after the race.
Race-Day Registration ($35-5k & $10-Fun Run) & Check-In / Packet Pick Up : 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Check-in will be at Overton Elementary School.
Race Director - Wayne Crowder, one of the best runners ever in NC, will serve as race director in absentia. Wayne has directed Bare Bones for the last 12 years. This year, Wayne has designated a worthy, dependable and inspiring person, Tisha Corriher, to fill all of his duties which may or may not be limited to making sure each finisher, volunteer, and sponsor gets complimentary post-race ice cream.
All proceeds benefit Relay for Life , a community based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society and donated shoes will be given to Rowan Helping Ministries , a not-for-profit volunteer-based corporation which operates human service programs to assist the economically disadvantaged.
For more information, please contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741 .
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners .