February 24, 2025

👟 14+ Spring & Summer Races in Winston-Salem

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Christy Bellis & Jacob Gauthier
February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025

👟 Lace Up Your Shoes

Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or a casual runner looking to support a cause, keep reading to learn more about upcoming spring & summer races in Winston-Salem!

Beat the Heat

Photo courtesy of Beat of Heat

Run Leo | March 15 | St. Leo’s Catholic School

  • Races start at 7:30 AM

  • Benefits St. Leo’s Catholic School’s “The Lion’s Share” program

Deacon Dash | March 22 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

  • Races start at 9 AM

  • Benefits The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem

CraftHalf | April 6 | Foothills Brewpub

  • Races start at 8:30 AM

  • Benefits Twin City Track Club and Yadkin Riverkeeper

Mutt Strut | April 26 | Marketplace Mall

  • Races start at 9 AM

  • Benefits the Forsyth Humane Society

Beat the Heat | July 12 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

  • Races start at 6 PM

  • Benefits Ainsley’s Angels in the Triad and Girls On The Run Greater Piedmont

Greater Winston-Salem Inc.

👶 Join Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and the PreK Priority for a community conversation about the importance of early childhood education.

  • What: Discover why a lack of quality childcare is impacting our community and explore ways businesses can help strengthen our workforce and local economy for long-term success.

  • Details: March 6 at the Bridger Field House at Allegacy Stadium. Complimentary parking and lunch provided.

🗓 Events

Tuesday, February 25

  • Baseball - Cheer on Wake Forest as they take on Elon University at Couch Ballpark. 4 PM

  • Trivia Night - Gather a team and test your knowledge at Fiddlin’ Fish! 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 26

  • Free Coworking - Enjoy a day of coworking, lunch, productivity, and networking at Flywheel Coworking's Community Day. 9 AM - 5 PM*

  • Free Screening - Watch “Bike Vessel,” a documentary about a Black father and son duo biking 350 miles in four days. Presented by RiverRun International Film Festival at Central Library. 6 PM

  • Chinese Painting - Learn Chinese painting techniques at the Vecino Center! This 6-week class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters. 5:30 PM

  • Wine Dinner - Enjoy a delicious meal at The Caviste prepared by Bobby Boy Bakeshop and paired with wine from Haw River Wine Merchant. 6 PM

  • DocStock III - Celebrate NC music legend Doc Watson’s birthday with live music performances at Gas Hill Drinking Room and The Ramkat! Runs through Saturday.

Thursday, February 27

  • Murder Mystery - Get ready for a totally tubular ‘80s-themed murder mystery at Gypsy Road Brewing! Costumes are encouraged. 7:30 PM

  • Watch Event - Discover unique styles of men’s and women’s Hamilton watches at Windsor Jewelers. RSVP required. 5-8 PM

  • R&B and Poetry - Head to Bar Nola for live R&B and spoken word performances! 8-11 PM

Friday, February 28

  • Comedy Show - Join Camel City Playhouse for Jack Freeman’s hilarious show about dating with a disability, “Embrace Me.” 7 PM

  • Opening Night - NC Black Rep presents August Wilson’s “Fences” at Hanesbrands Theatre. Runs through March 16.

  • Techstars Startup - Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup business owner at Sparq. Runs through Sunday.

  • Block Party - Head to Cobblestone Farmers Market for food trucks, live music, and a 3-mile run with The Run Club. Organized by Kuya Bear. 4-8 PM

  • Artist Talk - Join NCMA Winston-Salem for a conversation with photographer David LaChapelle, followed by a Q&A and book signing. 6 PM

  • Line Dancing - Brush up on the basics and show off your moves at Radar Brewing! Lesson at 7 PM, open dance from 8-9:30 PM.

🗞 Other News

  • 👨‍💻 Donate: Your packed closet is the pathway to digital literacy. Hear us out. When you donate your unneeded items to Goodwill, you’re helping fund technology training for job seekers. With 92% of U.S. jobs requiring digital skills, this training is more critical than ever. Clear out that closet and donate to Goodwill today.*

  • 🥖 Now Open: Time for some fresh-baked goodness. Copain Bakery & Provisions is now open at 380 Knollwood Street. This bakery offers gourmet pastries, artisan bread, quiches, sandwiches, soups, and grab-n-go salads.

  • ️⚽️ Soccer: Salem City FC announced its 2025 season schedule! The team's first home game will be on May 14 at Truist Sports Park, and season tickets are already available. Salem City FC is a USL League Two team that played its inaugural season last year.

  • ✈️ Travel: Breeze Airways offers two new nonstop flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Flights to Orlando, FL, and Hartford, CT, will begin June 6, and travelers can already start booking them.

  • 🍣 Closing: Ichiban Japanese Restaurant will permanently close on Friday, February 28, after 30 years of serving up sushi and other Japanese fare. The owners have not shared the reason for the closure. Not sure where to get sushi anymore? Check out these local sushi restaurants. (WXII 12)

  • 📜 History: Triad Cultural Arts will host a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, February 27, for the new Shotgun House Legacy Site. The Legacy Site will feature a restored early 20th-century shotgun house in the Happy Hill neighborhood.

  • 🏅 Award: Wake Forest University awarded Don Flow—chairman and CEO of Flow Automotive Companies—the Medallion of Merit. This award is the highest honor bestowed by Wake Forest, given to individuals for “outstanding achievement and distinguished contribution” to Wake Forest.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

  • Murder Mystery - Can you solve the crime? Gather clues and interrogate suspects at Robert Hall on March 7. All proceeds support the Winston-Salem Police Foundation.

🌀 The Wrap

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