WS Chronicle

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Years in the making, the city’s newest greenway is finally ready for the public to enjoy. Creative Corridors Coalition invites the public to explore the new Twin City Trail, which runs west to east along Salem Parkway from the Peters Creek area to the Strollway.  

Walk & Roll Fest is happening Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features food trucks, a 5K fun run, guided bike ride and walking tour, music, and tents with info and activities provided by community partners like Kaleideum, Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Forsyth Humane Society, Crossroads Cycling Co, and more. Bolt, the Winston Salem Dash mascot, is also scheduled to make an appearance in the morning.  

Walk & Roll Fest will be based out of Truist Stadium off Broad Street and encourages participants to walk, bike, stroll, and generally explore the path eastward to the Strollway bridge and return to the start. There will be a raffle every hour (9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.). Parking is free at the ballpark until 1 p.m. 

Walk & Roll Fest Highlights: 

*5K & Kids Fun Run – Start your day with a fun run for all ages. 5K (non-competitive): 8:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run: 10 a.m. 

*Guided Bike Ride – Enjoy a casual, 6-mile family-friendly ride through the new corridor. Bike Ride departs at 9:30 a.m. 

*Guided Walk – Stroll the path at a relaxed pace and take it all in while learning tidbits of info about the project, local history and surrounding attractions. Slow Stroll begins at 11 a.m. 

*Food Trucks – Savor delicious eats and drinks from local favorites. 

*Community Activities & Info Booths – People of all ages can learn, play and engage with local organizations 

*Raffle Prizes – Fun giveaways throughout the day (drawings every hour!). 

Admission is free, and all are welcome. 

Location: Truist Baseball Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

The completion of the Twin City Trail is more than a milestone – it’s a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when vision, creativity and community come together. In Winston-Salem, this trail doesn’t just connect places; it connects people, inspires movement, and paves the way toward a more sustainable and vibrant future. 

Join us to walk, roll, and celebrate the future of our city!