2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

 Here are the 2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners.  The goal of the Grand Prix was to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or supports us.  About 50 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2023.

  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) Legends(60-69) Categories and Still Looking Good(70 and over). For 2023, Scoring was based on any best 7  races(either A or B),  and two B Races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2023 Grand Prix.  Special  awards are given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized at a future Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Event.   Congratulations to everyone that participated.
2023 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Adam Keeling
Youngsters(29&Under): Landon Fernandez
Submasters(30-39): Greg Johnson
Masters(40-49): Adam Keeling
GrandMasters(50-59): Fred Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Fred Seeger
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Adam Keeling, Leah Weitzman

Online Registration Open For Memorial Day Race 48

Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 48 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Register now.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2024 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Saturday, May 25th, 2024. 
• COST:  $15 General Public and $10 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under. Short Sleeve T-shirts: $10.00  
• COURSE: 5k course on the Lunken Playfield bike path. .
• OTHER: Register online.

2024 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the runners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.

To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Click here for the volunteer registration page: 2024 Volunteer Registration
2.  Enter the following password: runner
3. Be sure the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group is “checked”
4.  Enter required information
5.  Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.   Sign Up for the Waterstop

April 2024 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for April 2024. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in April.

Saturday April 6

•   Scout Strong 5k, 9:00 am, Cub World Adventure Camp, Loveland OH , Race Information

Sunday April 7

• ORRRC Marathon and Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Xenia YMCA, Xenia OH, https://orrrc.org
• Caracole Run/Walk For Aids, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, Race Information

Saturday April 13

•  Chamber Color Pop 5k, 9:00 am, Peoples Bank, Blanchester OH, Race Information
• Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K, 10:00 am, Conrad Formal Gardens Oxford OH, Race Information

Sunday April 14

• Matt's 5k Pursuit, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, www.thematthaverkampfoundation.com

Saturday April 20

• Ursuline Academy Run/Walk For The Lions, 8:30 am, Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati OH, www.ursulineacademy.org
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, http://mmministry.org
• Heartbeats For Life 5k, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday April 21

• Ault Park Switchback, 9:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net 

Saturday April 27

• Lite Lope 5k, 11:00 am, Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Hamilton OH, Race Information.  
• Conquer The Hill 5k, 8:30 am, Indian Hill High School, Cincinnati OH, www.ihpsf.orgg.
• Dogwood Dash 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY, www.bcarboretum.org  
• Egghead 5k, 4:00 pm, 50 West Brewery, Cincinnati OH, www.eggstrong.org

Sunday April 28

• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K, 10:30 am, Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford  OH, www.racedmc.com.

2024 Saint Patrick Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

 

It is about 10 days to go until St. Patrick's Day! For the next couple of weekends, there are a few races around Greater Cincinnati to help you celebrate. Race Listings are below:

• Saturday March 9, Time to Paddy 5k /10k & Lucky 13.1,  8:00 AM, Rentschler Forest Park- Cummins Shelter, Hamilton OH,  Visit the race information page  for more information.
• Saturday March 9, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 16 Shamrock Shuffle 5k, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com. 
• Saturday March 16, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Hofbrauhaus, Newport KY,  Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 16, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:00 AM, Fifth Third Pavillion, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 16, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.

For more races in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, do not forget to check out our race calendar.

2024 Leap Day Race Shirt Available for Purchase

 We had a few shirts left over from the 2024 Leap Day Race.  They are white with a two color design on the  front. We have Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL. If you would like a shirt, you can get them over at the Leap Day Race Online Registration  for $12.00(Shipping included).  They will be available for purchase through April 1. Order soon before the deadline ends or we run out of the size that you want.

ORDER NOW!

2024 Leap Day Race Recap And Results

 36 runners and walkers participated in the 2024 Leap Day Race this past Thursday evening in sunny but cool conditions for a February evening. Scott Bihl of Cincinnati OH was the top overall finisher and male runner with a time of 15:05.  Daniel O'Connor was second in 16:00, followed by William Phillips in 16:09 and Keith Neundorfer in 16:34.   Martha Whitaker  of Lexington KY was the top female finisher with a time of 17:05.  Ann Seeger was the second female finisher in 22:39 followed by Debbie Biddle in 23:06 and Jean Schmidt was fourth running a time of 24:20.  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to FleetFeet Sports for providing the gift cards to the top runners,

Thank you to our race day volunteers Nancy Barbian, Liz Hofacre, Marty Hovey, Greg McCormick, Cindy Preston, Bob Roncker, and Ryan Woolley.
  See you in 4 years at the next Leap Day Race which is Tuesday February 29,2028.  For questions, feedback or issues,  please contact  us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. View Race Results

2024 March Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for March 2023. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in March.

Saturday March 2

•  Bock Beer 5k, 10:00 am, The Banks, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 9

•  The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH,  Race Information.

Saturday March 16

• Emerald Miles 5k, 9:00 am, Hofbrahaus, Newport KY,  www.epilepsy-ohio.org.
• Run for the Green Trail Run, 9:00 am, Landen Deerfield Park, Maineville OH, www.runningtime.net
• Exploring With Grace 5k, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, Race Information.

Sunday March 17

• Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30 am, 5th and Lawrence, Downtown Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   

Saturday March 24

• Barry Binkley Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk,  7:30 am, Dayton High School, Dayton KY,  Registration Information.

Sunday March 25

• World Down Syndrome Day 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, www.dsagc.com   

2024 Leap Day Race Tonight at 6:29 PM

Happy Leap Day! Tonight is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run on the Lunken Bike Trail.

Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 5:15 PM and race start is at 6:20 PM.

Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 5:00 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter and race start is at 6:29 PM.
Cost is $20.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $24.00 for the General Public. $10.00 for shirts. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• NUMBER PICKUP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COST: $24.00 – General Public. $20.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. Group Discount available at the registration page.  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of  '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail.
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over. Walker Awards: Top 4 Male and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit the registration page for information.

RCGC Leap Day Race This Thursday February 29

 

This Thursday February 29 is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.

Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 5:00 PM and race start is at 6:29 PM.
Cost is $20.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $24.00 for the General Public. $10.00 for shirts. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• NUMBER PICKUP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COST: $24.00 – General Public. $20.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. Group Discount available at the registration page.  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of  '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail.
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over. Walker Awards: Top 4 Male and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit the registration page for information.

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Part of Piggest Raffle Ever for 2024

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2024. Adopt a pig for $5 for a chance to to win $5000 cash, $2500 cash or a $1500 Cincinnati experience.  Also, it helps the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati raise funds. If you wish to adopt a Pig(s) on behalf of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, you can do so online at www.piggestraffleever.com. Just select Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as the charity. The official "Pig Drop" to determine the contest winners will take place on Flying Pig Marathon weekend downtown. Buy a Pig! Win A Prize! Support the Club.  Adopt a Pig. 

2023 Grand Prix Update

   Scores have been updated for the 2023 Grand Prix. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official results will be announced in February.  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and top overall Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups based on official scoring:

Youngsters (Age 29 & Under), SubMasters (Age 30-39), Masters(Age 40-49), GrandMasters(Age 50-59), Legends(60-69), and StillLookingGood(70 & Over).
Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2023 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores.

2024 RCGC Leap Day Race

 2024 is a Leap Year so another day in the year and another race in the year - the RCGC Leap Day Race. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.

Cost is $16.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under ; $20.00 for the General Public through February 28,2024. Group Discount is available(Online Only). T shirts are available for $8.00. Visit  the registration page for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public, $16.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00.   Online registration available through Wednesday February 28, 2024.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION/ NUMBER PICKUP: $24.00 – General Public. $20.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. Opens 5:00 PM at the Marian Ahlering Building at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. 
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over. Walker Awards to the Top Four Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page for more information.

2024 Winter Wonderland Run Results

 

47 runners and walkers competed in the 2024 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday February 24 in sunny, but cold conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos). Runners and walkers travailed a  relatively flat 5k course that included wood, concrete, cobblestone asphalt, grass and dirt.  Caitlin Bowen  of  Cincinnati OH was the top finisher and top female with a time of 21:37.  Top Male and second place over all was Rich Webber of  Cincinnati OH who ran a 21:39,  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to our race day volunteers Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Liz Hofacre, Todd Hofacre, and Marty Hovey.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2025.
If you won an award, and had to leave early(View award list), contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  View Race Results.

RCGC Grand Prix Returns for 2024

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2024! The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club and it members direct,  support, started, or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club and its members  have supported over the years.

For 2024,  9 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races plus 7 other races.  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups -  Youngsters(29&Under), Submasters (30-39), Masters(40-49), GrandMasters(50-59), Legends(60-69) and StillLookingGood(70 & over).  The 2024 Grand Prix will feature the popular 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2024 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award. The Cost to run in the RCGC Grand Prix is an RCGC Membership.  First Race in the Series is the Winter Wonderland Run on February 12,2024. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.