Friday, March 08, 2024

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.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

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.


Friday, March 01, 2024

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
Saturday March 9
  •  The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH,  Race Information.
Saturday March 16
Sunday March 17
  • Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30 am, 5th and Lawrence, Downtown Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   
Saturday March 24Sunday March 25
  • World Down Syndrome Day 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, www.dsagc.com   

Thursday, February 29, 2024

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.

Monday, February 26, 2024

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.

Friday, February 23, 2024

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

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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.

Friday, February 16, 2024

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.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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.

Friday, February 09, 2024

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

Thursday, February 08, 2024

2024 RCGC Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday February 11

 


This Sunday  February 11,2024 is the  RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.

Race Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park. Registration is available at runsignup.com through February 26, 2023 until 12:59 pm.  

Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.

RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, February 11,2024
  • TIME: 1:00 PM. 
  • PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
  • PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, Febraury 9, 2023.
  • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 12,2023, until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
  • RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Race Numbers can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at Noon. 
  • COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
  • OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, or the online registration page for more information. 

Friday, February 02, 2024

Checkout the Runners' Club Calendar

 Check out the club calendar for Cincinnati Road Races. It includes 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons, Half Marathons, and about any other distance that you could imagine running. It includes Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and a few regional and national races but mainly Cincinnati and Northern KY local road races. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and include race name, date, a brief description, and where to get more information(i.e website,contact person, phone number, email). Access the club race calendar.

Friday, January 26, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2024

   Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. If you can help out with any of these events, we would greatly appreciate it:

  •  Winter Wonderland Run - The Winter Wonderland Run needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on February 11. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at the online registration page
  • Leap Day Race - The Leap Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on February 29. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at the online registration page.
  • Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Treasurer, and Social Chair. Most positions take 2-3 hours a month of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on February 26.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Online Registration Open for 2024 Leap Day Race

 2024 is a Leap Year so it is time for the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail. Registration is now open.

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). 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. Early registration available through Wednesday February 28, 2024.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
  • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $24.00 – General Public. $20.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. 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, Top 4 Female Runners, Top 4 Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers. 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. 
  • OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page for more information.