Thursday, December 19, 2013

RCGC Holiday Party Rescheduled for January 5

RCGC Holiday Party at Hofbrauhaus cancelled on December 8 is rescheduled for Sunday, January 5th at 6:30pm. All members are welcome to join us for free food and drinks! Hope to see many of you there.
  Details


When: Sunday, January 5th,2014
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Hofbrahaus, Newport KY
Other: Contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com for more information.


Wednesday, December 18, 2013

2013 RCGC Grand Prix Standings December

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 85 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next and final race in the Grand Prix will be the  Egg Nog Jog 5k which is this Saturday December 21.
Below is a list of the top club members for scoring through the the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Scoring is based on your best 5 races(either A, B, C), your best B race, and your best C Race. (For a complete listing, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com. For a list of all races and your scores,  go here)
Top 10 Females in the RCGC Grand Prix 

Name Open Races
(Top 5 Scores)
B Race C Race Total
Melanie Miles 492 48 0 540
Carol Siderits 486 50 0 536
Lisa Roa 480 47 0 527
Stacey Herdering 490 0 0 490
Cherie Norman 440 42 0 482
Nurys Diaz 380 46 0 426
Lisa Kirk 369 47 0 416
Olivia Connaughton 350 50 0 400
Karen Wilson 389 0 0 389
Cindy Cranmer 382 0 0 382
Laura Booke 362 0 0 362

Top 10 Males

Name Open Races
(Top 5 Scores)
Top B Race C Race Total
Jeffrey Schwab 481 45 0 526
Greg Roa 472 46 0 518
Seamus Gordon 467 43 0 510
Ryan Woolley 492 0 0 492
Jerry Patton 444 45 0 489
Thom Meyer 450 36 0 486
Gary Payne 439 39 0 478
Harvey Lewis 397 50 0 447
Martin Hovey 389 46 0 435
David Nelson 349 48 25 422

If you ran Run Like Hell, and did not get the points, send a front and back photo of your bib along with your name to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and we will update accordingly.  Also, if we missed you in a race that you ran let us know as well.
Here are the current club members who have done at least one B race:
Women: Holly Carey, Olivia Connaughton, Nurys Diaz, Janis Hoover, Jennifer Hughes, Marilyn Hunter, Lisa Kirk, Melanie Miles, Rachael Moore, Betty Moscove, Cherie Norman, Becky Parr, Donna Payne, Lisa Roa, Susan Russell and Carol Siderits.
Men: Jeff Allen, Seamus Gordon, Michael Haller, Nick Haverkos, Martin Hovey, Ed Hunter, Harvey Lewis, Thom Meyer, Tim Molony, David Nelson, Jeff Oates, Jerry Patton, Gary Payne, Robert Platt, Jason Reed, Greg Roa, Jeffrey Schwab, Jeffrey Smith, Scott Spicher and William Stolz.
Club members who have done a C race: Todd Hofacre, Gina Meyers, David Nelson.
For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, visit the club's Grand Prix page.

Sunday, December 08, 2013

Tonight's RCGC Holiday in Lights Run CANCELLED

Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon and evening and current conditions, the RCGC Holiday in Lights Run and post race party scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Information about a rescheduled date will be announced when available. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm tonight!

Thursday, December 05, 2013

December 2013 Road Races

Below is list of upcoming races in December. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 7
Saturday December 14
  • Reindeer Romp, 9:00 am, Crosby Township Senior Center, Crosby Township OH, www.crosbytwp.org.
  • Women's Recovery Center Santa Run 5K, 9:30 am, Women's Recovery Center, 515 Martin Drive, Xenia OH, www.keysports.net
  • Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.
  •  Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org.
Saturday December 21
Saturday December 28

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk - January 25

Join the Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati at our annual 5k run/walk at England/Idlewild Park on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. The race starts at 10:00 AM, with race day registration beginning at 8:30 AM at shelter #1 inside the Park. Preregistration is only $15.00 for RCGC members and $20.00 for the general public. Register online at www.runsignup.com. Race day registration will be $20.00 for Club members and $25.00 for general public. Awards will go to the top three overall male and female runners, and top three overall male and female walkers. Also, the top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race. For more information and to print a mail-in race entry form, please visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or email cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
RACE DETAILS:


  • DATE: Saturday January 25, 2014
  • TIME: 10:00 AM
  • PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at Shelter #1.
  • DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  • INFORMATION: The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a 5k run and walk on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY (Boone County). Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners and walkers – bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun! Get the flier, register online or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

Friday, November 29, 2013

RCGC Holiday In Lights Run - December 8, 2013

Join the Club for one of our longest running and favorite events... The Holiday in Lights Run. For 2013, we will be meeting in Newport/Bellevue, KY at LA Fitness (our host site) and running through Cincinnati, past Fountain Square, up to Eden Park/Mt. Adams to see the live Nativity scene, and a loop back to Newport/Bellevue. Run is free open to the public! You can park at LA Fitness and we'll have full use of their restrooms, showers, and locker area. Donation (optional) to LA Fitness for use of their facilities is $5.00 We will plan on taking a group photo before we run. After the run, we will be meeting in Newport, KY at Hofbrauhaus (appetizers, dinner buffet & drinks on RCGC) beginning around 7:30 PM. and High School Athletes' 2013 Scholarship Awards Presentation.
Run Details


When: Sunday, December 8th,2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: LA Fitness, Bellevue KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown, Mt Adams, Eden Park and back.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season.
Distance: Approximately 7 miles round trip View Course.
Showers: Available at LA Fitness
Party: Follows the run at Hofbrahaus(appetizers, dinner buffet & drinks on RCGC) across from Newport on The Levee beginning about 7:30 PM.
Cost: A small holiday donation to the YMCA Scholarship Fund.


Do not worry if you can not make the distance, there will be motorized sleds(aka cars) that can take you from the Krohn Conservatory back to LA Fitness. Need more information. Check out our calendar.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Online Registration Open For 2014 Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love

Online registration is now open for one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati - the 2014  Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. In 2009 we added new team categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner). In 2010, we brought back the Costume division (need to run the race in costume). In 2011, we added the family teams i.e Father - Daughter, Mother-Son.  See what we do in 2014! The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team. Register now.
RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - Open to All.
  • TIME: 12 Noon.
  • PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  • PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 10th, 2014.
  • PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 15, 2014 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race.
  • DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
  • COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  • OTHER: Register online.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

36th Annual Seven Hills Run - December 1

The Seven Hills Run is a 12.4 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. 
 The 35th Annual Seven Hills Run takes place on Sunday December 1, 2013 and will start near downtown at the Lincoln Community Center on Linn Street and wind through Mt. Adams by way of Monastery St. It will then continue to Mt. Auburn, Bellevue Hills, Fairview Heights, Harrison Avenue Hill, up Lehman St. and end in Price Hill.
Preregistration fee is $20.00 or $30.00 if a Seven Hills Run t-shirt is ordered.
Registration is $25.00 on the day of the run. T-shirts may be purchased for $10.00 the day of the event if they are available.
For more information, contact Marketia Hoff at 513-352-1622 or marketia.hoff@cincinnati-oh.gov or visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page.  
RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, December 1, 2013
  • TIME:10:00 am
  • PLACE: Lincoln Community Center, 1027 Linn St., Cincinnati OH
  • INFO: 12.4 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. For more information, contact Marketia Hoff at 513-352-1622 or marketia.hoff@cincinnati-oh.gov or visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page

Monday, November 18, 2013

Sponsors Wanted For 2014 Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love

The Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Run is one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Over the last couple of years, we made it more unusual by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together), Blind Date(you randomly get a partner) plus a few other new ones. The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and NKU Cross Country and Track team.  Proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team. The 2013 race had over 300 runners and for 2014 we are looking at getting 400 runners.
The 2014 race is looking for a few more sponsors. If you are interested in getting involved with one of Cincinnati's most unusual running events as a sponsor or want more information about other club events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Woodland Lakes Christian Camp 5k Postponed to November 24

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Woodland Lakes Christian Camp 5k Run / Walk scheduled for today at 3:00 PM is postponed until next Sunday November 24 due to the incoming inclement weather and the high wind advisory currently in effect.   Please check back to www.woodlandlakes.com  or contact them for further details.Sorry about the inconvenience.

Friday, November 15, 2013

2013 Thanksgiving Day Races in Greater Cincinnati

It is about two weeks until Thanksgiving and before you sit down and eat, you can do a run or walk.  There are quite a few races on Thanksgiving in the Greater Cincinnati Area and most likely one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar for a few more races.

  • 35th Annual Turkey Trot, 8:00 AM, Baum Opera House, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for 35 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
  • Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 AM, Lifetime Fitness Deerfield Twp OH - Run the Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day"! The 10K race and 5K walk will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness. If you are looking for low-cost, low key Thanksgiving Day alternative, this is it. They start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Race information is at http://timingspot.racemine.com/Lifetime-Fitness/events/2013/Lifetime-TD10K--5K-RunWalk.
  • Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run / 1 Mile Poult Run, 8:00 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day. New for 2012 is 1 Mile Poult Kids Run! Visit http://www.mqhschool.com or http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.
  • 104th Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH - 10k Run/Walk. One of the oldest races in the nation and an annual tradition for more than a hundred years. For more information, visit www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
  • Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH - Start your Thanksgiving off right at the Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk. Visit www.easterncincinnati.younglife.org for more information or to register.
  • BBC Run Turkey Run 5K, 9:00 AM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY - If you don't want to deal with the crowds, come out to Burlington Baptist Church's Run Turkey Run 5K on Thanksgiving morning. This family 5K and fun walk is a great community event that allows you to burn some extra calories before the big feast that is Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more or register online at www.runningtime.net.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

2013 RCGC Grand Prix Update November

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 85 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next race in the Grand Prix will be the  Woodland Lakes Christian Camp 5k which is this Sunday November 17 followed by the Straight Street Climb on November 24 and the Thanksgiving Day Race on November 28.


Below is a list of the top club members for scoring through the Mason Half Marathon(For a complete listing, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com.)
Top 10 Females in the RCGC Grand Prix 

Carol Siderits939
Lisa Roa668
Stacey Herdering490
Melanie Miles440
Olivia Connaughton400
Cherie Norman397
Karen Wilson389
Cindy Cranmer382
Nurys Diaz336
Lisa Kirk332
Top 10 Males in the RCGC Grand Prix

Jeffrey Schwab526
Seamus Gordon510
Ryan Woolley491
Thom Meyer486
Jerl Patton449
Martin Hovey435
Greg Roa430
Gary Payne401
Harvey Lewis397
Robert Platt395


If you ran Run Like Hell, and did not get the points, send a front and back photo of your bib along with your name to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and we will update accordingly. 
Here are the current club members who have done at least one B race:
Women: Holly Carey, Olivia Connaughton, Nurys Diaz, Janis Hoover, Jennifer Hughes, Marilyn Hunter, Lisa Kirk, Melanie Miles, Rachael Moore, Betty Moscove, Cherie Norman, Becky Parr, Donna Payne, Lisa Roa, Susan Russell and Carol Siderits.
Men: Jeff Allen, Seamus Gordon, Michael Haller, Nick Haverkos, Martin Hovey, Ed Hunter, Harvey Lewis, Thom Meyer, Tim Molony, Jeff Oates, Jerry Patton, Gary Payne, Robert Platt Jason Reed, Greg Roa, Jeffrey Schwab, Jeffrey Smith, Scott Spicher and William Stolz.
Club members who have done a C race: Todd Hofacre, Gina Meyers, David Nelson.
For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, visit the club's Grand Prix page.

Saturday, November 09, 2013

Woodland Lakes Christian Camp 5K Trail Run / Walk - November 17

5Ktrail run /walk that takes runners through the beautiful grounds of Woodland Lakes Christian Camp on a Sunday afternoon.
Awards presented to the top 3 male runners,  top3 female runners, top 3 Master Male (40+) and top 3 Master Female Runners, top Overall Male and Female Walkers.
Visit www.woodlandlakes.com for more information.    
RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2013
  • TIME:3:00 PM.  Race Registration and packet pickup open at 2:00 PM.
  • PLACE: Woodland Lakes Christian Camp, Amelia OH, view map.
  • COST:  $25 Preregistration.  $30 Race Day. Includes T-shirt while supplies last. Online registration available at active.com and www.woodlandlakes.com.
  • INFO: 5Ktrail run /walk that takes runners through the beautiful grounds of Woodland Lakes Christian Camp in Amelia OH. Visit www.woodlandlakes.com for more information.

Tuesday, November 05, 2013

10th Annual Norwood Striders Friends and Worthy Adversaries Reunion - November 15

Before the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, there was the Norwood Striders, a group of Norwood alumni that ran in races around Cincinnati in the mid 70's. They are having their 10th annual reunion on Friday November 15. Come and mourn for your lost youth with a bunch of people that were there with you. Everyone is welcome.
Details
  • DATE: Friday November 15, 2013
  • TIME: 7:30 PM until it's done
  • PLACE: Indian Mound Cafe, corner of Indian Mound and Montgomery, Norwood OH
  • INFORMATION: Splendid Time is guaranteed for all so come and spend an evening with the people you squandered your youth with.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

2013 November Races

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November.
Saturday November 2
  • iSPACE 5K Run/Walk into Space, 9:00 am, Scarlet Oaks Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Rd., Sharonville, OH 45241, www.runningtime.net.
  • Cincinnati Right to Life Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Race Information
Sunday November 3
Saturday November 9
  • Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.
  • 9th Annual LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net.
  • Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, St. Barbara Church, Independence KY, www.turkeyfoottrot.com
  • Run the Park 5k, 10:00 AM, Versailles State Park, Versailles IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
Monday November 11
Saturday November 16
  • Divine Dash, 9:00 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net
  • Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org
  • The Sugar Bush 10K & 5K Trail Race, 10:00 am, Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner OH, www.361adventures.com.  
Sunday November 17
  •  Woodland Lakes Christian Camp Campfire 8K Trail Run & 5K Trail Walk, 3:00 pm, Woodland Lakes Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Amelia OH, www.woodlandlakes.com. 
Saturday November 23
Sunday November 24
Thursday November 28

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

2013 Straight Street Climb - November 24

The Straight Street Hill Climb is a .36 mile race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The race was started by the Clifton Track Club in 1976. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. The race will begin at 9 a.m followed by the bike challenge at 9:30 AM.
Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby.
Awards for top three finishers in 5 running divisions: Youth (ages 12 and under); Teen (ages 13 thru 17); Men's Open; Women's Open; and Masters (ages 50+). For more information or to register, go to www.straightstreethillclimb.com.
RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, November 24, 2013
  • TIME: Road race at 9:00 AM followed by cycling challenge at 9:30 AM.
  • PLACE: Straight Street, Cincinnati OH.
  • INFO: .36 mile Race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. For more information or to register, visit www.straightstreethillclimb.com or the Facebook Page.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

2013 Grand Prix Update - October

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 85 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next race in the Grand Prix will be the Run Like Hell 5k followed by the Straight Street Climb on November 24. The next C Race is Run Like Hell 5k on October 26. To be eligible, you need to be:

  1. RCGC Member in Good Standing for 2013 
  2. Volunteer for two club supported events. 
  3. Run at least 7 races – 1 Race needs to be a “B” Race and 1 Race Needs to be a “C” Race No worries! There is still time to catch up and only 7 races are scored including one “B” race and one “C” race.
Below is a list of the top club members for scoring through the Cliftonfest 5k(For a full listing, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com.)
Top 10 Females in the RCGC Grand Prix 

Carol Siderits 939
Lisa Roa 572
Stacey Herdering 490
Melanie Miles 440
Olivia Connaughton 400
Karen Wilson 389
Nurys Diaz 336
Lisa Kirk 332
Cherie Norman 303
Cindy Cranmer 284
Top 10 Males in the RCGC Grand Prix

Seamus Gordon 510
Ryan Woolley 491
Thom Meyer 486
Jerry Patton 449
Martin Hovey 435
Greg Roa 430
Jeffrey Schwab 426
Gary Payne 401
Harvey Lewis 397
Robert Platt 395
Jason Reed 394


Here are the current club members who have done at least one B race:
Women: Holly Carey, Olivia Connaughton, Nurys Diaz, Janis Hoover, Jennifer Hughes, Marilyn Hunter, Lisa Kirk, Melanie Miles, Rachael Moore, Betty Moscove, Cherie Norman, Becky Parr, Donna Payne, Lisa Roa, Susan Russell and Carol Siderits.
Men: Jeff Allen, Seamus Gordon, Michael Haller, Nick Haverkos, Martin Hovey, Ed Hunter, Harvey Lewis, Thom Meyer, Tim Molony, Jeff Oates, Jerry Patton, Gary Payne, Robert Platt Jason Reed, Greg Roa, Jeffrey Schwab, Jeffrey Smith, Scott Spicher and William Stolz.
Club members who have done a C race: Gina Meyers, David Nelson.
For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, visit the club's Grand Prix page.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

2013 RCGC Run Like Hell Team

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a club team for the annual RUN LIKE HELL 5k on Saturday evening, October 26th at 7:30 PM near the campus of Xavier University! To register as part of our team, please go to www.cincyrunlikehell.com and search for "Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati". We will be dressing up in costumes this year but we have not decided what to wear.  Costumes suggestions are welcome! Send costume suggestions to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

2013 Halloween Runs in Greater Cincinnati

As any kid knows, October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races the next couple of weekends to celebrate.   Here are a few of them:
  • Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 12, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
  • Mud-o-Ween 5k, Saturday October 19, 10:00 AM, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH - Take on the muckiest challenge! Three miles on all terrain trail run. You won’t come out clean after you slide down the ravine and run the creek trail. Forget about tires or barrels as obstacles– worry about fallen trees to block your way. Think you can cross the pond and still be recognized by your friends? Come race dressed as your favorite super hero if you dare. See what you can accomplish at the Countryside YMCA Mud-O-Ween! Stay for the After-Mud-Celebation and Harvest Party to try a muddy dog or hot pig pork sandwich for lunch. Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.
  • 28th Annual Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 22 6:30 PM, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Avenue, (downtown) Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 27 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with Domino’s pizza, refreshments and a D.J. Unique technical long sleeve-shirts with pockets for the first 3000 registered. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
  • A Brave Halloween 5K, Tuesday October 22  6:30 PM, Oxford Community Park, 4601 Fairfield Rd., Oxford, OH 4505 - Come dressed as a runner or dressed up for Halloween! Post race party with Larosa’s pizza. Proceeds benefit the Talawanda Track and Field Program.Visit http://abravehalloween5k.com for more information. 
  • Great Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 26 8:00 AM, Bonnybrook Farms, 3779 St. Rt. 132 Clarksville, OH - Get ready for the run of a lifetime! Traverse through challenging terrain, view scenic sights and beautiful views before maneuvering through a mile of one of Ohio's largest corn mazes! Find the way to the finish, and be welcomed by friends, family, and a huge farm festival! Visit www.pumpkin5k.com for more information.
  • Undead 5k, Saturday October 26 4:00 PM, Kingswood Park Mason, OH - A 5K run/walk like no other. Runners will traverse 5 kilometers of Zombie infested terrain.  No worries, all the Zombies want to do is after eat your brains and feast on your flesh.  Obstacles and challenges will be strewn about the course, making the Undead 5K even more horrifying. The object is to survive and cross the finish line with your "health" intact. Obstacles are designed to present choices - Gamble and go through Zombie territory or play it safe? All registrants receive a T-shirt, Finisher Medal, and entry to the post-race Zombie Jamboree complete with music, food and, of course, beer. Visit www.undead5k.com for more information.
  • Run Like Hell 5k, Saturday October 26 7:30 PM, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH - Run a 5K in costume... Through a cemetery... To a party at the finish. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit http://cincyrunlikehell.com for more information.
  • Trick or Trot 5K/10K and Kid's Spooky Sprint, Saturday October 27 9:00 AM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason, OH - Fast Halloween run and walk that starts and finishes at the boo-tiful Corwin Nixon Park, just behind the Mason Community Center and Mason High School, in northern Cincinnati. Come have fun with the whole family at this spooktacular race. Tackle the boo-rific 5K or challenge yourself in the double-loop 10K. Then celebrate your monster of a victory with food, drinks, and music. Stick around for the costume contest, the free Kids Spooky Sprint, and trick or treating. Race benefits the Fetal Hope Foundation whose mission is to provide support, provide information, fund research, increase awareness and be an outlet for leading medical information pertaining to fetal syndromes. Visit http://ohiorunning.com for more information.

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

2013 Reggae Run Recap

The Reggae Run is one of the Cincinnati's largest races. 2013 marked the 20th running of the Reggae Run. It was held at Ault Park in Hyde Park but due to outgrowing Ault Park, they moved it to Eden Park beginning in 2013 which meant a new course.  I had run most of them but the 1rst one(I had not yet begun to run), the 13th(case of Triskaidekahobia) and the last 2. Since they changed the location, I decided to try it again and check out the course since I liked the course in Ault Park.  The course for the Reggae Run was a point to point course that started near Sawyer Point Park on Eggleston and finished near the Gazebo in Eden Park.  It was flat for the first mile and and uphill for the last 2 miles.  If you ever ran the Flying Pig Marathon or Flying Pig Half, you are familiar with the climb up Gilbert. Conditions for the run were humid despite the rain earlier in the day. Crowd attendance seemed down from when I last did it on 2010.  Again the post race at Eden Park was terrific as this year I was able to get pizza, subs, grilled cheese, desserts, beer, wine etc. You may have to attend it to just check out the post race.  Also, back was the Ark Band who played on despite the rain after the race.  I may  run it again in 2014 but I will see since there are about 5 other races on the same Saturday that I may need to check out. Race Results.  

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Upcoming Races October 2013

Below is list of upcoming races in October. Check the club calendar for a few more races in October and the fall running season.  
 Saturday October 5
  • Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.
Sunday October 6
 Saturday October 12
Sunday October 13
Saturday October 19
Tuesday October 22
Friday October 25
  • Aruna 5k Run for their Freedom, 7:00 pm, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus - Sigma Sigma Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.aruna5k.com.
    Saturday October 26
    Sunday October 27

    Tuesday, October 01, 2013

    Cliftonfest 5k Run / Walk Recap

    About 75 runners and walkers flocked to Burnett Woods for the inaugeral Cliftonfest 5k Run / Walk.
    Conditions were cloudy but cool  for some fast times to be run on a rolling course in aropund and through Burnett Woods. Congratulations to the overall men's winner Matthieu Gancedo and overall women's winner
    Taryn Surtees. Mathieu ran a time of 17:42, followed by Josh Horn in 19:28.  Taryn ran a time of 19:32 and was the  followed by Annie Rose in  22:59. Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results.
    Thank you to sponsors CVS for the water, Bruegger's for the bagels, Bob Roncker's Running Spot for the overall male female runner awards, Skyline Chili for the overall walker awards.  A special thank you to the Hughes Football Team for course cleanup and manning the fluid station.
    Cliftonfest 5k Results

    Sunday, September 29, 2013

    2013 Cliftonfest 5k Run / Walk Results

    Here are the overall Results to the  Cliftonfest 5k Run / Walk  held on Sunday morning September 29. Full Results will be posted on www.cincinnatirunning.com  on Monday.   If there is a concern or question, do not hesitate to contact us or cliftonfest2013@gmail.com.

    Friday, September 27, 2013

    CliftonFest 5k Run / Walk this Sunday September 29

    This Sunday September 29 is the Cliftonfest 5k.  This will be a lot of fun. Each runner gets a goody bag with a Graeters' coupon and two drink tickets for use at Cliftonfest.
    Race starts at 9:00 AM at Burnett Woods. Race Day Registration opens at 7:30 AM at the Trailside Nature Center inside Burnett Woods. Cost is $20.00($10.00 for a shirt ). You can also sign-up at Packet Pick Up on Saturday September 28 at Cliftonfest from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $20.00. For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or  CliftonFest Facebook Page.
     RACE DETAILS

    • DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2013 - Open to All.
    • TIME: 9:00 AM.
    • PLACE: Burnett Woods, Clifton, Cincinnati OH.
    • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 7:30 AM at the Trailside Nature Center inside Burnett Woods. $20 - no discounts.  Add $10 for a shirt.
    • PACKET PICK-UP: Cliftonfest, Saturday,  September 28, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM or day of race. Avoid the lines on race day. If you have not registered, you can sign-up on Saturday.
    • COURSE: 1 3/4 loop 5k course beginning at the top of Brookline near Jefferson and going through around and maybe over Burnett Woods with a downhill finish on Clifton near Diggs Plaza. View Map.
    • OTHER: Visit visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or  CliftonFest Facebook Page  for more information.

    Tuesday, September 24, 2013

    Wanted: A Few Good Men and Women

    The club needs about 3 more  volunteers to help with the finish line this Sunday September 19th for the CliftonFest 5k at 9:00 AM.  The job is easy, fun and last will about 1-2 hours. For your efforts, you can have a goody, a race tshirt in addition to a pat on the back. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090844ADAD28A64-volunteer and select 5k Run.

    Monday, September 23, 2013

    RCGC Club Members That Ran The 2013 Hudy 14k

    Since the Hudy 14k had a significant history in the club's history, we compiled a list of those members that did the 2013 Hudy 14k run. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data:
    Club Members who ran the Hudy 14k

    Name Place Time
    Tim Molony  60 59:18 
    Greg Roa  100 1:03:31 
    Jeffrey Schwab  218 1:08:00 
    Scott Spicher  420 1:12:51 
    Melanie Miles  432 1:13:11 
    Stacey Herdering  459 1:13:47 
    Patrick McGilvray  633 1:16:31 
    Seamus Gordon  850 1:19:41 
    Elizabeth Tiffany  898 1:20:26 
    Adam Tiffany  901 1:20:28 
    Gary Payne  1018 1:22:24 
    JerryPatton  1398 1:28:46 
    Lisa Roa  1480 1:30:09 
    Andrew Rohne  1487 1:30:15 
    Jim Berry  1608 1:32:30 
    Thom Meyer  1722 1:35:01 
    Sherry McKown  1723 1:35:02 
    Jason Reed  1826 1:38:01 
    Laura Booke  1849 1:38:36 
    Martin Hovey  1860 1:39:02 
    Debra Wilson  1899 1:40:06 
    Lisa Kirk  2001 1:43:43 
    Carol Siderits  2119 1:48:40 
    Cherie Norman  2207 1:54:57 
    Robert Platt  2309 2:08:48 

    CliftonFest 5k Early Registration Ends Today

      Today is the last day to to register for the Inaugural CliftonFest 5k this Sunday September 29 at Burnett Woods  at 9:00 AM.  Mail entries must be postmarked today. Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Mail in the flier or register online now before the price goes up.  For more information, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com or email cliftonfest2013@gmail.com for more information. For information about CliftonFest, visit the CliftonFest Facebook Page.
    RACE DETAILS

    • DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2013.
    • TIME: 9:00 AM.
    • PLACE: Clifton Business District, Clifton Ave and Ludlow Avenue
    • PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday September 23, 2013. Cost: $15 - General Public, $10 -  RCGC Members, $40 - Family of Four. Get the flier or register online.
    • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens 8:00 AM at Cliftonfest. Cost: $20(No discounts)
    • PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday September 28 at CliftonFest from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM or day of the race beginning at 8:00 AM 
    • COURSE: 3.1 mile rolling course through Clifton and Burnett Woods, gaslights and all.
    • OTHER: Get the flier or register online. For more information, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com or email cliftonfest2013@gmail.com for more information. For information about CliftonFest, visit the CliftonFest Facebook Page.

    Thursday, September 19, 2013

    2013 RCGC Grand Prix Update

     The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 80 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
     The next race in the Grand Prix will be the Brewery Run Races on September 21 followed by the Cliftonfest 5k on September 29. The next C Race is Run Like Hell 5k on October 26. To be eligible, you need to be:

    1. RCGC Member in Good Standing for 2013 
    2. Volunteer for two club supported events. 
    3. Run at least 7 races – 1 Race needs to be a “B” Race and 1 Race Needs to be a “C” Race No worries! There is still time to catch up and only 7 races are scored including one “B” race and one “C” race.
    Below is a list of the top club members for scoring through the Brian Rohne Run(For a full listing, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com.)
    Top 10 Females in the RCGC Grand Prix 

    Carol Siderits 849
    Lisa Roa 477
    Olivia Connaughton 400
    Stacey Herdering 392
    Melanie Miles 340
    Nurys Diaz 336
    Karen Wilson 291
    Cindy Cranmer 284
    Holly Carey 239
    Gina Meyers 223
     
     Top 10 Males

    Ryan Woolley 491
    Seamus Gordon 416
    Thom Meyer 398
    Harvey Lewis 397
    Michael Haller 366
    Jerry Patton 358
    Marty Hovey 349
    William Stolz 344
    Greg Roa 332
    Jeffrey Schwab 329

    Here are the current club members who have done at least one B race:
    Women: Holly Carey, Olivia Connaughton, Nurys Diaz, Janis Hoover, Jennifer Hughes, Marilyn Hunter, Lisa Kirk, Melanie Miles, Betty Moscove, Cherie Norman, Becky Parr, Donna Payne, Lisa Roa, Susan Russell and Carol Siderits.
    Men: Jeff Allen, Seamus Gordon, Michael Haller, Nick Haverkos, Martin Hovey, Ed Hunter, Harvey Lewis, Thom Meyer, Tim Molony, Jeff Oates, Jerry Patton, Gary Payne, Robert Platt Jason Reed, Greg Roa, Jeffrey Schwab, Scott Spicher and William Stolz.
    Club members who have done a C race: Gina Meyers, David Nelson.
    For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, visit the club's Grand Prix page.