20th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k Run / Walk - August 9

Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men's Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian was fatally injured in January 1993 on a training run and the race is held in his name. The race raises money for the Northern Kentucky University Cross Country team. Pre-registration is $20.00 which includes a shirt. For Runners' Club members and those 18 and under pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $25 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday August 9, 2014
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members/ 18 & Under - $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $25(T-shirt included while supplies last). No discounts on race day. Get the flier or register online for more information.

RCGC Urban Cross Country Series

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati along with the Norwood High School Cross Country Team brings free cross country runs to Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood Ohio. Every Thursday starting July 10^th through August 21^st , there will be a free 5k race at 7:30pm.  There will be a DJ, concessions, and T-shirts sold.   No entry fees unless you want your time recorded for posterity.

A splendid time is guaranteed to all! For info call 513-351-6300 days.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 10, 2013 and continues to Thursday August 21
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH
  
• INFORMATION: 5k cross country race every Thursday beginning on July 10 and ending on August 21. No entry fees unless you want your time recorded for posterity, concessions or a shirt remembering the wonderful time that you had.  For info, call 513-351-6300 days or visit the RCGC Cross Country Series Page.

2014 4th of July Races In Greater Cincinnati

There are quite a few races on the Fourth of July weekend 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 on the Fourth of July.
Thursday July 3

• Root Beer Junction Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, www.madeiracity.com.

Friday July 4

• Rocket Man 5k/10k, 7:30 am, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
  
• Run For Liberty 5k, 8:00 am, Lakota East High School, West Chester OH, http://sprunning.com.
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net.
  
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH http://www.ihnwc.net.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com

Saturday July 5

• Greenhills Pioneer 5k Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Greenhills OH, www.pioneerrun.com.

2014 RCGC Grand Prix Update - June

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2014. 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 60 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next race in the Grand Prix will be the  Madeira Mile which is Thursday July 3 followed by the RCGC Urban Summer Cross Country Series in July.
Below is a list of the top 5 male and female club members for scoring through the Memorial 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.
RCGC Grand Prix Standings
through Memorial Day Race

Top 5 Females			Top 5 Males
Name	Total		Name	Total
Lisa Roa	375		Harvey Lewis	350
Barbara Ellwein	325		Jerry Patton	273
Cindy Cranmer	236		Marty Hovey	267
Stacey Herdering	196		Greg Roa	241
Nurys Diaz	189		Ryan Woolley	197

View Complete Standings

RCGC Board Meeting - June 19

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday  June 19 at The Foot Doctor in Norwood OH at 7:15 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss plans for the Summer Cross Country Series, the Summer Trail Run plus much more.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Thursday June 19, 2014
  
• TIME: 7:15 PM
  
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
  
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss plans for the Summer Cross Country Series, the Summer Trail Run  plus much more. View agenda.  

17th Annual Root Beer Junction Madeira Mile

Got in an email from Madeira Mile Race Director Jim Kean:
Join us for the annual Madeira Mile presented by Root Beer Junction on July 3rd! It's a great way to kick off the holiday weekend!
As an added incentive to pre-register online, the first 50 registrants will receive a FREE MADEIRA MILE event t-shirt commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Jim Ryun’s MILE World Record signed by Jim.
You can register online by clicking on the link here: https://www.runreg.com/madeiramile2014
We would appreciate if you would give us a like on the Face Book too: https://www.facebook.com/MadeiraMile

Road Race Results From The June 7 Weekend

Below are race results from the many races held in Greater Cincinnati the weekend of June 7 and June 8:  

• NKYHatesHeroin5K
• Piggy Went to Market 5k / 10k
• Price Hill Pacer 
• Run For The Poor 
• Sojourner Race For Recovery
• Steady Strides 5k
• Walk for Water 5k
• WPYC 5k Run / Walk

2014 Don Wahle Summer Track & Field Games

These meets were started by Don Wahle and friends in the early 1960s and continued uninterrupted until 1996. Now they are back.
This year, beginning Monday, June 9  and continuing each Monday through July 7 track and field will be hosted at the track and field stadium at the Elder High School Panther Athletic Complex at 19154 Quebec Road. Free events and open to everyone regardless of age or ability.
INFORMATION

•  DATE: begins Monday June 9, 2014 and continues to July 7.
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Elder High School Panther Athletic Complex
  
• INFORMATION: 6 weeks of track events starting Monday June 3. More Information.

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood - June 14

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood is a fast flat half marathon and 5k in Falmouth KY. $500 Cash Purse if 100 pre-register by May 31 or 200 for race day. Cost is $35 for those who sign up by May 31 and $45 after. Visit www.danielboonerun.com, get the race flier or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Saturday, June 14, 2014
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY
• COURSE: Fast, flat course around the city of Falmouth Kentucky
• AWARDS: TROPHIES 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female in 5K and Half-marathon
  132 TROPHIES IN TEN AGE GROUPS IN 5K AND HALF-MARATHON
  CERTIFICATES TO ALL FINISHERS (Above design imprinted on certificates)
  1st PLACE PLAQUES To First Male and Female PENDLETON COUNTY RESIDENTS (in both races)
  $500.00 CASH PURSE (If 100 pre-registered or 200 by race day) 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female in Half-Marathon
• RACE INFORMATION: Visit www.danielboonerun.com or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information.