Memorial Day Race 40 Recap and Results

200 runners and walkers came out to Armleder Park for Cincinnati's second oldest race and the Ohio State RRCA Championship(View photos). They enjoyed a flat fast 5k course in sunny, but  humid conditions.
Tim Kaiser was the top male with a time of 17:26 followed by Garrett Burnett in 18:02 and Mischa McCormick who ran an 18:38.  The top female finisher was Annette Molina who ran a 20:52 followed by 2015 Champ Lauren Kaiser who ran a  time of 21:21 and Anna Strouse with a time of 21:24.  Robert Vitz was the top male walker with a time of 35:57 and Nancy Zadek was the top female with a time of 40:54(View Race Results)

 Ohio State RRCA Champions were Tim Kaiser and Annette Molina as the top male and female overall champion, Roger Thornberry and Cheehee Kim as Male and Female Master Champions, John Garrity and Terri Reed as the GrandMaster Champions and David Brandt and Jennifer Black  as Senior GrandMaster Champions(View Award List).   
Thank you to our sponsors RoadId, Waltz Business Solutions for printing the fliers, RRCA for the State Championship Medals and  TriState Running Company for providing gift cards to the top male and female finishers.

A big thank you goes to our volunteers Fred and Melissa Farnsley, Tom Glasscock, Rob Gould, Mary Alice Gruden, Bill Hardy, Mike Harvey, Bill Hofacre, Mary Hofacre, Hannah Hofacre, Esther Hofacre, Nicole Hofacre, Marty Hovey, Stacy Osborne, Mike Smith, and Jim Welland. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2016. Join us next year for Memorial Day Race 41. Race results.
 If you won an award(View Award Winners) and were unable to pick it up, you can pick it up at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH.

Memorial Day Race 40 Race Results

Race Results from Memorial Day Race 40. Full results should be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week. If you have a question or you won an award but had to leave early, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Age Group Results
• Award List

RCGC Board Meeting - June 1

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 1 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Wednesday June 1, 2016
• TIME: 7:30 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 updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda. 

Memorial Day Race 40 - this Monday May 30

This Monday May 30 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race. Please join us on a fast spectator friendly course. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the shelter. Race Day Cost  is $20.00 General Public,  $15 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race Shirts are available for $10. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Otto Armleder Park. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 30, 2016
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati: Take Columbia Parkway to the Beechmont Avenue Ramp. Right on Wilmer. Right on Beechmont Circle. Left on Wooster Pike. Park entrance is on the right at the stoplight just before US Bank Building.
  From the North: Take I-71 to Exit 9 (Fairfax/Red Bank Rd). Stay on Red Bank until it ends at Wooster Pike. Turn right on Wooster. Park Entrance is 1.4 miles on the left at the stoplight just after US Bank Building.
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+ . Walker Awards: Top Overall Male and Female, Top Master Male and Top Master Female(40-59), and Top Legend Male and Top Legend Female(60+)
  RRCA State Championship Awards: Top Overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female Master Runner(40+), Top Male and Female GrandMaster Runner(50+), Top Male and Female Senior Grandmaster Runner(60+). 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 40 Shirts are available for $10.  Please provide proof to get the discount.

• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course(View Course Map) - Have your friends and family see you run an entire 5k from start to finish with no looping. Food, awards and doorprizes follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 40 shirts are available for $10.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Memorial Day Race 40 Discount For Club Members

Memorial Day Race 40 will offer a discount for club members and those 21 and under on race day.  To get the discount, you need to provide proof. If you are 21 and under, a drivers license, a parent vouching for you and in some cases, our registration volunteer keen eyes.  If you are a club member, it can be difficult and to make registration run smoothly, please provide proof of membership so our volunteers can process you and other race day runners easily.  Proof of Current Membership can include one of the following:

1. A current membership card that you received when you renewed or joined the club.
2. If you do not have your card but your smartphone, you can use your smartphone to verify that your membership is current if you have an internet connection on race day.
3. If you recently joined online and do not yet have a card, a copy of your  membership receipt.
4. A credible current member can vouch for you(Good luck with that). 
5. Fill out a membership form on race day and pay for both the membership and the race.

Reminder: Race Day Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15: Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members over 21.  Memorial Day Race Shirts will be available on race day for $10. If you have any questions, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Memorial Day Race 40 Early Registration Ends Today

Today is the last day to to register for Memorial Day Race 40, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day race.  Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information.

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 30, 2016 
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder  Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH 
• PREREGISTRATION: $15.00 General Public and $10 Runners' Club Members /Age 21 and Under. Race Shirt Available for $8.00. Online Registration ends Wednesday May 25. 
• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course. Real bathrooms. Food, awards, and doorprizes follow the race.  Register Online.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - May 2016

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2016. 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 or races that support the club. Standings have been updated through the RCGC Prediction Run held earlier in April. About 85 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race. Next race in the series is Memorial Day Race 40.  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page for more information. View Standings.

Top Scores in The RCGC Grand Prix  

through Flying Pig Marathon

Top Ten Females		Top Ten Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	841	Lowell Clark	746
Kila Hanrahan	580	Martin Hovey	605
Caroline Siderits	569	Bob Platt	594
Nurys Diaz	564	Richard Gabbour	585
Cindy Cranmer	424	Jim Moyer	478
Stacey Herdering	419	Larry Richards	473
Sharon Niehaus	413	Paul Seibert	469
Jenny Garrity	354	Ryan Woolley	393
Jean Schmidt	335	Greg Roa	392
Jennifer Black	332	James Welland	377

Daniel Boone Run For Statehood - June 11

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 11, 2016
• 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. Online Registration Available.

Race Volunteers Wanted For RCGC Memorial Day Race

The RCGC Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, course marshals and post race on Monday May 30. It would take 2-3 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative Memorial Day Race Shirt plus 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 signing up at www.cincinnatirunning.com and select Volunteer or sign up at www.runsignup.com.

May 2016 Races in Greater Cincinnati

Flying Pig Weekend has passed. However, there are more races in May than just the Flying Pig Marathon including the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Memorial Day Race.  We listed a few below but there are several more on the club calendar.
May Races

• Saturday May 7, Butterfly Walk 5k/10k To Benefit Cancer Free Kids, 8:00 AM, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township OH. Race information available at www.butterflywalk.com.   
• Saturday May 7, Girls on The Run 5k, 10:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org.
• Sunday May 8, Mother's Day 5k Run & Walk, 8:30 AM, Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, Middletown OH. Visit www.speedy-feet.com for more information.
• Friday May 13, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, www.sprunning.com.
• Saturday May 14, RedLegs Run For Home 5k and 10k, 8:00 AM, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH. Race Information.
• Saturday May 14, Forest Hills 5k, 8:30 AM, Nagel Middle School, Anderson Township OH. Visit www.racedmc.com for more information.
• Saturday May 14 Blue Ribbon 5k/10k,  9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH,  www.familynurture.org.
• Saturday May 14, Block The Sun Run 5k, 5:30 PM, Glendale Square, Glendale OH. Race information available at www.andycaress.org.
• Sunday May 15, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
• Saturday May 21, Kenton County Veterans Memorial 5k, 8:30 AM, , Crescent Springs KY. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Saturday May 21, OTR 5k Run and Walk, 10:00 AM, Washington Park, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.otrchamber.com. 
• Saturday May 28, CASA for Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk, 8:30 AM, Devou Park, Covington KY. Visit http://casaforkidsnky.org  for more information. 
• Sunday May 29, Mariemont 5k, 9:00 AM, Mariemont High School, Mariemont OH. Visit www.sprunning.com for more information. 
• Monday May 30, Memorial Day Race 40, 9:00 AM, Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

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

Thank You 2016 Mile 22 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati would like to thank the volunteers that helped out at the Club's Flying Pig Fluid Station at Mile 22.2 on Sunday May 1. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, and picking up trash  made the fluid station another rousing success . Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.
A special thank you to Tom  Glasscock for coordinating the fluid station for 2016 and Stacy Osborne for providing the music and willing to take requests like songs from the Disco era, Lady Gaga and David Bowie from runners and volunteers.
Join us at mile 22.2 for the 19th Annual Flying Pig Marathon in 2017.