RCGC Members That Ran In The 2019 Egg Nog Jog

Over 500 runners and walkers did the Egg Nog Jog 5k Run/Walk on Saturday December 21 in Mt Adams in cool but sunny conditions.  Below is a list of club members that did the Egg Nog Jog this past Saturday. If your name is not listed, send us an email, we will verify your data and add you to the list.

Name	Place	Time
FRED FARNSLEY	247	31:48
MELISSA FARNSLEY	246	31:48
MEGAN FRYBURGER	295	33:44
RICHARD GABBOUR	435	1:18:42
MONICA HOLMBACK	140	27:56
MIKE NEALE	417	50:47
SHARON NIEHAUS	251	31:56
CAROLINE SIDERITS	358	39:31
RICH WEBBER	15	20:51

RCGC Grand Prix Update - December 2019

Scores have been updated for the 2019 Grand Prix through the Straight Street Climb using official scoring.  Official Scoring is your best 7 races plus your next best B Race, and a C Race.  About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Final race in the series is the Egg Nog Jog on Saturday December 21.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. If you ran either the Run for the Bottoms 10k or 5k, send your time to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  View scores.

Top Eleven Grand Prix Scores Through The Straight Street Climb

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	794	Rich Webber	805
Megan Fryburger	781	Fred Farnsley	788
Barbara Ellwein	752	Mike Neale	620
Jennifer Black	629	Lowell Clark	565
Nancy Barbian	621	Jerry Patton	422
Jean Schmidt	539	David Lasse	385
Cynthia Wallace	479	Richard Gabbour	374
Sharon Niehaus	311	Martin Hovey	344
Krista Moeller	300	Robert Platt	325
Andrea McLearen	298	James Welland	303
Monica Holmback	295	Todd Hofacre	293

Online Registration Open For 2020 Winter Wonderland Run

Online registration is open for the 2020 Winter Wonderland Run which is January 26,2020.  Awards given to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Runners. Also age group awards are given for the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 18 & Under,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through January 23, 2020.


RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 26, 2020
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts: $10.00. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Thursday, January 23, 2020. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts: $15.00. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• 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. 

2019 RCGC Holiday In Lights Run Tonight at 6:30 pm

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this evening for one of our longest running and favorite events... The Holiday in Lights Run. We will meet at The Gruff in Covington KY tonight December 9 at 6:30 pm. Run is open to the public!  We plan on taking a group photo before we run. After the run, enjoy drinks and appetizers at the Gruff courtesy of the club.

Run Details

When: Monday, December 9th, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: The Gruff, 129 E 2nd Street, Covington KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season around the downtown area.
Distance: Approximately 5 miles round trip. View Route. If you can't make 5 miles, we have a shorter route available.
Party: Follows the run at the Gruff at about 8:00 PM.

Greater Cincinnati Road Races To Close Out The Decade

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in December 2019. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 7

• Arctic Dash, 9:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.kerndash.org. 

• Santa's 5k Fun Run, 1:00 pm, Independence Fire Station 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing Independence KY, Race Information.

Saturday December 14

• Frosty 5k & Merry Mile, 10:00 am, Franklin County High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.

Saturday December 21

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM, Longworth's Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org.

Saturday December 28

• Topo Trail Running Series - Big Bone, 10:00 am, Big Bone Lick State Park, Union KY, www.topoadventuresports.org.

RCGC Board Meeting - December 3

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday December 3 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Tuesday December 3,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

2019 RCGC Holiday In Lights Run - December 9

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati for one of our longest running and favorite events... The Holiday in Lights Run. For 2019, we will be meeting at The Gruff in Covington KY on Monday December 9 at 6:30 pm. Run is open to the public!  We plan on taking a group photo before we run. After the run, enjoy drinks and appetizers at the Gruff courtesy of the club.

Run Details

When: Monday, December 9th, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: The Gruff, 129 E 2nd Street, Covington KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season around the downtown area.
Distance: Approximately 5 miles round trip. View Route. If you can't make 5 miles, we have a shorter route available.
Party: Follows the run at the Gruff at about 8:00 PM.

Ault Park Mile Shirts Available For Purchase

The Ault Park Mile has a  few shirts left over from Sunday's race.  They are short sleeve and orange  with a pocket design on front and a one color back listing the race sponsors. We have sizes for Youth Medium,  Youth Large, Small, Medium Large,  and XL. Cost is $8.00 which includes shipping. If you would like a shirt, you can get them over at the Online Registration for the Ault Park Mile .  They will be available for purchase through December 17. Order soon before the deadline ends or we run out of the size that you want. Purchase now.

Ault Park Mile Recap and Results

About 14 runners participated in the Ault Park Mile this past Sunday November 17,2019 at Ault Park in Hyde Park OH.  Conditions for the race were cold, sunny and slightly windy for a November race. The mile course was 1.5 times around the Ault Park Circle starting out with a short downhill descent followed by a long uphill climb. After the uphill climb, runners had a long downhill descent followed by a short uphill climb into the finish. Overall elevation of the course was a slight uphill.
Top finisher was Seth Streitmatter of Cincinnati  with a time of 6:01.7. He was followed by Rich Webber who ran a 6:10.1. Jerry Medina was third overall male and fourth overall in 6:29.4.  Top female was Diana Filtz of Cincinnati OH who was third overall and ran a 6:24.4. She was followed by Monica Holmback who ran a 8:25.2 and Susan Conti who ran a 8:52.5.   (View results).
 Thank you to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Tom Glasscock, Kila Hanrahan, Liz Hofacre and Todd Hofacre.  Without their help, the race could not have happened.
See you next year. View Results.

2019 Ault Park Mile Race Results

Race Results from the Ault Park Mile held this morning November 17 in Cincinnati OH.  Thank you to all that participated.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. View results.

2019 Ault Park Mile This Sunday November 17

This Sunday November 17 is the Ault Park Mile. Please join us on a unique mile course around the Ault Park Circle. Race Day Registration opens at 9:00 AM at the shelter in the circle and near the former soccer field. Race Day Cost  is $15.00 General Public,  $10 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Race starts at 10:00 AM. See you there!
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. View Course.
• AWARDS: Top Three Overall Male and Top Three Overall Female Runners. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACENUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 9:00 AM at the shelter in Ault Park. Race Day Cost: $15.00 - General Public, $10 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  To get the club discount, please have the club membership card or other proof of membership.
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information. "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.

Online Registration Ends Tonight For the 2019 Ault Park Mile

Early registration ends tonight for the Ault Park Mile.  Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM on Thursday November 14.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. View course. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5.
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under.
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Males and Top 3 Overall Females. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2019 Ault Park Mile

Early registration ends soon for the Ault Park Mile. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday November 12.  Online Registration is available through Thursday November 14.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Register now before the price goes up. It is an "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times.  Features a down hill start.  View Course. 
• PREREGISTRATION: Deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday November 12.  Online Registration is available through Thursday November 14. General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. Shirts: $8.00
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:00 am at the shelter in the Circle. $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts: $10.00
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Males and Top 3 Overall Females. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• INFO: "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

RCGC Board Meeting - Thursday November 14

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday November 14 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Thursday November 14,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

2019 Thanksgiving Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

It is about three weeks to go until Thanksgiving and before you sit down and eat, you can do a run or walk.  There are quite a few races on Thanksgiving Day 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.

• 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.  They start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Race Information. 
• ORRRC Turkey Trot, 8:30 AM, Riverfront Park, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for over 40 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• Run Turkey Run, 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.
• Thanksgiving 5k For Young Lives, 9:00 AM, Wilson Middle School, Hamilton OH -  Proceeds benefit Young Lives, a Non-Denominational ministry serving Teen Moms or Pregnant Teens in Hamilton. Visit www.hamiltonthanksgiving5k.org for more information or to register.
• 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.
• Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run , 9:30 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Visit http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.

Volunteers Needed For RCGC Ault Park Mile

The RCGC Ault Park needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday November 17. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative Ault Park Mile 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.runsignup.com or send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

November 2019 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November. NOTE: RCGC Grand Prix Races in bold.
Saturday November 2

• Gem of the Highlands 5k, 8:30 am, Off-Pike Market, Norwood OH, norwoodrun.com.

• Mason Run To Erase Epilepsy 5k, 9:00 am, Mason Community Center, Mason, OH, Race Information
• Whiskey City Spirit 5k, 11:00 am, Lawrenceburg Event Center, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday November 9

• Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.
• LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net. 
• DAV 5k, 9:00 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 

Sunday November 10

• Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com

Saturday November 16

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield, OH, www.speedy-feet.com.
• Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org. 

• Holiday in Lights 5k, 6:00 pm, Sharon Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.holidayinlights.com.  

Sunday November 17

•  Ault Park Mile Run, 10:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.

Saturday November 23

• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Thomas More College, Crestview Hills KY www.runningtime.net

Sunday November 24

•  Straight Street Climb, 9:00 am, Straight Street,  Cincinnati OH , http://straightstreethillclimb.com. 

Thursday November 28

• Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 am, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, Race Information.
• Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 am, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH, http://easterncincinnati.younglife.org.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - October 2019

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2019. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the Bean Bash Dash using official scoring.  Official Scoring is your best 7 races plus your next best B Race, and a C Race.  About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are  the Mason Run To Erase Epilepsy 5k on November 2, Ault Park Mile on November 17 and Straight Street Climb on November 24.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. If you ran either the Run for the Bottoms 10k or 5k, send your time to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  View scores.

Top Eleven Grand Prix Scores Through The Bean Bash Dash

Name	Score	Name	Score
Melissa Farnsley	791	Rich Webber	805
Megan Fryburger	781	Fred Farnsley	786
Barbara Ellwein	751	Mike Neale	573
Jennifer Black	629	Lowell Clark	565
Jean Schmidt	539	Jerry Patton	422
Nancy Barbian	515	David Lasse	385
Cynthia Wallace	382	Martin Hovey	344
Sharon Niehaus	311	Robert Platt	325
Krista Moeller	300	James Welland	303
Andrea McLearen	298	Todd Hofacre	293
Tamara Smith	290	Richard Gabbour	277

2019 Ault Park Mile - November 17

The Ault Park Mile is back for 2019 on Sunday November 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM!  Please join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on a unique mile course around the Observatory Circle in one of Cincinnati's most popular parks. Awards given to the Top Three Male and Top Three Female Runners. Also age group awards are given for the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, the registration page , or check out the race flier for more information.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Circle,  Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. Downhill Start with an uphill finish. View Course.
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runner. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• PREREGISTRATION: General Public - $10. RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. Mail In Registration Ends November 12,2019. Online registration available at runsignup.com through November 14, 2019. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACENUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 9:00 AM at the shelter in Ault Park. Race Day Cost: $15.00 - General Public, $10 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Shirts are  10.00.  Note: To get the club discount, please have the club membership card or other proof of membership.
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, the registration page , or check out the race flier for more information. "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.

2019 Halloween Races in Greater Cincinnati

Any kid knows that 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 throughout the month of October to get you in the Halloween spirit.   Here are a few of them, check the club calendar for a few more.

• 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.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 19th 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.
• Haunted Hustle Four Mile, Saturday October 19th Noon, The Stretch, downtown Cincinnati OH,  4EG is throwing a haunted Halloween party. Not only is this going to be an epic party, it has a themed 4-mile race! Come dressed as your favorite animal, celebrity, or favorite whatever for a four-mile hustle through the fall foliage along the Ohio River. After the race, enjoy a spooktacular celebration. Visit www.hauntedhustlecincy.com for more information.
• Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 22, 6:30 PM, Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for over 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2019 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Oxford Halloween 1/2 Marathon and 10k, Saturday October 26, 8:00 AM, Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford OH -  The Oxford Halloween 1/2 Marathon and 10K start in Hueston Woods State Park and finish in downtown Oxford. Features post race Halloween Themed After Party. For more information, visit www.mtntrailseries.com for more information.
• Pumpkin Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday October 26, 8:00 AM, Atrium YMCA, Franklin OH -  Run the Pumpkin Dash 5K and see what you can do on a PR friendly course around the Atrium Hospital campus. Also a 1 mile family fun run/walk on an all paved path (stroller friendly). Visit www.brunningendurance.com for more information.

Skid Row Marathon - One Night Only - October 14

The Award-winning documentary Skid Row Marathon is about a criminal court judge who organizes a running club comprised of homeless, recovering alcoholic and paroled men and women on LA’s Skid Row who seek to rediscover their sense of self-worth and dignity. View Trailer
It will be in theaters nationwide for a one night showing on Monday October 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
In addition to the movie, it includes a “Where Are They Now” segment.
Visit fathomevents.com for theaters and to purchase tickets.

Greater Cincinnati Race Results from the Weekend of October 5

Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati and beyond over the past weekend of October 5:

• The Oakley Five
• Greenhills Pioneer Run 5k
• Undy 5000
• Crossroads We Run 5k/10k
• Run The Mill 10k /Half Marathon
• The Warrior Run
• Liberty Center Fall Classic 5k
• Bearcats Dash and Bash
• Minster Oktoberfest 10k

RCGC Board Meeting - October 8

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 8 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Tuesday October 8,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

2019 October Races In Greater Cincinnati

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

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com. 
• Run For The Bottoms 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.valleyviewcampus.org.
• Bean Bash Dash,10:30 am, Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, https://beanbash.org.
• Warrior Run, 5:30 pm, Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org.

Sunday October 6

• Bearcat Dash and Bash, 8:30 am, Alumni Center - UC Main Campus, Cincinnati OH,  http://bearcatsdash.com

Saturday October 12

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Jack Casino, Cincinnati, OH, http://queenbeehalf.com.
• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Saturday October 19

• Aviator Flightfest, 8:00am, Sycamore Junior High School, Blue Ash OH,  Race Information.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash Run/Walk, 8:30am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Woodland Lakes 5k Trail Run, 10:00 am, Woodland Lakes Camp Amelia OH, woodlandlakes.com. 

Sunday October 20

•  Autumn Blast Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Rogers Park, South Lebanon OH,  www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.

Saturday October 26

• Cincinnati Christian Athletic Boosters Run/Walk,9:00 am,  Joyce Park Fairfield OH,  Race Information.

Sunday October 27

• Stone Steps 50K, 8:00 am, Mt. Airy Forest,  Cincinnati, OH, http://stonesteps50k.com.

Online Registration Open For 2019 Ault Park Mile

Online registration is open for the 2019 Ault Park Mile  which is held on November 17, 2019.  Awards given to the Top Male and Top Female Runner. Also age group awards are given for the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through November 14, 2019.

 RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE:  Observatory Circle, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile Run around Observatory Circle in Ault Park. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10. RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5.
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under
• INFO: Visit the registration page for more information.

Grand Prix Update - September 2019

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2019. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the Aruna Run using official scoring.  Official Scoring is your best 7 races plus your next best B Race, and a C Race.  About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are  the Brewery Run 14k and 7k, Run for the Bottoms 10k  and 5k and the Bean Bash Dash.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

RCGC Grand Prix Scores Through The 

Aruna Run

Top 10 Women		Top 10 Men
Megan Fryburger	780	Rich Webber	802
Melissa Farnsley	763	Fred Farnsley	760
Barbara Ellwein	751	Lowell Clark	565
Jean Schmidt	539	Mike Neale	478
Jennifer Black	531	Jerry Patton	374
Nancy Barbian	420	David Lasse	288
Cynthia Wallace	382	Richard Gabbour	277
Andrea McLearen	298	Todd Hofacre	268
Tamara Smith	290	Ryan Woolley	266
Cindy Cranmer	241	Marty Hovey	250

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From The Weekend of September 14, 2019

Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of September 14:

• Go The Distance
• Gentlemen Stakes For Prostate Cancer
• Teal Power 5k Run
• Glenwood Gardens Night Run
• Steps 'n Salutes Green Beret 5k
• Smiles and Miles 5k

RCGC Board Meeting - September 10

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday September 10 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Tuesday September 10,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

Places To Run In Greater Cincinnati

If you are new to Cincinnati, just visiting, a local new to running or looking for a different place to run, our website has a consolidated list of local places to run. If you have more places that you would like to include that are not currently listed, please email us. Places to Run
Also, the club has a list of Running Routes at USATF.org that we have created through the past couple of years from our group runs. Check them out! Club Running Routes.

September 2019 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2019. Check the club calendar for more races.

Sunday September 1

• Terrace Park 5k Bulldog Run, 9:00 am, Gazebo on Elm Avenue, Terrace Park OH, Race Information. 

Monday September 2

• Aruna Run, 7:30 am, Freedom Center, Cincinnati OH,  arunaproject.com.

Thursday September 5

• Harvest Home Fair Mile, 5:50 pm, Harvest Home Fair Park, Cheviot OH, www.harvesthomefair.com  

Saturday September 7

• Price Hill Pacer, 7:00 am, Elder High School, Cincinnati OH,  www.pricehillpacer.org 
• Madisonville 5k, 8:30 am, Madisonville Recreation Center, Cincinnati OH, www.madisonville5k.com 
•  Hike For Hospice, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH,  www.hospiceofcincinnati.org.

Sunday September 8

• Sunflower Revolution, 8:45 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, www.sunflowerrev.org.

Saturday September 14

• Gentlemen's Stakes 5k for Prostate Cancer, 8:30 am, Belterra Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information
• Teal Power 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org. 
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 15

• Steps ’n Salutes Green Beret 5k, 8:30 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information.
• Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Maria Schaffenstein, 4:00 pm, St. Agnes Church, Ft. Wright KY, www.runningtime.net. 

Saturday September 21

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 8:00 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH, http://runbeerseries.com

Saturday September 28

• Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 29

• Sophie's Angel Run, 1:00 pm, St. Jude Church, Cincinnati OH, www.sophiesangelrun.org.

14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day - September 20

The 14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 8th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 20. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started!
Post your event on the RRCA Run@Work Day Fan Page to let others know what you are doing on September 20.

2019 Queen City Invitational - August 31

The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see the local college cross country teams like University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University race without a drive out of town. Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The meet is Saturday August 31 at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights KY. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information.
QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

• DATE: Saturday August 31, 2019 
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
• PLACE: Vahalla Course, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY 
• INFORMATION: Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information. Cross Country Course is across the street from the NKU Softball Field. View campus map.

2019 Cincinnati Aruna Run - September 2

Run or walk for an enslaved woman by name whom the Aruna Project staff personally know and are working to free from the brothels. Thanks to local race sponsors covering race expenses, 100 percent of registration fees and donations go to bring and sustain freedom to women in desperate need of new beginnings.  Has a 5 mile, 5k run or 1 mile race.  Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Visit arunaproject.com for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Monday, September 2, 2019
• TIME: 7:30 AM
• PLACE: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202
• RACE INFORMATION: Features a 5 mile, 5 k or 1 mile.  Visit the Facebook Page , arunaproject.com or race registration website for more information. 

2019 Leesburg Glow Run Race Results

Race Results from the Leesburg Glow Run held Friday night  August 9 by the Fire Station  in Leesburg OH.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact Ray Friend.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Summer 2019

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2019. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the RCGC Summer Cross Country Series using official scoring.  Official Scoring is your best 7 races plus your next best B Race, and a C Race.  About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are  the Cheetah Run and the Aruna Run.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

RCGC Grand Prix Scores Through The 

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series

Top Ten Women		Top Ten Men
Megan Fryburger	719	Rich Webber	802
Melissa Farnsley	713	Fred Farnsley	707
Barbara Ellwein	687	Lowell Clark	565
Jean Schmidt	439	Mike Neale	384
Jennifer Black	433	Jerl Patton	374
Nancy Barbian	324	David Lasse	288
Andrea McLearen	298	Ryan Woolley	266
Tamara Smith	290	Martin Hovey	250
Cynthia Wallace	284	Paul Seibert	242
Cindy Cranmer	241	James Welland	195

RCGC Board Meeting - August 13

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday August 13 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:00 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:  Tuesday August 13,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 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.

August 2019 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races for August 2019.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in August. 

Saturday August 3

• Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.
• Red Hot Blues Run, 7:00 PM, downtown Lebanon OH, www.lebanonohio.gov.  

Sunday August 4

• Dewey's 5k , 9:00 AM, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH,  www.racedmc.com.

Tuesday August 6

• Brian Rohne Cross Country Championship, 7:00 PM, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, Race Information.

Saturday August 10

• Newtown 5k, 8:30 AM, Moundview Park, Newtown OH, www.runningtime.net. 
• Avondale Feet In the Street 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Avondale OH, www.runningtime.net. 

Saturday August 17

• Scott McDowell River Run, 9:00 AM, Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County, New Richmond OH,  www.runningtime.net 
• Neil Bradford 5k, 8:00 PM, VOA Park, West Chester OH, Race Information.

Sunday August 18

• The Great Human Race 5k Run, 8:00 am, Mayersonn JCC, Cincinnati OH, www.holocaustandhumanity.org

Saturday August 24

• 5k For Better Hearing, 9:30 AM, Winton Woods, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.
• Bubble Bash 5k, 10:00 AM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, www.bb4k.org.

Sunday August 25

• The Cheetah Run, 8:00 AM, Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati OH, www.racedmc.com.   

Tuesday August 27

• Dash For Disabilities 5k, 6:00 PM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY,  Race Information.

Saturday August 31

• WEBN Frog Legs 5k, 8:00 AM, Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   

2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #3 - The Last One

The 52nd Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its third and final race of 2018 at Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 25. About 5 runners showed up to race in perfect conditions for a Summer Thursday Night. The course was  a bit hard due to little or no rain over the past week.
Top male was the barefooted  Seth Streitmatter of Cincinnati OH. Seth covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle course in 19:16. Top female was Megan Fryburger who ran a 33:35.
Thank you to Todd Hofacre, and Rich Webber for timing, course set-up and course teardown. Thank you to all who came out and see you in 2020.

Final Race of the 2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Is Tonight at 7:00 PM

The four who dared

The last race of the 2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH
Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattison Elementary School.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday July 25, 2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary Park at  Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile Course for a total of 3.1 miles. View the loop. 
• INFORMATION: Final race of the RCGC Cross Country Series. No entry fees!  Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. C Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #2 Recap - There Will Be Mud

The 52nd Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 2nd race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 18. About 5 runners and about a 100 bugs showed up to race in hot and humid conditions. The course was wet and muddy in parts due to the thunder shower late Thursday afternoon.
Top male was Seth Streitmatter of Cincinnati OH who covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle muddy course in 19:50. Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up and course teardown. Join us next Thursday July 25 at Pattison Elementary at 7:00 pm for the final race of the 2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

2019 RCGC Summer Cross Series Race #2 is Tonight at 7:00 pm

The second race of the 2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH
Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday July 18, 2019 
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile Course for a total of 3.1 miles. View the loop. 
• INFORMATION: 3 - 3.1 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 11 and ending on July 25. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

NKU Cross Country Series Starts July 23

For those who love cross country, live in Kentucky, but are afraid to venture across the Ohio River, Northern Kentucky University has a Cross Country series on their training course on the NKU Campus beginning July 23. They will have three 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm beginning Tuesday July 23 and ending August 6th with the Brian Rohne Championship Race. This event is open to all ages and experience levels and a great way to introduce the sport to middle school/high school or just plain old school runners. The course is adjacent to the main Highland Heights campus. View the race flier for more information.
NKU SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Tuesday July 23, 2019 and continues to Tuesday August 6
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• INFORMATION: 3 races every Tuesday beginning July 23 and ending on August 6th. Test your summer training and sharpen your race skills (& your spikes) on NKU’s Cross Country training course on campus in Highland Heights, KY! The rolling terrain and trails offers challenges to runners of all ages.View the race flier for more information.

Races Results From Weekend of July 13, 2019 Greater Cincinnati

Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of July 13:

• Fairfield Avenue Mile
• FCC 3
• The HERO Club 5K Race/Walk for PPPD Awareness
• Knight Flight 5k - Overall Run Overall Walk 
• Mowrystown Lions Club Wildcat Chase 5K
• Nick Wilson Athletic Scholarship 5k Run/Walk
• Sayler Park 5k Village Run

2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #1 Recap - There Will Be Bugs

The 52nd Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 1st race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 11. About 5 runners and 200 bugs showed up to race in hot and humid conditions. The course was hard from the lack of rain from the past couple of weeks. The runners were motivated to run faster than the bugs who dropped out after the first tenth of a mile.
Top male was Greg Homan of Coldwater OH covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle course in 24:45. The top female was his daughter Palin Homan who ran a time of 28:02.  Greg & Palin's goal is to run a 5k race in every single county in Ohio. They were at the Series in Milford to race in Clermont County which is the 32nd County in Ohio where they have raced a 5k.
Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 18 at Pattison Elementary at 7:00 pm for the second race of the RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight

The first race of the 2019 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH
Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 11, 2019 and continues to Thursday July 25
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile Course for a total of 3.1 miles. View the loop. 
• INFORMATION: 3 - 3.1 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 11 and ending on July 25. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

July 2019 Races in Greater Cincinnati

Even though Fourth of July had several races, there are still quite a few races left in the month of July most likely one near where you live. Below is list of upcoming races in July.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in July. 
Thursday July 11

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 13

• Knight Flight 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Weber Sports,  Aurora IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• Sayler Park Village 5K Run, 9:00 AM, Sayler Park Recreation Center, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 
• Fairfield Avenue Mile, 9:00 am, Frisch's 100 Landmark Dr, Bellevue KY, Race Information.

Thursday July 18

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 20

• Chatfield College Nun Run 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Chatfield College - St. Martin Campus, Fayetteville OH, www.chatfield.edu.
• Racin' in Mason - Summer Classic, 9:00 AM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, Race Information.

Sunday July 21

• East Fork Backpack Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.

Thursday July 25

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford  OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 27

• Queen City 5k, 8:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.queencity5k.com 
• Lakeside 5K, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday July 28

• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN, Race Information. 

2019 Festival of The Bells Race Results

Race Results from the Festival of the Bells 5k Run/Walk held on Saturday morning July 6  at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro OH.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact Nylah Carey at nyhlagus@yahoo.com.

• Overall Results
• Awards List