Memorial Day Race 43 Shirts Available For Purchase

Memorial Day Race 43 has a  few shirts left over from Monday's race.  They are heather military green t-shirts with the design of the D-Day Memorial in Virginia on front and the back lists the race sponsors. We have Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, XL and a couple 2XL. If you would like a shirt from the 2019 race, you can get them over at the  Memorial Day Race Online Registration for the price of 8.95.   They will be available for purchase through June 30. Order soon before June ends or we run out of the size that you want.

June 2019 Races

Below is list of upcoming races for the month of June. Check the club calendar for a few more races in June.
Saturday June 1

• Parkinson's Steady Strides 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center Mason, OH, parkinsoncincinnati.org

Friday June 7

• Superhero Run For Kids 5k Run, 7:00 pm, St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati OH,  www.prokids.org.

Saturday June 8

• RedLegs Run, 8:00 am, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, Race Information.
• Daniel Boone's Run for Statehood 1/2 Marathon and 5k, 8:00 am, Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY, Race Information. 
• Doughnut Dash 5k Run and Walk, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park, Covington KY, Race Information.
• Run For the Poor 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mount Repose OH, www.racedmc.com. 

Sunday June 9

• CABVI's Yes You Can 5k, 8:30 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, cincyblind.org.

Saturday June 15

• The Lauren's burg Hill, 7:22 am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• NKYHatesHeroin 5k, 8:30 am, Simon Kenton High School, Independence KY, http://nkyhatesheroin.com
• Honoring Our Heroes 5k, 9:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, https://honoringourheroes5k.com  

Sunday June 16

• French Park Creek Crossings, 9:00 am, French Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday June 22

• Run For Dreams 5k / 10k, 9:00 am, Armco Park Lebanon OH, www.keysports.net

Friday June 28

• LEI 5k Run / Walk, 8:00 pm, Mulhauser Barn, West Chester OH, www.nfcfchiari.com.

Saturday June 29

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Memorial Day Race 43 Results

Race Results from Memorial Day Race 43. 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
• Award List

Runners Wanted For Biomechanical Study

Got in an email:
The UNLV Biomechanics Research Team is looking for participants for a new running study and you may qualify for participation. You may also have the opportunity to find out your VO2 Max!
They are looking for healthy individuals aged 18-65 who regularly participate in running, CrossFit/resistance training, or cycling and/or swimming.
To see if you qualify for this study, please follow the link to a pre-screening survey. https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpdyGpwaZTxgFtr
This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete and will help us determine whether you qualify for this study. The survey will ask you general questions about the type of activity you participate in and how often you participate.
If you qualify, a member of the research team will contact you shortly after survey competition with more information and see if you would like to participate. In addition, this survey will give you the option to sign up to receive emails containing information about future UNLV biomechanics studies.
Attached is the recruitment flyer with more information about this study. Feel free to contact them with any questions you may have. View Flyer.

Memorial Day Race This Monday May 27

This Monday May 27 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Please join us on a fast spectator friendly course. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the shelter inside the park. Race Day Cost  is $20.00 General Public, and   $15 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 43 Shirts are available for $10. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Otto Armleder Park. See you there!


RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2019
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 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+)
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM at the Main Shelter in the Park. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 43 Shirts are available for $10.  Please provide proof to get the club 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 43 shirts are available for $10.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - May 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 Flying Pig Marathon Races. About 50 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next race in the series is the Memorial Day Race on May 27.  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

Top 10 Males and Females in the RCGC Grand Prix
Through the Flying Pig Marathon

Name	Score	Name	Score
Melissa Farnsley	538	Fred Farnsley	537
Megan Fryburger	496	Rich Webber	535
Barbara Ellwein	367	Lowell Clark	417
Andrea McLearen	298	Mike Neale	387
Cindy Cranmer	241	Jerl Patton	375
Jean Schmidt	241	Martin Hovey	252
Jennifer Black	240	Paul Seibert	243
Nancy Barbian	233	David Lasse	195
Tamara Smith	195	Robert Platt	182
Cynthia Wallace	191	Ryan Woolley	158

Early Registration Ends Soon for Memorial Day Race 43

Early registration ends soon for Memorial Day Race 43 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Back in 2019 and with as many names (Memorial Day Race, Memorial Run, Memorial Day Run, Fork in the Road, Clifton Classic, Conquest de Clifton, RCGC River Run) through the years as Spinal Tap drummers.
The deadline for Mail entries is Monday May 20.  Online Registration is available through Thursday May 23.  Cost is $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional Memorial Day Race 43 shirt(view design) available for $8.00. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2019 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends at  11:59 PM Thursday May 23, 2019. Cost is $15 for General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional  Memorial Day Race 43 Commemorative Shirt available for $8.00
• 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. 
• COURSE: Fast, flat, spectator friendly 5K course on the loop in Armleder Park. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Course is USATF Certified.
• 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+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Online Registration is available through Thursday May 23. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by Monday May 20.   Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood - June 8

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood is a low cost half marathon and 5k in Falmouth KY. It provides a great race at a great price in a nice area just outside Greater Cincinnati.  $500 Cash Purse if 100 pre-register by May 31 or 200 for race day. Visit the online registration page, or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2019
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY
• RACE INFORMATION: Visit www.danielboonerun.com or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information. Register Online.

Volunteers Needed For Memorial Day Race 43

The RCGC Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, course marshals and post race on Monday May 27. It would take 2-3 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative Memorial Day Race 43 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.

Memorial Day Race 43 - May 27

Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race is back in 2019 for number 43. The Memorial Day Race is at Armleder Park at 9:00 AM on May 27, 2019. Since most runners are swimming in T-shirts and technical shirts, the club made the Memorial Day Race shirt for 2019 an optional purchase. It will be a regular tshirt whose design commemorates D-Day for the preregistration price of $8.   Get the flier or register online.

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2019 
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder  Memorial Park, Cincinnati OH 
• PREREGISTRATION: $15.00 General Public and $10 Runners' Club Members /Age 21 and Under. Commemorative Memorial Day Race 43 t-shirt available for $8. Preregistration ends Monday May 22 for mail in registrations and May 24 for online registration. 
• 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 43 Shirts are available for $10.  Please provide proof to get the club discount.
• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course. Real bathrooms. Food, awards, and doorprizes follow the race.  Get the flier or register online.

May 2019 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

• Friday May 10, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 11, 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 11, Forest Hills 5k, 8:30 AM, Nagel Middle School, Anderson Township OH. Visit www.foresthills5k.com for more information.
• Saturday May 11 CASA For Kids Superhero 5k, 8:30 am, Devou Park, Covington KY, Race Information available at http://casaforkidsnky.org.
• Saturday May 11, Girls on The Run 5k, 10:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org.
• Saturday May 18, Kenton County Veterans Memorial 5k, 8:30 AM, , Crescent Springs KY. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Saturday May 18, OTR 5k Run and Walk, 9:00 AM, Washington Park, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.otrchamber.com.
• Sunday May 19, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Monday May 27, Memorial Day Race 43, 9:00 AM, Otto Armleder Park, 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 To The 2019 Mile 22 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  on Sunday May 5 for the 21st Running of the Flying Pig Marathon. 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 2019 and Stacy Osborne for providing the music and willing to take requests like songs from the Tom Petty, Lady Gaga and the Beastie Boys from runners and volunteers.
Join us at mile 22 for the 22nd Annual Flying Pig Marathon in 2020.

Stop by the RRCA Booth at the 2019 Flying Pig Expo

The Road Runners' Club of America(RRCA) has a booth at the 2019 Expo for the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend and the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be there. The Flying Pig Expo is open 12:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday.  The booth is located in the center of the action. Stop by and introduce yourself to the RRCA and the RCGC.  On had will be the Ohio RRCA State Rep Samantha Collmar . We look forward to seeing you.