Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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, OHRace 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 OHwww.m25m.org.
  • LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, Fairfield OHwww.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
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
Thursday November 28

Saturday, October 26, 2019

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 ScoreNameScore
Melissa Farnsley791Rich Webber805
Megan Fryburger781Fred Farnsley786
Barbara Ellwein751Mike Neale573
Jennifer Black629Lowell Clark565
Jean Schmidt539Jerry Patton422
Nancy Barbian515David Lasse385
Cynthia Wallace382Martin Hovey344
Sharon Niehaus311Robert Platt325
Krista Moeller300James Welland303
Andrea McLearen298Todd Hofacre293
Tamara Smith290Richard Gabbour277

Monday, October 14, 2019

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.comthe 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.comthe registration page , or check out the race flier for more information. "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

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.

Monday, October 07, 2019

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.

Friday, October 04, 2019

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.

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

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
Sunday October 6
Saturday October 12
    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
    Saturday October 26
    • Cincinnati Christian Athletic Boosters Run/Walk,9:00 am,  Joyce Park Fairfield OH,  Race Information.
    Sunday October 27