Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in 2025

 Joining the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is a great way to share your fitness interests and connect with other local runners and walkers. Members pay $25 per year for an individual or $45 per year for the whole family. In return, you will receive the following:

• Race discounts in our upcoming races - the Memorial Day Race 49
• Chances to win prizes in the RCGC Grand Prix. 
• Automatic membership in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), including subscription to quarterly Club Running magazine
• Social events like the Heart Mini Suite, Flying Pig Roast and various Pub Runs like the Holiday in Lights Run

Joining is easy. Fill out the online form. If you are afraid that machines will take over the earth by joining our club online, you can also use the mail form.
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2024 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

  Here are the 2024 RCGC Grand Prix Winners.  The goal of the Grand Prix was to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or supports us.  About 50 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2023.

  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) Legends(60-69) Categories and Still Looking Good(70 and over). For 2023, Scoring was based on any best 7  races(either A or B),  and two B Races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2024 Grand Prix.  Special  awards are given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized at a future Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Event.   Congratulations to everyone that participated.
2024 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Jennifer Black
Youngsters(29&Under): Parker Herren
Submasters(30-39): None
Masters(40-49): Gina Meyers
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Nancy Barbian
Males
Overall: Fred Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): John Willis
Submasters(30-39): Daniel O'Connor
Masters(40-49): Greg Johnston
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60-69): Jeffery Crawford
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Jennifer Black, Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger

2025 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

  The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 2025 Flying Pig Marathon. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the runners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.

To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Click here for the volunteer registration page: Volunteer Registration.
2.  Enter the following password: Runners
3. Be sure the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group is “checked”
4.  Enter required information
5.  Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.   Sign Up for the Waterstop

Online Registration Open For Memorial Day Race 49

 Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 49 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Register now.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 26, 2025 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• COST:  $20 - General Public and $15 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under through May 24, 2025.  Short Sleeve T-shirts: $12.00. Early Bird Registration available through May 5,2025 for $5.00 discount.  
• COURSE: 5k course on the Lunken Playfield bike path. .
• OTHER: Register online.

April 2025 Races In Greater Cincinnati

    Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for April 2025. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in April.

Saturday April 5

• Heartbeats For Life 5k, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday April 6

• ORRRC Marathon and Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Xenia YMCA, Xenia OH, https://orrrc.org
• Caracole Run/Walk For Aids, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, Race Information

Saturday April 12

•  Chamber Color Pop 5k, 9:00 am, Peoples Bank, Blanchester OH, Race Information
  

Sunday April 13

• Matt's 5k Pursuit, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, www.thematthaverkampfoundation.com
• Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K, 10:00 am, Leonard Howell Park,  Oxford OH, Race Information

Saturday April 19

• Easter Egg 5k,  11:00 am, White River State Park, Indianapolis IN, Race Information.

Saturday April 26

• Conquer The Hill 5k, 8:30 am, Indian Hill High School, Cincinnati OH, www.ihpsf.orgg.
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, http://mmministry.org
• Dogwood Dash 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY, www.bcarboretum.org  

Sunday April 27

• Ault Park Switchback, 9:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net 
• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K, 10:30 am, Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford  OH, www.racedmc.com.