Memorial Day Race 49 Recap and Results

Over 135 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 26 to Lunken Playfield in Cincinnati Ohio for Cincinnati's second oldest race(View Photos).  Race conditions were sunny but cool. 

    Larremy Gray was the top male to cross the finish line with a time of 17:18 followed by Jacob Hanser who ran a 17:25.  Keaton Lehman was third with a time of  19:11.  The top female finisher was Peyton Dooloukas who ran an 19:59. Alyssa Dutton was the second female with a time of 20:47 and Nina Tibbs was third who ran a 20:57.  Denny Chandler was the top male walker with a time of 43:49 and Ashley Burchett was the top female walker with a time of  40:43 (View Race Results).

   Thank you to Fleet Feet for the overall awards. A big thank you goes to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Jeff Crawford, Megan Fryburger, Liz Hofacre, Marty Hovey and Jim Weiland. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2025. See you in 2026 for Memorial Day Race 50. Race results.

Memorial Day Race 49 This Monday May 26

  This Monday May 26 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter as you enter the park. Race Day Cost  is $25.00 General Public, and  $20 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.    Memorial Day Race Shirts are $15 (Only size available is Extra Large). Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 26, 2025 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter. Race Day Cost: $25.00 General Public,  $20 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 49 Shirts are available for $15(Only size available is Extra Large).  Please provide proof to get the club discount.
• COURSE: 5K course on the bike path on the Lunken Bike Trail. There will be a water station near the halfway point. 
• 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:  Food and awards follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $25.00 General Public,  $20 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Memorial Day Race 49 shirts are sold out.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com

RCGC Grand Prix Update - May 2025

     The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or races that support the club. So far 10 races have been run and about 30 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Memorial Dy Race this weekend.  Below are the top five males and females through the Flying Pig Marathon. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through The Flying Pig

Name	Total	Name	Total
Megan Fryburger	626	Fred Farnsley	538
Barbara Ellwein	566	Eric Bender	348
Melissa Farnsley	525	Robert Platt	331
Leah Weitzman	434	Jerl Patton	327
Nancy Barbian	423	Martin Hovey	240

Volunteer Opportunities - Spring 2025

     Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. If you can help out with any of these events, we would greatly appreciate it:

•  Memorial Day Race - The Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on May 26. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a volunteer shirt. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at the online registration page. 
• Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Social Chair and Board Member. Most positions take 2-3 hours a month of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on May 12.

May 2025 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 more on the club calendar.

May Races

• Friday May 9, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 10, Forest Hills 5k, 9:00 am, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati OH. Race Information.
• Saturday May 10, Girls on The Run 5k, 9:00 am, Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org. 
• Saturday May 17, Reagan's Fun Run, 10:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH. Race Information 
• Sunday May 18, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Saturday May 24, Wiedemann Mile, 12:00 PM, Wiedemann Brewery, St Bernard OH, Race Information.  
• Monday May 26, Memorial Day Race 49, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
• Saturday, May 31, 2025, Redlegs Run, 8:00 AM, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

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

Thank you 2025 Flying Pig Marathon 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 22 on May 4. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, picking up trash and handling the rainy weather made the fluid station another rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Todd Hofacre for stepping up in an emergency and coordinating the fluid station for 2025. Join us at mile 22 for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2025

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or races that support the club. So far six races have been run and about 20 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Flying Pig Events this weekend.  Below are the top five males and females through the Dogwood Dash. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through The Dogwood Dash   

Name	Score	Name	Score
Megan Fryburger	337	Eric Bender	250
Barbara Ellwein	288	Fred Farnsley	244
Melissa Farnsley	242	Jeffery Crawford	146
Jennifer Black	148	Robert Platt	140
Nancy Barbian	145	Martin Hovey	98