19th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k - August 24, 2013

Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men's Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian was fatally injured in January 1993 on a training run and the race is held in his name. The race raises money for the Northern Kentucky University Cross Country team. Pre-registration is $20.00 which includes a shirt. For Runners' Club members and those 18 and under pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $25 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday August 24, 2013
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members/ 18 & Under $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $25(T-shirt included while supplies last). No discounts on race day. Get the flier or register online.

Races on the Fourth of July in Greater Cincinnati

There are quite a few races on the Fourth of July 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.
on the Fourth of July. Wednesday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, www.madeiracity.com.

Thursday July 4

• Rocket Man 5k/10k, 7:30 am, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
  
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com.
  
• Run For Liberty 5k, 8:00 am, Lakota East High School, West Chester OH, http://sprunning.com.
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net.
  
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH http://www.ihnwc.net.
  

Upcoming Races Rest Of June 2013

Below is list of upcoming races for the last weeks in June. Check the club calendar for a few more races in June.
Saturday June 22

• Beat It 5k Run, 8:00 am, Newport On The Levee, Newport KY, http://beatit5k.com.
  
• Sojourner 5K Race for Recovery, 8:30 am, Miami University - Hamilton, Hamilton OH www.sprunning.com.
  
• Heel To Heel 5k Walk / Run, 9:00 AM, Voice Of America Park, West Chester OH, www.htwfoundation.org.
  

Saturday June 29

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Website.
• Tina's Angels Dairy Dash 5k Trail Run / Walk, 8:30 am, The Niederman Family Farm, Liberty Twp., Oh, http://tinasangels.com.
• Mud Stash 5k - Run at dusk or in the dark!, 7:00PM - 10:30PM, Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, IN www.perfectnorth.com.

Cincy Nation Mud Run Postponed

While on the cincynationrun website, saw this: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Race is postponed from our original June 22nd Date. We had a snag with our land and are locking down a new location and date ASAP [tentatively August]. Please keep checking back on our site for further details. - if you need to cancel, please contact who you bought the ticket from for your refund.

Northern Kentucky University Cross Country Series

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. They will have three 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm beginning Tuesday July 16 and ending July 30. 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. Visit www.nkunorse.com for more information.
NKU SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Tuesday July 16, 2013 and continues to Tuesday July 30
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• INFORMATION: 3 races every Tuesday beginning July 16 and ending on July 30. View the flier for more information.

Poll Question For June: How Many States Have you done a 5k to 10k Race In?

The Poll Question for June is out. We want to know: How Many States Have you done a 5k to 10k Race In? Voting ends June 26 so answer now before you forget.

Don Wahle Summer Track & Field Games

These meets were started by Don Wahle and friends in the early 1960s and continued uninterrupted until 1996. Now they are back.
This year, beginning Monday, June 3 and continuing each Monday through July 8 track and field will be hosted at the track and field stadium at Withrow High School. Free events and open to everyone regardless of age or ability.
INFORMATION

•  DATE: begins Monday June 3, 2013 and continues to July 8.
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Withrow High School
• INFORMATION: 6 weeks of track events starting Monday June 3. More Information.

National Running Day this Wednesday June 5

Every day is Running Day in the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, but Wednesday June 5 is National Running Day. National Running Day is the opportunity to promote running as a healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise.
Former RCGC club president Gina Meyers is hosting a run at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington KY to celebrate and promote National Running Day in Cincinnati. There will be routes for those who like the trails and for those who prefer the open road. The run begins at 6:00 PM. Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information.

National Running Day

• DATE: Wednesday June 5, 2012
• TIME: 6:00 PM. 
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at the first shelter as  you enter the park. 
• INFORMATION: Celebrate National Running Day on Wednesday June 5 at 6:00 PM at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington Kentucky. All are invited. All paces welcome. We will have a route for you whether you like trails or prefer the open road, whether you want to go 1 mile, 3 miles or more. Free of charge.  Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information.

Cinci Runner Updates - Memorial Day Race 37 Recap and Results

Click here to access the Cinci Runner Updates - Memorial Day Race 37 Recap and Results. Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter sent by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. You can sign up for it to the right or at the newsletter itself.