2015 Winter Wonderland Run Recap and Results

About 20 runners in the 2015 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday March 29 in cold, windy but sunny conditions. The course  was a little muddy and wet from the previous week's rains but if you like mud, and hills, it was made for you.  Jenna Webster of Williamstown KY was the top overall finisher with a time of 28:37 followed by Yanina Rowley who ran a 29:50. Lowell Clark of Cincinnati OH was the top male with a time of 30:24 followed by Carson Webster who ran a 32:58.  (Race Results ).
Thank you to our sponsors Waltz Business Solutions,  RoadId, and Tri-State Running Company.
Thank you to our race day volunteers Tom Glasscock, Julia Glasscock, Stacy Osborne, and Todd Hofacre for putting on the race.
Go to the club website to view race results.

2015 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 17th Annual 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. Go to the Flying Pig Volunteer Registration Page.
   
2. Click the Sign-up with registered group.
3. Find and select Runners' Club of Cincinnati from the group list.
4. Complete volunteer information.
5. Use Runnerclub as the group password when asked near the end of the form.

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

2015 Winter Wonderland Run Results

Here are race results from the 2015 Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday March 29. Full results should be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.  If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Overall Results
Female Results
Male Results

Winter Wonderland Run - this Sunday March 29

This Sunday March 29 is the Winter Wonderland Run as the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati says goodbye and good riddance to winter and hello to spring.   Race Day Registration opens at noon by the Sherman Avenue Ballfields. Recommended parking is also off Sherman Avenue by the ballfields. Cost is $15.00 - General Public and $10.00 for RCGC Members / Age 23 and under.  For more information, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2015 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 1:00 PM.
  
• PLACE: Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens 12:00 PM by the ballfields on Sherman Avenue.  Cost is $15.00 - General Public and 10.00 RCGC Members / 23 & Under . No discounts 
• COURSE: 3 Mile Run - Three laps around a one mile off road course in Lower Millcrest Park.   
• INFORMATION: Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for any other information.

2015 Winter Wonderland Run Registration Ends Today

Early registration ends today Wednesday March 25 for the 2015 Winter Wonderland Run.  The race was rescheduled to Sunday March 29 from March 1 due to poor weather.  Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM Wednesday March 25. Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.
Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2015 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 1:00 PM.
  
• PLACE: Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Wednesday March 25, 2015.
  
• COURSE: 3 laps around a 1 mile mile course beginning near the ballfields .
• INFORMATION: Yes Virgina, there will be a Winter Wonderland Run in 2015 and it is going off road at Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood, OH. Lower Millcrest Park is located on Hopkins Avenue across from Xavier University. Registration opens at Noon and race is at 1:00 PM. Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM Wednesday March 25. Register now before the price goes up.

RCGC Split the Pot Run Rescheduled For April 19

The RCGC Split The Pot Prediction Run that was postponed on March 22 is rescheduled for Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 AM at  the Riverview Shelter in Fernbank Park. Online registration has been reopened until Wednesday April 15 - a very taxing day.  Race Day Registration opens at 10:00 AM and race is at 11:00 AM. If you have any questions or want more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. Hope to see many of you there.

Details

When: Sunday April 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH
Other: Online registration has been reopened until Wednesday April 15.  You can also use the race flier as long as we get it by April 14. Registration opens at 10:00 AM and race is at 11:00 AM.   Contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

RCGC Split the Pot Prediction Run POSTPONED

The club talked with the Hamilton County Park District on Thursday afternoon and they stated that  they will be cleaning up Fernbank Park for the next few days due to the recent flooding of the Ohio River.  They are closing the park and will not allow the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati to hold the RCGC Split the Prediction Run on Sunday March 23.
We will look to see if we can reschedule for a later date (most likely Sunday April 19). We are sorry for the inconvenience but it really is out of RCGC's hands at this point. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Price Hill Pacer Training Program

Got in an email:
The group meets every Saturday morning at 9 am, and alternates Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6 pm every week.  They meet at different locations in Price Hill each time – a calendar is posted on the pricehillpacer.org website.  This is a FREE running/walking group for all levels of participants.  There are 3 routes to choose from and there are walkers, run/walkers and runners.  FREE refreshments and door prizes through June 13^th!  The main goal is to train for the Price Hill Pacer 5K/10K , but many have continued with the group through the year.
More information is available at http://pricehillpacer.org/price-hill-pacer-training-program.

Early Registration Ends Soon for RCGC Split The Pot Prediction Run

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Split The Pot Prediction Run.  The way that the Split the Pot Prediction Run works is as follows: The club is giving money to the top male closest to his predicted finish time, top female closest to her predicted finish time and some random person will get the rest(must be present to win) as a doorprize based on the number of people that signup. You can be the slowest runner but if you are closer to your predicted finish time than anybody else, you can still win. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday March 17. Online Registration is available through Wednesday February 18. Cost is $30- General Public and $24 - RCGC Members which includes a shirt.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.
Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2015 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 11:00 AM.
  
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Wednesday March 18, 2015.  Cost is $30 General Public and $24 RCGC Members.  Includes a shirt.
• COURSE: 3.7 Mile run around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.
• INFORMATION:   New for 2015 is the RCGC Split the Pot Prediction Run on March 22 at 11:00 AM at scenic Fernbank Park. It is not how fast you run it is how fast you think you will run! Run distance will be 3.7 miles over the paths and trails around Fernbank Park. It is mostly flat except for a couple of bunny hills. The way that the Split the Pot Prediction Run works is as follows: The club is giving money to the top male closest to his predicted finish time, top female closest to her predicted finish time and some random person will get the rest(must be present to win) as a doorprize based on the number of people that signup. You can be the slowest runner but if you are closer to your predicted finish time than anybody else, you can still win. Registration is $30 - General Public or $24 - RCGC members which includes a shirt. Limited to 200 participants. Hope to see you there.Visit the club website for more information about the race. 
  Register online.

2015 Club Heart Mini Updates

Here is what the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has going on for the Heart Mini Marathon this weekend:

• For those that joined The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Heart Mini Team, you can pick up your stuff at the Heart Mini Expo this Saturday March 14 at the Duke Energy Center. The expo opens at 9:00 AM. In years past, they had a pick-up for groups. If they have a pick up for groups, go there, tell them your name and team(Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati) and there should not be a problem.  
• Every year, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati gets a hospitality suite in the Westin for members. We provide food, drinks, a place to stash your gear, and a view of Fountain Square - where all the action is on race day! It will be available around 7:00 AM on raceday. We generally find out the room number on late Saturday afternoon at check-in so check your email for the room number Saturday evening or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Note:Only current paid RCGC members plus one guest, and nonmembers who signed up for the Runners' Club Heart Mini-Team have access to the rooms.

Places To Run in Greater Cincinnati and Running Routes

If you are new to Cincinnati, just visiting, a local new to running or looking for a different place to run, our website has a consolidated list of local places to run. If you have more places that you would like to include or just comments about the locations that are currently listed, please email us. Places to Run
Also, the club has a list of Running Routes at USATF.org that we have created through the past couple of years from our group runs. Check them out! Club Running Routes.

RCGC Board Meeting - March 12

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday  March 12 at The Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road at 7:15 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:  Thursday February 19, 2015
  
• TIME: 7:15 PM
  
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• 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. 

Daylight Savings Time Begins This Weekend

With all the snow and things going on in March, I almost forgot that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday March 8. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour this weekend so you do not miss either the club's group run on Sunday at 8:15 AM at Miami Whitewater Forest or the Run Through The Ridge at 1:00 PM. About Daylight Saving Time.

2015 Saint Patrick Day Races in Greater Cincinnati

It is about 10 days to go until St. Patrick's Day! For the next three weekends, there are quite a few races to help you celebrate. Race Listings are below:

• Sunday March 8, Run Through The Ridge - PR3, 1:00 pm, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 6111 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati OH, Race Information available at http://runthroughpr.blogspot.com.
• Saturday March 14 Shamrock Shuffle 5k & 10K, 8:30 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.wclfoundation.com and www.runningtime.net.
• Saturday March 14, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:00 AM, Lexington Center, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 14, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Contact Greg McCormick at 513-793-0508 or visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
•  Saturday March 14, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 14, ORRRC St. Patrick's 5k, 10:00 AM, Middletown High School, Middletown OH. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• Saturday March 21, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Newport on the Levee, Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Sunday March22, RCGC Split the Pot Prediction Run, 11:00 AM, Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH.  Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

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

2015 Grand Prix Update - March

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2015. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. Due to weather issues only, one race has been held in the Grand Prix.  Despite the weather, 27 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 There are several races in March where you have a chance to catch up. Below is a list of the races in March. To be eligible, you need to be a member in good standing(unsure if you are current, check here). Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page for more information. View Standings.
UPCOMING GRAND PRIX RACES

• Shamrock Shuffle 5k and 10k, Saturday March 14, 8:30 am, The Square @ Union Centre, West Chester, OH, https://www.theshamrockshuffle.com.

• 38th Annual Mercy Health Heart Mini and Half Marathon, Sunday March 15, 7:30 am, Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH, www.heartmini.org.
• 38th Annual Mercy Health Heart Mini 5k, Sunday March 15, 10:30 am, Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH, www.heartmini.org.

• Emerald Miles 5k Run / Walk, Saturday March 21, 9:00 am, Newport On The Levee, Newport KY, www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.  

•  RCGC Split the Pot Prediction Run, Sunday March 22, 11:00 am, Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.
• Winter Wonderland Run, Sunday March 29, 1:00 pm, Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH,  www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Winter Wonderland Run Rescheduled For March 29

 

The Winter Wonderland Run that was cancelled March 1 is rescheduled for Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 PM at Lower Millcrest Park. Online registration has been reopened until Wednesday March 25.  Race Day Registration opens at Noon and race is at 1:00 PM. If you have any questions or want more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. Hope to see many of you there.

Details

When: Sunday March 29, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm
Where: Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH
Other: Online registration has been reopened until Wednesday March 25.  You can also use the race flier as long as we get it by March 24. Registration opens at Noon and race is at 1:00 PM.   Contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

Winter Wonderland Run Canceled For Today

Due to the poorness of road conditions on the side streets in Greater Cincinnati, deteriorating and unsafe course conditions and after discussions with a couple of key people, we are canceling the Winter Wonderland Run for today March 1 at Lower Millcrest Park.
We will look to see if we can reschedule for later date in the month of March(most likely March 29) to avoid the winter weather. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.