RCGC Board Meeting - February 4

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday February 4 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 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:  Wednesday February 4, 2016
• TIME: 7:30 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. 

Early Registration Ends Soon for 36th Annual Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run

Early registration ends soon for the 36th Annual Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run, one of Greater Cincinnati's more beloved races. The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 1. Online Registration is extended through Tuesday February 2. Cost is $18- General Public and $15 - 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, February 7, 2016 - Open to All.
• TIME: 10:30 AM. 
• PLACE: Campus Recreation Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 1. Online Registration is extended through Tuesday February 2.
• PACKET PICK-UP: Tri-State Running Company, Edgewood, Saturday, February 6, 2016 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race beginning at 9:00 AM. 
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati, Take I-471. 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light at the NKU sign. Take a right on University, then first left to Kenton. Park in the garage off Kenton. View Campus Map
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the more fun and different races that you'll find in Cincinnati. Online Registration is available through Tuesday February 2. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by February 1.   Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

Freeze Your Tail Off Mile - February 21

Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? Join us at the Freeze Your Tail Off Mile where we hope the temperature is below freezing but not below zero! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a low key one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday February 21 at 1:00 PM. Race-day only registration beginning at Noon - $5.00 for Club Members/ 21 & Under. $10.00 for General Public. Note: To get the discount, please have the club membership card. Awards for the top overall male and top overall female plus age group awards. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday February 21, 2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday February 21 for the RCGC Freeze Your Tail Off. Race Day Registration Only beginning at noon. $5 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

2016 RCGC Mile Series

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be doing a RCGC Mile Series in 2016 as part of being around for 40 years. It will include at least 10 mile races throughout the year and the top 7 of them will be scored.   Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups based on their top seven mile races:
29 & Under, 30-39, Masters(40-49), Grand Masters(50-59) and Legends(60 & over)
  All Club Members who meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to get  an award. The first race in the series will be the Freeze Your Tail Off Mile on Sunday February 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Summit Park in Blue Ash.  View the RCGC Mile Series Page for more details. About the RCGC Mile Series.

2016 Winter Wonderland Run Recap and Results

About 40 runners competed in the 2016 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday January 24 in cold, slightly windy but sunny conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati. Runners travailed a 5k course that included wood, concrete, asphalt plus snow and ice due to the previous week's snowfall.    Harrison Ballard was the top overall finisher with a time of 21:10 followed by Cy Young who ran a 22:11. Peg Doerger  of Cincinnati OH was the top female with a time of 22:14 followed by Lindsey Jaeger who ran a 29:11.  (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, Caroline Siderits, Paul Seibert, Jim Welland and Todd Hofacre for helping put on

the race.
Go to the club website to view race results.

2016 Winter Wonderland Run Results

Here are race results from the 2016 Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday January 24 at Fernbank Park. 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
• Awards List

RCGC Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday January 24

This Sunday January 24 is the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park.
Race Day Cost is $15 - General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 24,2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at noon. 
• COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
• AWARDS: Top overall male runner and top overall female runner. Top overall male walker and top overall female walker. Top male and female runner in each of the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2016

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be doing a Grand Prix Series in 2016. The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club runs, supports, started or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club has supported over the years.
Like 2015, 9 races will be scored which includes at least one B Race and one C race plus 7 other races. Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups -  Youngsters(29&Under), Submasters (30-39), Masters(40-49), GrandMasters(50-59) and Legends(60 & over).  Also back for 2016 will be the 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2016 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.
 The first race in the series will be the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday January 24 at 1:00 PM at Fernbank Park.  View the RCGC Grand Prix page for more details. About the RCGC Grand Prix.

Registration Ends Today for 2016 Winter Wonderland Run

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run for this Sunday January 24 at Fernbank Park at 1:00 PM. Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race. Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 24,2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Wednesday, January 20, 2016. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at noon. 
• COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. 

Registration Open For RCGC Leap Day Race

2016 is a Leap Year so it is time for the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Registration is now open.
Cost is $8.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under ; $12.00 for the General Public through February 25,2016. Group Discount is available(Online Only). Visit  the registration page for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, February 29th, 2016 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:20 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $12.00 – General Public, $8.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00. Online registration available through Thursday February 25, 2016.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public. $12.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 5:15 PM at the Marian Ahlering Building at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. View course map.
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Males and Top 4 Females. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page for more information.

Join the Runner Club's 2016 Heart Mini Team

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a team participating at the 39th Annual Heart Mini-Marathon. For joining the team, you get access to the club's Heart Mini Suite where you can put your stuff and no need to share bathrooms with 15,000 participants. You can sign up to be part of the team at this year's (March 12th - March 13th) run/walk events by identifying yourself as part of Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati while registering. You can also join from our team page.  If filling out a paper form indicate Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati  as your team.  Cost of the HeartMini Marathon is $45 and $60 for the Heart Half Marathon through March 2.  The 15k and Half Marathon begin at 7:30 AM this year and the 5k begins at 10:30 AM.

Join the Runners' Club Team

Volunteer Opportunities - January 2016

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

1. Winter Wonderland Run  - The club needs about 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, post race,  finish line and timing at the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run at Fernbank Park in Cincinnati OH on Sunday January 24.  The jobs are easy and it would take 2-3 hours of your time.  For volunteering, you get the club's long sleeve technical 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. 
2. Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run Packet Pickup  - The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with packet pickup on Saturday February 6 for the Valentine's Labor of Love at Tri-State Running Company in Edgewood KY on Saturday February 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.   The job is easy and it would take 2-3 hours of your time and allow you to run the race the next day. For volunteeting, you get the Valentine's Day Race 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. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Program Chair, and Newsletter Editor. 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 February 4.

Don Wahle 'Gentle Roast' - January 22

Got in an email from Bob Roncker:
Those lucky individuals who know Don, love and respect him for the person that he is and for the many things he has done for the local running community. Imagine Cincinnati without the Thanksgiving Day Race. One of his efforts kept the race going in the 60s. As many of you are aware, Don is now completely blind and Ginny, his wife, has an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s. It has been a tough time for Don and his family.
 This is an opportunity for each of us to have an enjoyable evening and help with his family’s care expenses as we show our appreciation to him by publicly expressing in words our feelings about him. Stories (Roasted rare) are welcome. Please limit comments to a few minutes so all who wish to speak have the opportunity.
 We recommend that you register online (www.racedmc.com and click Schedule. The January 22 date appears first) since the restaurant capacity is 100, in order to guarantee a space for yourself and your guests.  If the Roast is not filled, you may also register at the door on the evening of the event. If you cannot attend, but still would like to financially contribute, there is this online possibility.
Contact Don Connolly if you would like to be included on the list to talk - dconno@racedmc.com or text 513-646-8633. There will be an optional VIP table for speakers (roasters). We request a $100 donation if you wish to sit at this table. You are still able to speak if you choose not to sit at the VIP table. Let Don Connolly know if you would like to sit at the VIP table.
 Be warned - Don Wahle will have the chance to get in the final words so he can refute all the ‘falsities’ that were attributed to him earlier in the evening.
DETAILS

• Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 
• Place: Sorrento’s Pizzeria, 5143 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH 45212 
• Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Stories begin at 7:30. MC – Don Connolly 
• Cost: $30.00 (Online or at the door) $100.00 VIP. Your $30 covers all pizza, salad, two drinks and tips. Any money received above the bill to Sorrento’s will be given to the Wahle family to help defray care need expenses for Don and Ginny. Donations beyond the normal price of admission are welcome.

36th Annual Valentine's Labor of Love Run - February 7

Join the Runners' Club this winter in one of the most unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Register as a couple and run in one of the specialty couple categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together)or the Combine Age Groups.  If you don't have a partner, we can help find you one in the Blind Date Category.  If you don't want a partner, you can always run as a Single.
The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 10:30 AM - Note change in time for 2016.
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 1, 2016.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: Tri-State Running Company, Edgewood, Saturday, February 6, 2015 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race beginning at 9:00 AM.
  
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right. Parking available in the garage.
  
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  
• OTHER: Get the flier, register online, or view the race information page.

RCGC Holiday Hangover Recovery Party - this Saturday January 9

This Saturday will be the RCGC Holiday Hangover Recovery at Terwilliger Lodge in Montgomery Ohio beginning at 7:00 PM. We still have a few seats available. We will have a TV there so you can watch the game between the Bengals and the Steelers. Club will provide the main entrees (Vegetarian option included) plus beverages. Please bring something to share(Last Names beginning with A-K: Appetizer, side or salad, Last Names beginning with L-Z: Dessert). We look forward to seeing you this Saturday.

• What: RCGC Holiday Hangover Recovery Party 
• When: Saturday, January 9, 2016
• Time: 7:00pm- until the game is over 
• Where: Terwilliger Lodge, 10530 Deerfield Road, Montgomery OH (inside Dulle Park) 
• Who: RCGC members and guests (no pets please) 
• Info: The Club will provide entree, beverages, condiments, and wares. Members are asked to bring the following:
  Last Names beginning with A-K: Appetizer, side or salad
  Last Names beginning with L-Z: Dessert 
• OTHER:  We will have a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a gift of at least $10 that you would prefer somebody else would have.
  Email cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or let us know in our Facebook group if you plan to attend.

Winter Wonderland Run - January 24

 Join the Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati at our annual winter 5k run / walk at Fernbank Park on Sunday, January 24th, 2016. Fernbank Park is located along the Ohio River off US Route 50 in the Cincinnati community of Sayler Park.
The race starts at 1:00 PM, with race day registration beginning at noon at the Riverview Shelter  inside the Park. Preregistration is only $5.00 for RCGC members / 23 & Under and $10.00 for the general public. Register online at www.runsignup.com through January 20.
Race day registration will be $10.00 for Club members / 23 & Under and $15.00 for general public. Awards will go to the top overall male and female runner, top male and female walker, and top male and female runners in the following age groups: 18 &  Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ . Food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race.
  RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday January 24, 2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 5K All Terrain Run around the paths of Fernbank Park. No strollers allowed on course due to terrain.
• INFORMATION: The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a 5k run on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati. Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners – bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun! Register Online.

RCGC Board Meeting - January 6

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday December 2 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 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:  Wednesday January 6, 2016
• TIME: 7:30 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. 

Turfway Tick Tock Trot Recap and Results

About 45 runners flocked to Turfway Park in Florence Kentucky for the Inaugural Turfway Tick Trot. Conditions were windy, cloudy and cold on New Year's Eve. A  few runners were able to successfully navigate the synthetic track before 2016 hit. Zac  Holkamp was the top runner with a 10:54 followed by Lamuel Bean who ran 11:18. Kamaria Walton was the top female in 14:49 followed by Maliyah Mabry who ran a 15:37. Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results.
 Thank you to sponsors Tri-State Running Company, RoadId, Waltz Business Solutions and especially Turfway Park for being able to help the club pull off the race.
Thank you to volunteers Michael Guest, Julia Glasscock, Tom Glasscock, Denise Hovey, David Nelson, and Stacy Osborne. A special thank you to Mary Troilo from Turfway Park for helping with much of the planning to pull off a successful race.  View Results