RCGC Track Mile Recap

11 runners participated in the RCGC Track Mile this Past Tuesday at Covington Catholic in Park Hills KY  in sunny, but slightly windy conditions.  The course was about 4 laps around the Covington Catholic High School Track.  With 11 runners, there was one heat and all runners received a finisher medal.
The top male closest was Seth Streitmatter who ran the 1600 meters barefoot in 4:57 and follwoed by William Stolz who ran 5:10. Top female was Carol Siderits who ran a 9:25.
Thank you to our race day volunteers Todd Hofacre, Paul Long and Stacy Osborne.Thank to Covington Cathoic High School and their athletic department for allowing the club to use the track at the last minute. See you in 2017.
View Race Results.

RCGC Track Mile Race Results

Race Results from the RCGC Track Mile  held on Tuesday Evening at Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills KY.  If you have a question about the results, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Age Graded Results

RCGC Track Mile Tonight at 7:00 PM

Tonight is the RCGC Track Mile.  Race Day Registration opens at 6:00 PM and race start is at 7:00 PM.
Cost is $1.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $5.00 for the General Public. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - Open to All.
• TIME: 7:00 PM.
• PLACE: Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills KY.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 6:00 PM at the Covington Catholic High School Track.
• COST: $5.00 – General Public. $1.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under.  Opens 6:00 PM.
• COURSE: 4 laps around the Covington Catholic Track
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top Male and Top Female. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. No dogs or strollers allowed. Visit the race page for information.

2016 June RCGC Grand Prix Update

Scores have been updated for the 2016 RCGC Grand Prix through Memorial Day Race 40.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your best B race, and a C race.  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. So far, about 70 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next race in the RCGC Grand Prix will be the RCGC Track Mile on June 28.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the Memorial Day Race.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page at www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Top Grand Prix Scores Through Memorial Day Race 40

Top 10 Females		Top 10 Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	717	Lowell Clark	748
Kila Hanrahan	677	Martin Hovey	653
Nurys Diaz	656	Bob Platt	641
Caroline Siderits	569	Richard Gabbour	585
Stacey Herdering	517	Larry Richards	566
Sharon Niehaus	503	John Garrity	512
Jenny Garrity	450	Ryan Woolley	491
Jennifer Black	427	Jim Moyer	477
Cindy Cranmer	424	Rich Webber	405
Cindy Moore	347	James Welland	377

RCGC Track Mile - this Tuesday June 28

This Tuesday June 28 is the RCGC Track Mile. Please join us at Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills KY. Race Day Registration opens at 6:00 PM at the track. Race Day Cost  is $5.00 General Public,  $1 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   First Race starts at 7:00 PM. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Park Hills KY
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top  Overall Female Runner. Top Runner in  each Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 6:00 PM. Race Day Cost: $5.00 General Public,  $1 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   

• INFORMATION:  For more information, visit the race information page.

RCGC Volunteer Opportunities - Summer 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. RCGC Summer Track Mile - The RCGC Track Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Tuesday June 28. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. 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 www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
2. RCGC Heat Blister Mile - The RCGC Heat Blister Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday July 17. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. 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 www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair,  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 July 13.

RCGC Mile Series Update - Summer 2016

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. So far 3 - 1 mile races have run. Next race in the series is the RCGC Track Mile and the Madeira Mile.  Below is a list of the runners who have done at least one race in the series. Visit the RCGC Mile Series Page for More Info. About the RCGC Mile Series.

RCGC Mile Series Standings Through the Little Kings Mile

(Scores based on Age Grading)

First Name	Last Name	FYOTM	FairfieldMile	LittleKingsMile	Total
Jeff	Allen	0	0	93	93
Jennifer	Black	0	0	98	98
Lowell	Clark	97	0	97	194
Cindy	Cranmer	0	0	95	95
Nurys	Diaz	0	0	94	94
Barbara	Ellwein	96	100	91	287
Melissa	Farnsley	97	0	0	97
Richard	Gabbour	93	0	0	93
Jenny	Garrity	0	0	96	96
John	Garrity	98	0	100	198
Ellen	Gormley	0	0	92	92
Eric	Gould	96	0	95	191
Kila	Hanrahan	0	0	93	93
Todd	Hofacre	0	100	89	189
Josh	Horn	100	0	0	100
Martin	Hovey	95	0	90	185
Erin	Martell	0	0	88	88
Raymond	Martell	0	0	88	88
Cindy	Moore	100	0	97	197
Jim	Moyer	0	0	94	94
Sharon	Niehaus	95	0	87	182
Jerry	Patton	0	0	92	92
Bob	Platt	94	0	87	181
Larry	Richards	0	0	96	96
Greg	Roa	0	0	98	98
Lisa	Roa	0	0	89	89
Andrew	Rohne	0	0	91	91
Charlotte	Rose	98	0	0	98
Jean	Schmidt	0	0	100	100
Caroline	Siderits	0	98	90	188

2016 4th of July Races in Greater Cincinnati

In 2016, Fourth of July falls on a Monday but a couple of communities are holding the 4th of July events on a Saturday July 2 which means there are quite a few chances to race over the Fourth of July weekend in the Greater Cincinnati Area.  It is highly likely that there will be one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar for a few more races.
Friday July 1

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave,Madeira OH, Race Information.

Saturday July 2

• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Race Information.
• St Bernard Firecracker Run, 9:30 AM, St. Bernard Aquatic Center, St. Bernard OH, Race Information. 

Monday July 4

• Rocket Man 5k/10k/15K, 7:30 am, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• City of Edgewood Independence Day 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, www.stuartroadracing.com
• Run For Liberty 5k, 8:00 am, Lakota East High School, West Chester OH, Race Information.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township OH, Race Information.
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH www.ihnwc.org.

RCGC Heat Blister Mile - July 17

Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Join us at the Heat Blister Mile where we hope the temperature is hot but not Death Valley Hot! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday July 17 at 10:00 AM. Preregistration is $5.00 for club members /21 & Under and $10.00 for General Public.
Race-day Registration opens at 9:00 AM. - $10.00 for Club Members/ 21 & Under. $15.00 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 online registration page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday July 17, 2016
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $10- General Public, $5 - Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati (RCGC) Members/Age 21 & Under.  Ends Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15 – General Public. $10 – RCGC Members/Age 21 & Under. Opens at 9:00 am at Summit Park in Blue Ash.
• AWARDS: Top Male Overall and Female runners. Top Male and Female  in the following  Age Groups Runners: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday July 17 for the RCGC Heat Blister Mile.  For more information or to register, visit the online registration page., club website or get the flier. 

RCGC Track Mile - June 28

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a one mile race on the track at Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills KY on Tuesday June 28 at 7:00 PM. Race-day only registration beginning at 6:00 PM - $1.00 for RCGC Members or those 21 & Under. $5.00 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: Tuesday June 28, 2016
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Covington Catholic High School, Park Hills KY
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Tuesday June 28 for the RCGC Track Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at 6 PM. $1 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $5 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Online Registration Is Open For A Midsummer Night's Run

Online registration is now open for A Midsummer Night's Run.  Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati to go "Over Hill,  Over Dale, Through Brush, Through Briar" in A Midsummer Night's Run at Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood. Awards to the Top Male and Top  Females Runner and to the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 18 & Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through August 15, 2016. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

 RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Lower Millcrest Park, Norwood OH
• DISTANCE: 5k Run. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 18 & Under: $5.
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 18 & Under. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information for more information.

Memorial Day Race 40 Shirt Available for Purchase

Memorial Day Race 40 has a  few shirts left over from Monday's race.  They are orange t-shirts with the design from the club's first race in 1977 on front and the back listing the race sponsors. We have Small, Medium, Large, and XL. If you would like a shirt from the 2016 race, you can get them over at the  Memorial Day Race Online Registration(Click on the store tab) for the price of 9.95.  That includes shipping. They will be available for purchase through June. Order soon before June ends or we run out of the size that you want.
ORDER NOW!

June 2016 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races for the month of June. Check the club calendar for a few more races in June.
Saturday June 4

• Price Hill Pacer 5k / 10k, 8:30 am, Elder High School, Cincinnati OH, www.pricehillpacer.org.
• Tina's Angels Dairy Dash 5k Trail Run / Walk, 8:30 am, The Niederman Family Farm, Liberty Twp., OH, http://tinasangels.com.
• Paige's Princess Run, 9:00 am, Wyandot Elementary School, Liberty Twp, OH, www.paigesprincessrun.com.

Sunday June 5

• Parkinson's Steady Strides 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center Mason, OH, http://parkinsoncincinnati.org.

Saturday June 11

• Daniel Boone's Run for Statehood 1/2 Marathon and 5k, 8:00 am, Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY, www.danielboonerun.com. 
• NKYHatesHeroin 5k, 8:30 am, Simon Kenton High School, Independence KY, http://nkyhatesheroin.com  
• Run For the Poor 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 AM, St. ELizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mount Repose OH, www.racedmc.com. 
• Deerfield Honors Veterans Flag Day 5K, 9:00 am, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Lauren Hill 5k Spaghetti Run, 10:00 am, Riverboat Row, Newport KY, http://cincyrace.com.

Sunday June 12

• Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket 5k, 8:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, www.goldjacket5k.com.
• French Park Creek Crossings, 9:00 am, French Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday June 18

• Running MAD! Shirley Sayre Memorial 5K Walk/Run, 9:00 am, Bethel-Tate Middle School, Bethel, OH, http://runningmad5k.com 

Sunday June 19

• The Rusty Races, 11:00 am, Coney Island, Cincinnati OH, www.spiritofcincinnatus.org.

Friday June 24

• LEI 5k Run / Walk, 8:00 am, Mulhauser Barn, West Chester OH, www.nfcfchiari.com.

Saturday June 25

• Hyde Park Blast presented by Richards Industries, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Website.
• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, Greenhill Commons, Greenhills OH, www.pioneerrun.com