Turfway Tick Tock Trot Cancelled For Tonight

After talking with Turfway Park this morning,  it is too cold and unsafe to hold the Turfway Tick Trot Run  at Turfway Park tonight at 11:45 pm. We are cancelling the race. The club will be contacting all preregistered race participants and posting notices on many sites, including emails to go out. We are very sorry for the inconvenience but it is out of the RCGC's hands at this point. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

RCGC Board Meeting - January 2

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday January 2 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:00 PM. Note change in Time. 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:  Tuesday January 2, 2018
• TIME: 7:00 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.

2017 Tick Tock Early Registration Ends Tonight

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the Turfway Tick Tock Trot for this Sunday December 31 at Turfway Park at 11:45 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, December 31, 2017
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends December 28, 2017. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last. Opens at 10:30 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:30 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing before the humans race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:00 until 11:30 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing.
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. 

Registration Open For 2018 Winter Wonderland Run

Registration is open for the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. Join the Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati at our annual winter 5k run at Fernbank Park on Sunday, January 21, 2018. 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 $10.00 for RCGC members and $15.00 for the general public. Register online at www.runsignup.com. Race day registration will be $15.00 for Club members and $20.00 for general public. Awards will go to the top three male and top three female runners, 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 21, 2018
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 5K Run around the paths of Fernbank Park.  Be prepared to run any surface including possibly snow and ice
• INFORMATION: The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a 5k run on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Fernbank Park on the 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 Grand Prix Update - December 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix through theTurkey Burner Mile.(View Standings).  Scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next 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 75 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The final two races in the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix are the Egg Nog Jog and Turfway Tick Tock Trot.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Scores Through the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile

Top 10 Women		Top 10 Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	730	Rich Webber	779
Dianne Webber	681	Lap Tran	627
Ann Anderson	646	Richard Gabbour	593
Sharon Niehaus	585	Martin Hovey	587
Caroline Siderits	573	Lowell Clark	526
Cynthia Wallace	524	James Welland	524
Kila Hanrahan	505	Landen Fernandez	435
Elisa Wright	472	Eric Gould	434
Jean Schmidt	471	Ryan Woolley	424
Cindy Moore	448	John Garrity	337

Volunteer Opportunities - December 2017

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:

1. Turfway Tick Tock Trot - The Turfway Tick Tock Trot needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday December 31. It would take 2-3 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the Turfway Tick Tock Trot Shirt plus a couple of drink tickets. 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. Winter Wonderland Run - The Winter Wonderland Run  needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on January 21. 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 the online registration page. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair,  and Program Chair. 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 January 2.

2017 Turfway Tick Tock Trot - December 31

The Turfway Tick Tock Trot is a unique way to run into the New Year in Greater Cincinnati! Open to men, women and children, this event will be under the lights at Turfway Park in Florence Kentucky on Sunday December 31 at 11:45 PM. Runners do two laps around the Turfway Park race track for two miles or 16 furlongs. Top 25 Males and Top 25 Females will receive awards. No dogs or strollers are allowed on the track. Early registration is $20.00 and includes a long sleeve T-shirt while supplies last and $25 on race day. Final race of the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix and your last chance for a C Race. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, December 31, 2017
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15- RCGC Members. Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirt while supplies last.  Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Thursday, December 28, 2017 or until all slots are filled. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last.  Opens at 10:00 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:30 PM or until all slots are filled.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:00 PM to enjoy live horse racing before the humans race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:00 until 11:30 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:00 PM to enjoy live horse racing.
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Board Meeting - December 5

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday December 5 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:00 PM. Note change in Time. 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:  Tuesday December 5, 2017
• TIME: 7:00 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.

2017 RCGC Holiday In Lights Run - December 11

Join the Club for one of our longest running and favorite events... The Holiday in Lights Run. For 2017, we will be meeting at The Gruff in Covington KY on Monday December 11 at 6:30 pm. Run is open to the public!  We will plan on taking a group photo before we run. After the run, we will be meeting at the Gruff for drinks and appetizers. Food and one drink will be on the club.

Run Details

When: Monday, December 11th,2017
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: The Gruff, 129 E 2nd Street, Covington KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season around the downtown area.
Distance: Approximately 5 miles round trip. View Route. If you can't make 5 miles, we have a shorter route available.
Party: Follows the run at the Gruff at about 8:00 PM.

2017 December Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in December. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 2

• Arctic Dash, 9:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.kerndash.org. 
• Voices of Indiana Jingle Bell 5K/10K, 9:30 am, Greendale Cabin, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 

• Santa's 5k Fun Run, 1:00 pm, Independence Fire Station 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing Independence KY, Race Information.

Sunday December 3

• Seven Hills Run, 9:00 am, Lincoln Center 1027 Linn St. Cincinnati OH, 10:00 AM. Run Information.

Saturday December 9

• Reindeer Romp 5k and 10k, 9:00 am, Crosby Township Senior Center, Crosby Township OH, www.crosbytwp.org.
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.

Saturday December 16

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM, Longworth's Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org.

• Frosty 5k & Merry Mile, 10:00 am, Franklin County High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday December 23

• Topo Trail Running Series - Big Bone, 10:00 am, Big Bone Lick State Park, Union KY, www.topoadventuresports.org.

Sunday December 31

• Turfway Tick Tock Trot, 11:45 pm, Turfway Park, Florence KY, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

2017 RCGC Turkey Burner Mile Recap and Results

21 runners participated in the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile this past Sunday November 26, 2017 at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH(View photos).  Conditions for the race were cool and clear and slightly windy.The wind would effect the runners on the L shaped out and back flat mile course on the former taxi runway of Blue Ash Airport.
Top finisher was Seth Streitmatter of Cincinnati OH  with a time of 5:30. He was followed by Rich Weber who ran a 6:08. Landen Fernandez was third in 6:13.  Top female was Cindy Moore of Cincinnati OH who edged Sarah Minges at the finish with a time of 7:20. Charlotte Gould was third in 7:59. (View results).
 Thank you to our volunteers Ann Anderson, Megan Fryburger, Eric Gould, Todd Hofacre, Stacy Osborne and Jim Welland.  Without their help, the race could not have happened.
If you won an award and you had to leave early, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. See you next year. View Results.

2017 RCGC Turkey Burner Mile Results

Race Results from the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile held Sunday afternoon November 26 at Summit Park in Blue Ash.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Complete results will be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.

• Overall Results
• Awards List
• Female Results
• Male Results

2017 Turkey Burner Mile - this Sunday November 26

This Sunday November 26 is the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile at Summit Park. Please join us on a mile course on the taxi runway at Summit Park. Race Day Registration opens at noon at Summit Park. Race Day Cost  is $15.00 General Public,  $10 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. T shirts will be available for $5.00   Race starts at 1:00 PM. See you there!
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 26, 2017
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile on the taxi runway. 
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runner. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACENUMBER PICKUP: Opens at  noon at Summit Park. Race Day Cost: $15.00 - General Public, $10 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  T-shirts available for 5.00. Note: To get the club discount, please have proof of membership.
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2017 RCGC Turkey Burner Mile

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday November 22.  Online Registration is available through Friday November 25 until 11:59 AM.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the registration page for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 26, 2017
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• PREREGISTRATION: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. T-shirt is available for an additional $5.00. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens at noon at Summit Park. $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts may be available on race day for $5.00.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 27 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Visit the registration page or get the flier for more information.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - November 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix through the Mason Half Marathon.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next 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 75 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 Upcoming races in the RCGC Grand Prix include the Straight Street Climb and Turkey Burner Mile.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the Mason Half Marathon.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Scores Through the Mason Half Marathon

Top Ten Women		Top Ten Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	730	Rich Webber	779
Dianne Webber	678	Martin Hovey	587
Ann Marr	629	Lap Tran	579
Caroline Siderits	573	Richard Gabbour	550
Sharon Niehaus	540	Lowell Clark	432
Cynthia Wallace	524	Ryan Woolley	424
Kila Hanrahan	505	Landen Fernandez	387
Elisa Wright	472	James Welland	381
Jean Schmidt	471	Eric Gould	378
Gina Meyers	445	John Garrity	337

40th Annual Seven Hills Run - December 3

The Seven Hills Run is a 13.5 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. 
 The 40th Annual Seven Hills Run takes place on Sunday December 3, 2017 and will start near downtown at the Lincoln Community Center on Linn Street and wind through Mt. Adams by way of Monastery St. It will then continue to Mt. Auburn, Bellevue Hills, Fairview Heights, Harrison Avenue Hill, up Lehman St. and end in Price Hill.
Preregistration fee is $25.00 or $40.00 if a Seven Hills Run t-shirt is ordered.
Registration is $30.00 on the day of the run. T-shirts may be purchased for $15.00 the day of the event if they are available.
For more information, visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page.  
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, December 4, 2016 
• TIME: 9:00 am
• PLACE: Lincoln Community Center, 1027 Linn St., Cincinnati OH
• INFO: 13.5 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. For more information, visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page. 

2017 Thanksgiving Day Races in Greater Cincinnati

It is two weeks to go until Thanksgiving and before you sit down and eat, you can do a run or walk.  There are quite a few races on Thanksgiving Day 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.

• Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 AM, Lifetime Fitness Deerfield Twp OH - Run the Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day"! The 10K race and 5K walk will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness.  They start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Race Information. 
• ORRRC Turkey Trot, 8:30 AM, Riverfront Park, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for over 35 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• 108th Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH - 10k Run/Walk. One of the oldest races in the nation and an annual tradition for more than a hundred years. For more information, visit www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH - Start your Thanksgiving off right at the Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk. Visit www.easterncincinnati.younglife.org for more information or to register.
• Run Turkey Run, 9:00 AM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY - If you don't want to deal with the crowds, come out to Burlington Baptist Church's Run Turkey Run 5K on Thanksgiving morning. This family 5K and fun walk is a great community event that allows you to burn some extra calories before the big feast that is Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more or register online at www.runningtime.net.
• Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run , 9:00 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Visit http://www.mqhschool.com or http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.

2017 Norwood Striders & Worthy Adversaries Reunion - November 17

Before the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, there was the Norwood Striders, a group of Norwood alumni that ran in races around Cincinnati in the 70's and 80's. They are having their annual reunion at the new and improved Indian Mound Cafe on Friday November 17 beginning at 7:30 pm. Come and mourn for your lost youth with a bunch of people that were there with you. Everyone is welcome.
Details

• DATE: Friday November 17, 2017 
• TIME: 7:30 PM until it's done 
• PLACE: Indian Mound Cafe, corner of Indian Mound and Montgomery, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Splendid Time is guaranteed for all so come and spend an evening with the people you squandered your youth with.

November 2017 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November. NOTE: RCGC Grand Prix Races in bold.
Saturday November 4

• Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.

• Cincinnati Right to Life Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH, http://cincyrace.com 

Sunday November 5

•  Mason Half Marathon and 5K, 8:00 am, Mason High School, Mason, OH, Race Information.

Saturday November 11

• LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, St. Barbara Church, Independence KY,  www.turkeyfoottrot.com. 

• DAV 5k, 9:00 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday November 12

•  Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com
• Run the Park 5k, 2:00 PM, Versailles State Park, Versailles IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday November 18

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield, OH, www.speedy-feet.com.
• Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org. 

• Holiday in Lights 5k, 6:00 pm, Sharon Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.holidayinlights.com.  

Sunday November 19

•  Straight Street Climb, 9:00 am, Straight Street,  Cincinnati OH , http://straightstreethillclimb.com. 

Thursday November 23

• Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 am, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, Race Information.
• 108th Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 am, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH, http://easterncincinnati.younglife.org.

Sunday November 27

•  RCGC Turkey Burner Mile Run, 1:00 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH,  Race Information. 

2017 Ault Park Mile Recap and Results

25 runners participated in the Ault Park Mile this past Sunday October 29, 2017 at Ault Park in Hyde Park OH(View photos).  Conditions for the race were cold, cloudy and slightly windy for a late October race. The unique mile course was 1.5 times around the Ault Park Circle starting out with a short downhill descent followed by a long uphill climb. After the uphill climb, runners had a long downhill descent followed by a short uphill climb into the finish. Overall elevation of the course was a slight uphill.
Top finisher was Sam Richardson of Loveland OH  with a time of 5:54. He was closely followed by Joshua Lane who ran a 5:58. Rich Webber was third in 6:08.  Top female was Diana Filtz of Cincinnati OH who ran a 6:14. She was followed by Cindy Moore who ran a 7:29 and Charlotte Gould who ran a 8:04.   (View results).
Thank you to our sponsors Fleet Feet Sports and RoadId for supplying awards and bibs.
 Thank you to our volunteers Ann Anderson, Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, Kila Hanrahan, Todd Hofacre, Stacy Osborne and Jim Welland.  Without their help, the race could not have happened.
If you won an award and you had to leave early, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. See you next year. View Results.

2017 Ault Park Mile Results

Race Results from the 2017 Ault Park Mile held on Sunday Morning October 29 at Ault Park in Hyde Park.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Complete results will be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

RCGC Board Meeting - November 1

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday November 1 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 November 1, 2017
• 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.

2017 Ault Park Mile - This Sunday October 29

This Sunday October 29 is the Ault Park Mile. Please join us on a unique mile course around the Ault Park Circle. Race Day Registration opens at 9:00 AM at the shelter in the circle and near the former soccer field. Race Day Cost  is $15.00 General Public,  $10 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Shirts if you want one are 10.00 on race day.   Race starts at 10:00 AM. See you there!
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 29, 2017
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. View Course.
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runner. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACENUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 9:00 AM at the shelter in Ault Park. Race Day Cost: $15.00 - General Public, $10 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Shirts are  10.00.  Note: To get the club discount, please have the club membership card or other proof of membership.
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information. "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.

Early Registration Ends Tonight For The 2017 Ault Park Mile

Early registration ends tonight for the Ault Park Mile.  Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM on Thursday October 26.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Shirts are 8.00.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 29, 2017
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. View course. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. Shirts are $8.00
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts are $10.00 on race day.
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Males and Top 3 Overall Females. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2017 Ault Park Mile

Early registration ends soon for the Ault Park Mile. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday October 24.  Online Registration is available through Thursday October 26.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Register now before the price goes up. It is an "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 29, 2017
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times.  Features a down hill start.  View Course. 
• PREREGISTRATION: Deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday October 24.  Online Registration is available through Thursday October 26.General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. Shirts: $8.00
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:00 am at the shelter in the Circle. $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts: $10.00
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Males and Top 3 Overall Females. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• INFO: "A" Race in the RCGC Grand Prix.. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - November 26

Looking for a way to work off those extra holiday calories? Join us at the Turkey Burner Mile! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will host a one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday November 26th at 1:00 PM. Awards to the Top Male and Top  Female Runner and to the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Cost is $10 - General Public and $5 for RCGC Members or 21 & under for early registration.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through November  24, 2017 until 11:59 AM.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 26, 2017
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. T-shirt is available for an additional $5.00. Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts may be available on race day for $5.00.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 26 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Visit the registration page or www.cincinnatirunning.com or get the flier for more information.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - October 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix through the Bean Bash Dash.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next 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 75 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 Upcoming races in the RCGC Grand Prix include the the Ault Park Mile and Mason Half Marathon and 5k.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the Bean Bash Dash.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Scores Through the Bean Bash Dash

Top 10 Women		Top Ten Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	717	Rich Webber	773
Dianne Webber	581	Martin Hovey	587
Caroline Siderits	573	Lap Tran	483
Ann Marr	551	Richard Gabbour	458
Sharon Niehaus	540	Ryan Woolley	424
Kila Hanrahan	505	Lowell Clark	337
Elisa Wright	472	John Garrity	337
Jean Schmidt	471	Landen Fernandez	290
Gina Meyers	445	James Welland	288
Jenny Garrity	419	Eric Gould	284

Volunteer Opportunities - Fall 2017

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:

1. RCGC Ault Park Mile - The RCGC Ault Park Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday October 29. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the Ault Park Mile 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. RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - The RCGC Turkey Burner Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday November 26. 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 the online registration page. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair,  Program Chair, and Membership Chair. 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 November 1.

Mason Half-Marathon and 5k - November 5

Join the Epilepsy Foundation for the 2017 Mason Half Marathon and 5k!
Come out on Sunday, November 5, 2017, for the Mason Half Marathon, 5K run/walk to support those in our community who struggle from the effects of seizures. Runners follow a beautiful course through local parks and the streets of Mason. Chip timing is used and all finishers of the 5K run/walk and of the half marathon will receive finisher medals as well as a great event shirt. Visit www.epilepsy-ohio.org for more information.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 5, 2017
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Mason Community Center, Mason OH
• DISTANCE: Half Marathon and 5k.
• INFORMATION: Join the Epilepsy Foundation for the Annual Mason Half Marathon! Runners follow a beautiful course through local parks and the streets of Mason. Chip timing is used and all finishers of the 5K run/walk and of the half marathon will receive finisher medals as well as a great event shirt. Visit www.epilepsy-ohio.org for more information.

2017 Halloween Races in Greater Cincinnati

Any kid knows that October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October to get you in the Halloween spirit.   Here are a few of them: 

• Halloween Without Heroin 5k, Saturday October 7, 12:00 PM, Damon Park, Middletown OH - Join the Salvation Army for their Halloween Without Heroin 5K Race/Walk. This year the race is at Damon Park, right where the Salvation Army Safe House sits. Cost of the 5K is $15 for adults preregistration and $20 raceday. Features a post race festival including music and balloon release. Visit the race information page for more information or to register.
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 7, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
• Trick or Trail, Sunday October 8, 2:00 PM, Oxford Community Park, Oxford OH - A 1K or 5K-ish Run/Walk in Costume along the Trails of the Oxford Community Park.  A Great Day of FUN for the Whole Family to Enjoy! Proceeds support The Luna Cares Fund which was created to help local women battling cancer with the financial burdens caused from medical costs incurred during treatments. Visit http://lunacares.com for more information.
• Mud-o-Ween 5k, Saturday October 21, 10:00 AM, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH - Take on the muckiest challenge! Three miles on all terrain trail run. You won’t come out clean after you slide down the ravine and run the creek trail. Forget about tires or barrels as obstacles– worry about fallen trees to block your way. Think you can cross the pond and still be recognized by your friends? Come race dressed as your favorite super hero if you dare. See what you can accomplish at the Countryside YMCA Mud-O-Ween! Stay for the After-Mud-Celebation and Harvest Party.Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.
• Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 24, 6:30 PM, Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for over 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2016 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Run Like Hell, Friday October 27, 7:30 PM, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH - Run a 5K in costume... Through a cemetery... To a party at the finish. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit http://cincyrunlikehell.com for more information. 
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk , Saturday October 28th 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.
• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 28, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH -  Dust off your your silliest, spookiest costumes and join NAMI for their annual NAMI Trick or Trot 5K run!  For more information, visit www.nami-cc.org.

Pacers needed for Detroit Marathon, International Half Marathon & US Only Half Marathon on 10/15/17

Got in an email:
Beast Pacing is looking for pacers for the Detroit Marathon & Half Marathon & International Half Marathon (10/15/17) in Detroit, MI. They need marathon pacers for the following time slots: 3:10 and 3:25.
 If you are interested in pacing this or others please send an email to info@beastpacing.com with your last 3 marathon or half marathon times (whichever is applicable), the races you ran them at, your phone #, address, singlet/shirt size, and if you own a Garmin or other GPS type watch.
 All pacers receive a complimentary entry into the race and all the goodies the regular runners receive (shirt, medal, official time, swag bag, and post race food etc.) Pacers are not allowed to wear music while pacing and are there to encourage and help other runners reach their goals.
 If you are motivated, love to help others, and can keep a consistent pace they'd love to hear from you!
 There are many opportunities all over the country. If the Detroit Marathon/Half doesn't fit you, but you are interested in pacing other races please contact them. For information about Beast Pacing, go to their Facebook Page.

RCGC Board Meeting - October 4

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday October 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 October 4, 2017
• 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.

Tuesday Night Turtles Group Run begins October 3

Starting this Tuesday October 3, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be having a group run for the slower runners called the Tuesday Night Turtles.  Pace will be 10 minutes and slower per mile.  Meet in Tower Park by the Tennis Courts at 6:30 PM. Routes will be between 2 to 4 miles. All paces are welcome as long as you can run slower than a 10 minute mile. For more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
Group Run Details:

• DATE: Begins Tuesday, October 3, 2017 and every Tuesday through the rest of 2017.
• TIME: 6:30 PM. 
• PLACE: Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY.  Meet by the shelter near the tennis courts. 
• INFO: Starting Tuesday October 3 and every Tuesday through 2017, the Runners' Club will be having a group run for the slower runners called the Tuesday Night Turtles. Meet in Tower Park in Ft. Thomas KY by the Tennis Courts at 6:30 PM.  Routes will be between 2 to 4 miles. All paces are welcome as long as you can run slower than a 10 minute mile. For more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. 

2017 October Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in October. Check the club calendar for a few more races in October and the fall running season.
 Sunday October 1

• Bearcat Dash and Bash, 8:30 am, Alumni Center - UC Main Campus, Cincinnati OH,  http://bearcatsdash.com

Thursday October 5

• Bean Bash Dash, 6:30 PM, Turfway Park, Florence KY, www.beanbash.org.

 Saturday October7

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Jack Casino, Cincinnati, OH, http://queenbeehalf.com.
• Undy 5000, 9:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, http://support.ccalliance.org.
• Cliftonfest 5k, 9:00 am, Burnett Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.cliftonfest.com. 

• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Sunday October 8

• Indian Run 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park,  Covington KY, Race Information. 

Saturday October 14

• Raptor Run 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Creation Museum, Petersburg KY, Race Information.
• Salute To Service 5k, 10:00 am, Newport On the Levee, Newport KY, www.newportonthelevee.com. 

Sunday October 15

•  Paw Joggers Rescue Run, 10:00 am, Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville OH, http://pawjoggersrescuerun.com.

Saturday October 21

• Queen City Foundation 5k Challenge, 8:30 am, Eden Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.
• 5k4Kids Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Colerain Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net. 

Friday October 27

• Run Like Hell, 7:30 pm, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH, http://cincyrunlikehell.com.

Saturday October 28

• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH, www.nami-cc.org

Sunday October 29

• Stone Steps 50K, 8:00 am, Mt. Airy Forest,  Cincinnati, OH, http://stonesteps50k.com.
• Ault Park Mile, 10:00 am, Ault Park,  Cincinnati, OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

Bean Bash Dash - October 5

Come to the Bean Bash Dash on Thursday Night on October 5 at 6:30 pm at Turfway Park. $20 per person. Registration includes admission to the Bean Bash Celebration on Saturday October 7 beginning at 1:00PM on the second floor. The Race begins and ends ON the Turfway Park track with registration located in the paddock area. No pets or strollers please.  The Bean Bash Dash is part of the Bean Bash, a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of NKY, Redwood, BAWAC and New Perceptions.  Visit http://beanbash.org for more information.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday October 5, 2017
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence KY
• DISTANCE: 5K Run on the Turfway Park Track
• INFORMATION: $20 per person. Registration includes admission to the Bean Bash Celebration on Saturday October 7 beginning at 1:00PM. The Race begins and ends ON the Turfway Park track with registration located in the paddock area. No pets or strollers please. C Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Visit http://beanbash.org for more information.

Online Registration Open For 2017 Ault Park Mile

Online registration is open for the 2017 Ault Park Mile  which is held on October 29, 2017.  Top Three  Male and Top Three  Female Runners get awards. Also age group awards are given for the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through October 26, 2017.

 RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 29, 2017
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile Run around Observatory Circle in Ault Park. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10. RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. Shirts: $8.00
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts: $10.00
• INFO: Visit the registration page for more information.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - September 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix through the 4th Race of the RCGC Cross Country Series.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next 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 75 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 Upcoming races in the RCGC Grand Prix include the the Brewery Run 14k/7k Run, Tarangini 5k and the Bean Bash Dash.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the final Race of the RCGC Cross Country Series.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Scores Through the Final Race Of the
RCGC Cross Country Series

Top Ten Females		Top Ten Males
Barbara Ellwein	708	Rich Webber	769
Dianne Webber	581	Martin Hovey	492
Ann Marr	551	Richard Gabbour	458
Kila Hanrahan	505	Ryan Woolley	424
Caroline Siderits	503	Lap Tran	383
Elisa Wright	472	John Garrity	337
Jean Schmidt	471	Landen Fernandez	290
Gina Meyers	445	James Welland	288
Jenny Garrity	419	Lowell Clark	287
Sheena Harrell	411	Jerry Patton	281

Tarangini 5k Run/Walk - September 17

The Tarangini 5K Run or Walk features a 5K course starting at Corwin M Nixon Park in Mason, OH and loops through the trails of Pine Hill Park. Pre-registered participants receive T-Shirts and awards for the top 3 competitors. Proceeds benefit the Common Ground project in Mason, OH a playground for children with physical disabilities. For more information, visit the race registration page.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, September 17, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 8:30 AM. 
• PLACE: Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH. 
• COURSE: : 5k (3.1 mile) Starts in Corwin Nixon Park and loops through the trails of Pine Hill Park.  
• INFORMATION: Proceeds benefit the Common Ground project in Mason, OH a playground for children with physical disabilities. For more information, visit the race registration page.

RCGC Board Meeting - September 6

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 6 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 September 6, 2017
• 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.

2017 Run@Work and Run@School Day - September 15

The 12th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 6th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 15. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started! Post your event on the RRCA Run@Work Day Fan Page to let others know what you are doing on September 15.

September 2017 Races in Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2017. Check the club calendar for more races.
Saturday September 2

• Hamilton Nightglow Marathon and Half Marathon, 6:00 pm, Fitton Center For the  Arts, Hamilton OH, www.hamiltonnightglow.com.

Sunday September 3

• Terrace Park 5k Bulldog Run, 9:00 am, Gazebo on Elm Avenue, Terrace Park OH, Race Information. 

Thursday September 7

• Harvest Home Fair Mile, 5:50 pm, Harvest Home Fair Park, Cheviot OH, www.harvesthomefair.com  

Saturday September 9

• Ellie & Tyler's 4 Miler and Evy's 10k, 9:00 am, Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison OH, www.runningtime.net.  
•  Hike and 5k Run For Hospice, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH,  www.hospiceofcincinnati.org.

Sunday September 10

• Sunflower Revolution, 8:45 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, www.sunflowerrev.org.

Saturday September 16

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 8:00 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH, http://runbeerseries.com
• Robin’s Nest 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park, Covington KY, www.robinsnestfund.org.
• Power is Teal 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org. 

Sunday September 17

• Tarangini 5k, 8:30 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, Race Information.
• Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Maria Schaffenstein, 4:00 pm, St. Agnes Church, Ft. Wright KY, www.sprunning.com. 

Friday September 22

• MSJ 5K, 6:45 pm, Mount Saint Joseph's University, 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH, www.runningtime.net. 

Saturday September 23

• Run For the Hills 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 pm, St. James Pocket Park, Cincinnati OH, www.sprunning.com.
• Carenet 5k Run/Walk for Life, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park, Covington KY, www.choselifenky.org.
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 24

• Sophie's Angel Run, 1:00 pm, St. Jude Church, Cincinnati OH, www.sophiesangelrun.org.

Saturday September 30

• Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.
• McCormickfest 5k Run/Walk, 3:30 pm, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, www.mccormickpto.com.
• Warrior Run, 5:30 pm, Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org.

2017 Queen City Invitational - September 2

The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see the local college cross country teams like University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University race without a drive out of town. Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2017 marks the 36th year that the meet has been held. The meet is Saturday September 2 at VOA Park in West Chester .The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit GoXavier.com for more information.

2017 RCGC Series Week 4 Recap

The 2017 RCGC Cross Country Series  fourth and final race of the series was this past Thursday August 10 at Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood.  About 15 runners showed up to race on a 2 mile course that was pretty fast due to the recent round of weather (View photos).  Race conditions featured sunny skies, a slight wind and low humidity.  Top male was Andy Schenk who 11:14 over the hilly course. Top female was Nikki Schenk who ran a 13:35.  Thank you to runners and volunteers who participated in the 2017 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - August 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix through the 3rd Race of the RCGC Cross Country Series.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next 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 75 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 Upcoming August races in the RCGC Grand Prix include the Brian Rohne Cross Country Run on August 8, and the and the 4th race of the RCGC Cross Country Series.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the 3rd Race of the RCGC Cross Country Series.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Scores Through the 3rd Race Of the
RCGC Cross Country Series

Top 10 Women		Top 10 Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	707	Rich Webber	769
Dianne Webber	581	Martin Hovey	512
Ann Marr	551	Richard Gabbour	458
Kila Hanrahan	525	Ryan Woolley	444
Elisa Wright	472	Lap Tran	383
Jean Schmidt	471	John Garrity	337
Caroline Siderits	453	James Welland	308
Sharon Niehaus	446	Landen Fernandez	290
Gina Meyers	445	Lowell Clark	287
Jenny Garrity	419	Jerry Patton	281

RCGC Board Meeting - August 9

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday August 9 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 August 9, 2017
• 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.

2017 RCGC Cross Country Series Week 3 Recap

The 2017 RCGC Cross Country Series  third race was this past Thursday August 3 at Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood.  About 18 runners showed up to race on a 2 mile course that was pretty fast due to the recent round of weather (View photos).  Race conditions featured sunny skies with a slight wind and some humidity.  Top male was Drew Bryan who ran an 11:28 over the hilly course and followed by Andy Schenk who ran 11:31.  Top female was Maddie Baker of Norwood who ran a 12:59.  Second female was Nikki Schenk who ran a 13:20.   Join us next Thursday August 10 at Lower Millcrest Park in Norwood at 7:00 PM for the fourth race in the RCGC Urban Cross Country Series.