Memorial Day Race 41 Recap and Results

About 200 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 29 to Otto Armleder Park for Cincinnati's second oldest race.(View photos). They enjoyed a flat fast 5k course in sunny conditions.
Cory Logsdon of Omaha Nebraska was the top male with a time of 16:27 followed by Seth Streitmatter in 17:59 and Chris Nye who ran an 18:56.  The top female finisher was Kimberley Rennie of Terrace Park who ran a 21:06 followed by 2016 Champ Annette Molina who ran a  time of 22:03 and Katherine Bayer with a time of 22:24.  Jerry Muskal was the top male walker with a time of 31:08 and Miriam Jacobs was the top female with a time of 41:40(View Race Results)

   Thank you to our sponsors RoadId, Waltz Business Solutions for printing the fliers, and  TriState Running Company for providing gift cards to the top male and female finishers.

A big thank you goes to our volunteers Mary Alice Gruden, Bill Hardy, Mike Harvey, Bill Hofacre, Mary Hofacre, Hannah Hofacre, Esther Hofacre, Liz Hofacre, Nicole Hofacre, Stacy Osborne, Dale Pepper, Rick Toerner, Jim Welland, Ryan Woolley and Nancy Zadek. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2017. Race results.
 If you won an award(View Award Winners) and were unable to pick it up, you can pick it up at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH.

Memorial Day Race 41 Race Results

Race Results from Memorial Day Race 41. Full results should be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week. If you have a question or you won an award but had to leave early, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Age Group Results
• Award List

RCGC Grand Prix Update - May 2017

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2017. 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 or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the Flying Pig Marathon and about 90 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next race in the series are the club's Memorial Day Race and the Dogwood Dash which is now a  C race.  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Scores Through the Flying Pig Marathon

Top Ten Females		Top Ten Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	615	Rich Webber	687
Nurys Diaz	575	Martin Hovey	492
Ann Marr	553	Richard Gabbour	414
Elisa Wright	474	Lap Tran	383
Gina Meyers	445	Ryan Woolley	316
Dianne Webber	433	Lowell Clark	287
Sheena Harrell	413	Jerry Patton	281
Kila Hanrahan	401	James Welland	253
Melissa Heaton	401	John Garrity	237
Jean Schmidt	377	Matthew Behrensmeyer	200

Memorial Day Race 41 - This Monday May 29

This Monday May 29 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Please join us on a fast spectator friendly course. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the shelter inside the park. Race Day Cost  is $20.00 General Public, and   $15 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 41 Shirts are available for $10. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Otto Armleder Park. See you there!


RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2017
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, Cincinnati OH
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati: Take Columbia Parkway to the Beechmont Avenue Ramp. Right on Wilmer. Right on Beechmont Circle. Left on Wooster Pike. Park entrance is on the right at the stoplight just before US Bank Building.
  From the North: Take I-71 to Exit 9 (Fairfax/Red Bank Rd). Stay on Red Bank until it ends at Wooster Pike. Turn right on Wooster. Park Entrance is 1.4 miles on the left at the stoplight just after US Bank Building.
• AWARDS: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+ . Walker Awards: Top Overall Male and Female, Top Master Male and Top Master Female(40-59), and Top Legend Male and Top Legend Female(60+)
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 40 Shirts are available for $10.  Please provide proof to get the club discount.

• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course(View Course Map) - Have your friends and family see you run an entire 5k from start to finish with no looping. Food, awards and doorprizes follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 41 shirts are available for $10.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Race Day Discounts For Club Members

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati offers a Race Day  discount for club members on many of the races that it puts on like the Memorial Day Race and RCGC Track Mile.  To get the discount, you need to provide proof. If you are a club member, it can be difficult and to make registration run smoothly, please provide proof of membership so our volunteers can process you and other race day runners easily.  Proof of Current Membership can include one of the following:

1. A current membership card that you downloaded from runsignup.com .
2. If you do not have your card but your smartphone, you can use your smartphone to verify that your membership is current if you have an internet connection on race day.
3. If you recently joined online via PayPal and do not yet have a card, a copy of your  membership receipt.
4. A credible current member can vouch for you(Good luck with that). 
5. Fill out a membership form on race day and pay for both the membership and the race.

Memorial Day Race 41 Registration Ends Today

Today is the last day to to register for Memorial Day Race 41, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day race.  Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up.   Cost is $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional Memorial Day Race 41 shirt(view design) available for $8.00. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Wednesday May 24, 2017. Cost is $15 for General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional  Memorial Day Race 41 Commemorative Shirt available for $8.00
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati: Take Columbia Parkway to the Beechmont Avenue Ramp. Right on Wilmer. Right on Beechmont Circle. Left on Wooster Pike. Park entrance is on the right at the stoplight just before US Bank Building.
  From the North: Take I-71 to Exit 9 (Fairfax/Red Bank Rd). Stay on Red Bank until it ends at Wooster Pike. Turn right on Wooster. Park Entrance is 1.4 miles on the left at the stoplight just after US Bank Building. 
• COURSE: Fast, flat, spectator friendly 5K course on the loop in Armleder Park. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Course is USATF Certified.
• AWARDS:Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Online Registration is available through Wednesday May 24.    Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood - June 10

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood is a fast flat half marathon and 5k in Falmouth KY. It provides a great race at a great price in a nice area just outside Greater Cincinnati.  $500 Cash Purse if 100 pre-register by May 31 or 200 for race day. Visit www.danielboonerun.com, the online registration page, or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2017
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY
• COURSE: Fast, flat course around the city of Falmouth Kentucky
• AWARDS: TROPHIES 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female in 5K and Half-marathon
  132 TROPHIES IN TEN AGE GROUPS IN 5K AND HALF-MARATHON
  CERTIFICATES TO ALL FINISHERS (Above design imprinted on certificates)
  1st PLACE PLAQUES To First Male and Female PENDLETON COUNTY RESIDENTS (in both races)
  $500.00 CASH PURSE (If 100 pre-registered or 200 by race day) 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female in Half-Marathon
• RACE INFORMATION: Visit www.danielboonerun.com or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information. Online Registration Available.

Race Volunteers Needed For Memorial Day Race 41

The RCGC Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, course marshals and post race on Monday May 29. It would take 2-3 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative Memorial Day Race 41 Shirt plus 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 signing up at www.runsignup.com or send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Early Registration Ends Soon for Memorial Day Race 41

Early registration ends soon for Memorial Day Race 41 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Back in 2017 and with as many names (Memorial Day Race, Memorial Run, Memorial Day Run, Fork in the Road, Clifton Classic, Conquest de Clifton, RCGC River Run) through the years as Spinal Tap drummers.
The deadline for Mail entries is Monday May 22.  Online Registration is available through Wednesday May 24.  Cost is $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional Memorial Day Race 41 shirt(view design) available for $8.00. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Wednesday May 24, 2017. Cost is $15 for General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional  Memorial Day Race 41 Commemorative Shirt available for $8.00
• DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Cincinnati: Take Columbia Parkway to the Beechmont Avenue Ramp. Right on Wilmer. Right on Beechmont Circle. Left on Wooster Pike. Park entrance is on the right at the stoplight just before US Bank Building.
  From the North: Take I-71 to Exit 9 (Fairfax/Red Bank Rd). Stay on Red Bank until it ends at Wooster Pike. Turn right on Wooster. Park Entrance is 1.4 miles on the left at the stoplight just after US Bank Building. 
• COURSE: Fast, flat, spectator friendly 5K course on the loop in Armleder Park. There will be a water station near the halfway point. Course is USATF Certified.
• AWARDS:Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Online Registration is available through Wednesday May 24. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by Monday May 22.   Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

RCGC Track Mile - June 20

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a one mile race on the track at Shea Stadium in Norwood OH on Tuesday June 20 at 7:00 PM. Race-day only registration beginning at 6:00 PM - $5.00 for RCGC Members or those 21 & Under. $10.00 for General Public. Note: To get the discount, please have proof of membership. 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 20, 2017
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE:  Shea Stadium, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Tuesday June 20 for the RCGC Track Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at 6 PM. $5 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RCGC Volunteer Opportunities - May 2017

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. Memorial Day Race 41 - The RCGC Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, course marshals and post race on Monday May 29. It would take 2-3 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative Memorial Day Race Shirt plus 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.runsignup.com. 
2. Memorial Day Race 41 - The RCGC Memorial Day Race needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, and timing on Tuesday June 20. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the commemorative RCGC Technical Shirt plus 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.
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.

RCGC Board Meeting - May 17

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday May 17 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 May 17, 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.

Online Registration Open For Heat Blister Mile

Online Registration is now open for the RCGC Heat Blister Mile  - the race where we like it hot but not Death Valley hot.  The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds raised go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Register now.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday July 16, 2017
• 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 Thursday, July 13, 2017.
• 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 16 for the RCGC Heat Blister Mile.  For more information or to register, visit the online registration page, or  club website. 

Rain Date For the Dogwood Dash

Saw on the Boone County Arboretum site:
Severe thunderstorms on April 29 caused us to cancel the Dogwood Dash for the first time in the event's history. After considering multiple options and logistical challenges of each, a reschedule date was not feasible, so we are running a "virtual" dash in its place. Participants can complete a 5K race on their own, any time between May 8 (noon) through June 1, and submit their own results on the honor system. Click here for additional details.

May 2017 Races in Greater Cincinnati

Flying Pig Weekend has passed. However, there are more races in May than just the Flying Pig Marathon including the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Memorial Day Race.  We listed a few below but there are several more on the club calendar.
May Races

• Friday May 12, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, www.sprunning.com.
• Saturday May 13, Butterfly Walk 5k/10k To Benefit Cancer Free Kids, 8:00 AM, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township OH. Race information available at www.butterflywalk.com.   
• Saturday May 13, RedLegs Run For Home 5k and 10k, 8:00 AM, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH. Race Information.
• Saturday May 13, Forest Hills 5k, 8:30 AM, Nagel Middle School, Anderson Township OH. Visit www.racedmc.com for more information.
• Saturday May 13, Girls on The Run 5k, 4:00 PM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org.
• Sunday May 14, Mother's Day 5k Run & Walk, 8:30 AM, Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, Middletown OH. Visit www.speedy-feet.com for more information.
• Saturday May 20, Kenton County Veterans Memorial 5k, 8:30 AM, , Crescent Springs KY. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Saturday May 20, OTR 5k Run and Walk, 10:00 AM, Washington Park, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.otrchamber.com. 
• Saturday May 20, Paige's Princess Run, 9:00 AM, Wyandott Elementary School, Liberty Twp, OH, www.paigesprincessrun.com.
• Sunday May 21, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Monday May 29, Memorial Day Race 41, 9:00 AM, Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

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

Stop by the RRCA Booth at the Flying Pig Expo

The Road Runners' Club of America(RRCA) has a booth at the 2017 Expo for the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend and the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be there. The Flying Pig Expo is open 12:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday.  The booth is located in the center of the action. Stop by and introduce yourself to the RRCA and the RCGC.  On had will be the Ohio RRCA State Rep Samantha Collmar. We look forward to seeing you.