2020 Leap Day Race Results

Here are the Race Results from the Leap Day Race that was held this afternoon February 29,2020  at Lunken Playfield.  Thank you to all that participated.  Once again apologies regarding the issues about the age group awards. Once they arrive, they will be mailed out to the winners. If you have a question about results or awards, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

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• Award List

Leap Day Race This Saturday February 29

This Saturday February 29 is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 1:30 PM and race start is at 2:29 PM.
Cost is $16.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $20.00 for the General Public. $10.00 for shirts. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• NUMBER PICKUP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COST: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of  '76 Shelter 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 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. 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. Walker Awards: Top 4 Male and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit the registration page for information.

2020 Leap Day Race Registration Ends Soon

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Leap Day Race. The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 24. Online Registration is through Wednesday February 26. Cost is $16- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T shirts are $8.00.   Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public, $12.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00. Online registration available through Wednesday February 26, 2020.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter 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 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runers. 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. Walkers Awards are to the Top 4 Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page or race flier for information.

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2020

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2020. 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.
9 races will still be scored which includes at least one B Race and one C race plus 7 other races. Since the club is a volunteer organization, volunteer points will be added to the scoring. Earn 10 points by volunteering at club supported events and members can earn up to 30 points by volunteering at 3 club supported events.
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), Legends(60-69) and StillLookingGood(70 & over).  Back for 2020 will be the 700 Club – Any member who score over 700 points in the 2020 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

 The first race in the series will be the Leap Day Race on Saturday February 29.   About the RCGC Grand Prix.

2020 Leap Day Race - February 29

2020 is a Leap Year so another day in the year and another race in the year - the RCGC Leap Day Race. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Cost is $12.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under ; $16.00 for the General Public through February 26,2020. Group Discount is available(Online Only). T shirts are available for $8.00. Visit  the registration page, get the race flier for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public, $12.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00.  Mail in entries must be postmarked by February 24,2020.  Online registration available through Wednesday February 26, 2020.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Marian Ahlering Building at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. 
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. 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. Walker Awards to the Top Four Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page or get the race flier for more information.

2019 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

Here are the 2019 RCGC Grand Prix Winners.  The goal of the Grand Prix was to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or supports us.  Over 70 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2019.
  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) Legends(60-69) Categories and Still Looking Good(70 and over). Scoring was based on any best 7 races(either A, B, C), one best B race, and one best C Race. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2018 Grand Prix.  Special  awards are given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized at the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Annual Meeting in April. Congratulations everyone.
2019 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): No winner
Submasters(30-39): Krista Moeller
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Megan Fryburger
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Mary Alice Gruden
Males
Overall: Rich Webber
Youngsters(29&Under): Cy Young
Submasters(30-39): Ryan Woolley
Masters(40-49): Fred Farnsley
GrandMasters(50-59): Mike Neale
Legends(60-69): Robert Platt
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Rich Webber

RCGC Board Meeting - February 10

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Monday February 10 in Study Room 2 on the main level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Monday February 10,  2020
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Study Room 2 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.