2021 Holiday In Lights Run - December 13

One of the Club's longest running and favorite events returns in 2021... The Holiday in Lights Run. For 2021, we will be meeting at Mac's Pizza Pub in Covington KY  on Monday December 13 at 6:30 pm. Run is open to the public!  We will plan on taking a group photo before the run. After the run, we will be meeting at the Mac's Pizza Pub for drinks and appetizers. Food and drinks  will be on the club.

Run Details

When: Monday, December 13,2021
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Mac's Pizza Pub, 604 Main St, Covington KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season around the downtown area.
Distance: Approximately 4-6 miles round trip.
Party: Follows the run at Mac's Pizza Pub at about 8:00 PM.

Race Results for Thanksgiving Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

 Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day:

• The Dam Thanksgiving Day Race 5k / 10k - 5k 10k
• Hamilton Thanksgiving Day 5k
• ORRRC Turkey Trot
• Thanksgiving Day Race
• Thornwilde Turkey Trot 5k
• Young Life Gobble Gobble 5k - Run Walk

 

Club Members That Did the 2021 Straight Street Climb

  Since the Straight Street Climb has a significant part in the club's history, here is a list of those members that did the 2021 Straight Street Climb this past Sunday. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data.

Name	Time
Barbara Ellwein	6:14
Richard Gabbour	12:15
Todd Hofacre	6:21
Emily Horseman	3:41
Mike Neale	5:19
Paul Seibert	4:20
Edward Zechmann	3:44

2021 Straight Street Climb Recap

The Straight Street Hill Climb is a .36 mile race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The race was started by the Clifton Track Club in 1976 and is currently the Sunday before Thanksgiving. In the 1970's and 1980's it was part of a Hill Climb Series, four races up Cincinnati's steepest hills and put on by  a group in the Clifton Track Club known as MAHFU(Mountains and Hill Freaks United).  Straight Street and Monastery Hill were always in the rotation and the other two Hill Races in the series rotated on different streets and hills in Greater Cincinnati.  Straight Street is the last one standing.   In 2011, the race added a bike challenge in addition to the road race and a few years later added a Rucking Challenge(Carry at least 25 lbs) and a Duathlon(Bike and Run).  This was the third time that I did this special form of torture.  The last time was 2012.  I decided to do it this year since it was last run in 2019(not run in 2020 due to Covid-19) and I needed points for the RCGC Grand Prix. They had about 120 people who decided to run up the hill and a few cyclists and duathletes.  Conditions were cold and rainy.   The race started a few minutes later than expected due to the rain and a few last minute registrants(me).  I was coming off an illness so I walked most of the route. Post race was at Mecklenburg Gardens which I could not attend as I needed to be somewhere in Northern Kentucky by 11:00 AM. View Results.

RCGC Grand Prix Update November 2021

 The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2021. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the Brewery Run.  Race Scoring for 2021 includes your best 5 races plus two B Races.   About 20 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Straight Street Climb and Thornwilde Turkey Trot.    Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for a list of eligible races and more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

Top 5 Women		Top 5 Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	574	Mike Neale	290
Sonya Whaley	482	James Welland	244
Megan Fryburger	473	Lowell Clark	198
Jennifer Black	348	Richard Webber	150
Nancy Barbian	331	Jerry Patton	148

2021 Thanksgiving Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

It is about 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.

• ORRRC Turkey Trot, 8:30 AM, Riverfront Park, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for over 40 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• Thanksgiving 5k For Young Lives, 9:00 AM, Wilson Middle School, Hamilton OH -  Proceeds benefit Young Lives, a Non-Denominational ministry serving Teen Moms or Pregnant Teens in Hamilton. Visit www.hamiltonthanksgiving5k.org for more information or to register.
• 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.
• Thornwilde Turkey Trot 5k, 9:00 AM, Thornwilde Elementary,  Hebron KY - Run/Walk.  Run through the beautiful Thornwilde and Treetops neighborhoods in Hebron, KY. Event fee includes race shirt, professional race timing, and post-race food/drinks. Proceeds benefit Thornwilde Elementary School Girls on the Run! Part of the RCGC Grand Prix. Race Information.
• 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.
• Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run , 9:30 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Visit http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.

November 2021 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 6

• Gem of the Highlands 5k, 8:30 am, Off-Pike Market, Norwood OH, norwoodrun.com.
• DAV 5k, 9:00 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 
• Whiskey City Spirit 5k, 11:00 am, Lawrenceburg Event Center, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday November 14

• Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com

Saturday November 20

• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Thomas More College, Crestview Hills KY www.runningtime.net
• 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 21

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

Thursday November 28

• Thornwilde Turkey Trot, 9:00 am, Thornwilde Elementary, Hebron KY, Race Information.
• 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, https://ylgg5k.com

Club Members That Did Flying Pig Races

 Here are the Club Members that Did the Flying Pig Events This Past Weekend. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data:

Flying Pig Full			Flying Pig 10k
Name	Time		Name	Time
Jennifer Black	4:55:32		Barbara Ellwein	1:25:06
Mike Neale	6:28:58		Megan Fryburger	1:34:50
Paul Seibert	4:44:15		Sonya Whaley	1:19:12
Tamara Smith	5:21:01		Flying Pig 5k
Rich Webber	3:54:39		Name	Time
James Welland	6:03:42		Lowell Clark	31:30
Flying Pig Half			Barbara Ellwein	47:44
Name	Time		Megan Fryburger	1:00:17
Nancy Barbian	2:45:36		Andrea McLearen	23:43
Lowell Clark	2:31:01		Sonya Whaley	44:23
Barbara Ellwein	3:19:04		Fifty West Mile
Megan Fryburger	3:58:19		Name	Time
Richard Gabbour	4:14:54		Nancy Barbian	12:28
Mary Alice Gruden	2:59:27		Jennifer Black	09:30
Monica Holmback	2:39:49		Lowell Clark	09:03
Andrea McLearen	1:49:56		Barbara Ellwein	12:18
Krista Moeller	2:08:53		Megan Fryburger	15:55
Jerry Patton	3:17:59		Mike Neale	13:22
Cindy Preston	2:37:04		Rich Webber	06:19
Leah Weitzman	3:10:02		James Welland	12:40
Sonya Whaley	2:54:11		Sonya Whaley	12:01

Thank You 2021 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati would like to thank the volunteers that helped out at the Club's Flying Pig Fluid Station at Mile 22.2 on October 31. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, and picking up trash  made the fluid station another rousing success . Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.
A special thank you to Tom  Glasscock for coordinating the fluid station for 2021. Join us at mile 22.2 for the 2022 Flying Pig Marathon.