Monday, March 10, 2025

RCGC Members That Did the 2025 Bockfest 5k

About 2500 runners and walkers did the 2025 Bockfest 5k this past Saturday March 8 in Cincinnati in clear but cold conditions.  Below is a list of club members that did the Bockfest 5k this past Saturday. If your name is not listed, send us an email, we will verify your data and add you to the list.

NamePlaceTime
Nancy Barbian143936:21
Eric Bender52427:25
Jennifer Black82430:24
Jeffery Crawford69129:16
Barbara Ellwein169940:41
Fred Farnsley142236:09
Melissa Farnsley142136:08
Megan Fryburger158338:33
Greg Johnston88630:57
Kimberly Ogle67229:05
Tammy Otten172841:21
Jerl Patton240358:16
Robert Platt25021:34:41
Tim Shaffer159138:43
Caroline Siderits209750:58
Donna Townsend199748:21
Leah Weitzman120233:59
John Willis10921:22

Thursday, March 06, 2025

2025 Saint Patrick's Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

 It is about 10 days to go until St. Patrick's Day! For the next couple of weekends, there are a few races around Greater Cincinnati to help you celebrate. Race Listings are below:


  • Saturday March 8, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
  • Saturday March 9, Time to Paddy 5k /10k & Lucky 13.1, 8:00 AM, Rentschler Forest Park- Cummins Shelter, Hamilton OH, Visit the race information page for more information.
  • Saturday March 15 Shamrock Shuffle 5k, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com
  • Saturday March 15, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Hofbrauhaus, Newport KY,  Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
  • Saturday March 15, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:30 AM, Fifth Third Pavillion, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
  • Saturday March 15, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
For more races in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, do not forget to check out our race calendar.

Friday, February 28, 2025

March 2025 Races In Greater Cincinnati

    Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for March 2025. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in March.

Sunday March 2
  • Dennis Risch Memorial 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
Saturday March 8 Saturday March 15
Sunday March 16
  • Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30 am, 5th and Lawrence, Downtown Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   
Saturday March 22
  • Scout Run,  9:00 am, Colonial Park East, 525 Monroe St, Lebanon OH,   Race Information.
Sunday March 23
  • World Down Syndrome Day 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, www.dsagc.com  
Saturday March 29
  • The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Narrow Path Brewery, Loveland OH,  Race Information.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

2025 Wonderland Run Recap and Results

 

About 25 runners and walkers competed in the 2025 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday February 23 in sunny, but cold conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos).  The previous week flooding and freezing temperatures merited a course change due to ice and flooding in Fernbank Park.  Runners and walkers travailed a relatively flat almost 3 mile course along the Ohio River.  Jenny Kane of  Guilford IN was the top finisher and top female with a time of 23:10.  Top Male and second place over all was Eric Bender of  Montgomery OH who ran a 24:44.  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to our sponsors Fleet Feet Cincinnati for the awards, and 13 Below Brewery for use of their parking lot. Thank you to our race day volunteers Megan Fryburger, Liz Hofacre, Todd Hofacre, and Marty Hovey.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2026.
View Race Results.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Part of 2025 Piggest Raffle Ever

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2024. Adopt a pig for $5 for a chance to to win $5000 cash, $2500 cash or a $1500 Cincinnati experience.  Also, it helps the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati raise funds. If you wish to adopt a Pig(s) on behalf of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, you can do so online at www.piggestraffleever.com. Just select Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as the charity. The official "Pig Drop" to determine the contest winners will take place on Flying Pig Marathon weekend downtown. Buy a Pig! Win A Prize! Support the Club.  Adopt a Pig

Thursday, February 20, 2025

RCGC Grand Prix Returns for 2025

 The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2025! The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club and it members direct,  support, started, or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club and its members  have supported over the years.

For 2025,  10 races  will be scored which includes your top 7 races and plus two B Races.  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).  The 2025 Grand Prix will feature the popular 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2025 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award. The Cost to run in the RCGC Grand Prix is an RCGC Membership.  First Race in the Series is the Winter Wonderland Run on February 23,2025. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday February 23

 

This Sunday  February 23, 2025 is the  RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.

Race Number Pickup will open at 11:00 AM at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park. Registration is available at runsignup.com through February 23, 2025 until 11:59 am.  

Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.

RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, February 23,2025
  • TIME: 12:00 PM - Note change in time. 
  • PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
  • PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, Febraury 21, 2025.
  • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 23, 2023, until 11:59 am. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
  • RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Race Numbers can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at 11:00 am. 
  • COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
  • OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, or the online registration page for more information. 

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

2024 Grand Prix Update

    Scores have been updated for the 2024 Grand Prix. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official results will be announced in March.  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and top overall Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups based on official scoring:

Youngsters (Age 29 & Under), SubMasters (Age 30-39), Masters(Age 40-49), GrandMasters(Age 50-59), Legends(60-69), and StillLookingGood(70 & Over).
Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2024 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores.

Monday, February 17, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2025

    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:

  •  Winter Wonderland Run - The Winter Wonderland Run needs another 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on February 13. 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
  • Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Vice President, Social Media, and  Social 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 March 10

Monday, February 03, 2025

Checkout The Runners' Club Calendar

  Check out the club calendar for Cincinnati Road Races. It includes 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons, Half Marathons, and about any other distance that you could imagine running. It includes Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and a few regional and national races but mainly Cincinnati and Northern KY local road races. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and include race name, date, a brief description, and where to get more information(i.e website,contact person, phone number, email). Access the club race calendar.

Friday, January 24, 2025

Online Registration Open For 2025 Winter Wonderland Run

 Online registration is open for the 2024 Winter Wonderland Run which is Sunday, February 11,2024.  Awards given to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Runners. Also age group awards are given for 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 February 23, 2024 until 11:59 am.

RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: Sunday, February 23,2025
  • TIME: 12:00 PM. 
  • PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
  • PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Thursday, February 20, 2024. 
  • RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 23,2024 until 11:59 Am. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under
  • RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Race Numbers can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at noon. 
  • COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
  • OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, or the online regist
    ration page
     for more information.