Memorial Day Race 50 This Monday May 25

   This Monday May 25 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Little Miami Shelter at Otto Armleder Park as you enter the park. Race Day Cost is $25.00 General Public, and $20 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.    Memorial Day Race Shirts are $15. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM at the Little Miami Shelter. Race Day Cost: $25.00 General Public, $20 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 49 Shirts are available for $15.  Please provide proof to get the club discount.
• COURSE: 5K course on the Armleder Bike Trail. There will be a water station near the halfway point. 
• 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:  Food and awards follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $25.00 General Public, $20 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From the May 9th Weekend

  Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Forest Hills 5k
• Heartbeats For Life 5k
• Jog N Jam
• Kilgour 5k
• Molly Dattilo 5k & Elementary Races
• Mother's Day 5k

May 2026 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 more on the club calendar.

May Races

• Friday May 8, Kilgour 5k, 7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 9, Forest Hills 5k, 9:00 AM, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati OH. Race Information.
• Saturday May 9, Girls on The Run 5k, 9:00 AM, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org. 
• Saturday May 9, Heartbeats For Life 5K, 9:30 AM, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information
• Sunday May 10, Mother’s Day 5k Run & Walk, 8:30 AM, Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown, OH. Visit www.brunningendurance.com to register.
• Saturday May 16, Reagan's Fun Run, 10:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH. Race Information 
• Sunday May 17, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Saturday May 23, Wiedemann Mile, 12:00 PM, Wiedemann Brewery, St Bernard OH, Race Information.  
• Monday May 25, Memorial Day Race 50, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
• Saturday, May 30, Tiger Trail 5k/10k/Half Marathon, 9:00 AM, French Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday, May 30, Miles for Mental Health 5k, 9:00 AM, Shawnee Park, Xenia OH, Race Information.

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

Thank You 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Fluid Station 21 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 on May 3. Their contribution of handing out water and Gatorade, cheering, picking up trash made the fluid station a rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Todd Hofacre for stepping up in an emergency and coordinating the fluid station for 2026.  Thank you to Western Brown Cross Country Coach Chad Sexton, the Western Brown Cross Country Team and Parents. Join us at our Fluid Station for the 2027 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Spring 2026 Update

 The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2026. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or races that support the club. So far six races have been run and about 20 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Flying Pig Events this weekend.  Below are the top five males and females through the Dogwood Dash. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.  

    Top Five Males and Females Through The Dogwood Dash   

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	295	Fred Farnsley	296
Megan Fryburger	294	Richard Gabbour	233
Nancy Barbian	238	Eric Bender	150
Barbara Ellwein	195	Lowell Clark	146
Carol Siderits	96	Jeffery Crawford	144

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From the April 25th Weekend

 Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5k
• Conquer The Hill 5k
• Conquering with Canaan 5K
• Dogwood Dash, 5k Run / Walk
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN
• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K

Online Registration Open for RCGC Memorial Day Race 50

 Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 50 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the
Thanksgiving Day Race.  The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Register now.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• COST:  $20 - General Public and $15 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under through May 24, 2025.  Short Sleeve T-shirts: $12.00. Early Bird Registration available through May 5,2026 for $5.00 discount.  
• COURSE: 5k course on the loop in the park.
• OTHER: Register online.

Save the Date: Age Group Winner Comes to Cincinnati

Got in email:  

Join the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon on Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm at the Cincinnati World Cinema at the Garfield Theater for a special screening of Age Group Winner.  

Doors open at 6:30pm. Stay afterward for an exclusive speaker panel including the Director, Alexandra Helgerson. 

Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Click the link to get yours! Get Tickets.

2025 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

   Here are the 2025 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.  About 45 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2025.

  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). For 2025, Scoring was based on any best 7  races(either A or B),  and two B Races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2025 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 a future Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Event.   Congratulations to everyone that participated.

2025 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Barbara Ellwien
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Michelle Hjelm
Masters(40-49): None
GrandMasters(50-59): Megan Fryburger
Legends(60-69): Carol Siderits
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Fred Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): David Hall
Masters(40-49): None
GrandMasters(50-59): Eric Bender
Legends(60-69): Jeffery Crawford
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club: Jennifer Black, Barbara Ellwein, Megan Fryburger, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Leah Weitzman 

2026 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

 The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 21 for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon. Mile 21 is where the marathon really begins for the runners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.

To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Click here for the volunteer registration page: Volunteer Registration.
2.  Enter the following password: Runners
3. Be sure the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group is “checked”
4.  Enter required information
5.  Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.   Sign Up for the Waterstop

April 2026 Races In Greater Cincinnati

  Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for April 2026. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in April.

Wednesday April 1

• Kenton Rotary .5k, 5:30 pm, Braxton Brewery, Covington KY, Race Information.

Saturday April 4

• Bloom Zoom 5k, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday April 11

•  Sap Run Kennedy Heights – 5K/10K/15K, 9:00 am, Woodford Academy, Cincinnati OH, Race Information

Sunday April 12

• Matt's 5k Pursuit, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, www.thematthaverkampfoundation.com
• Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K, 10:00 am, Leonard Howell Park, Oxford OH, Race Information

Saturday April 18

• Campus Loop Marathon, 6:30 am, UC Arts & Sciences Building, 2700 Campus Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219, Race Information
• Saint Joe's Incline to the Finish Line 5K, 9:00 am, Saint Joe's Main Campus, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241, Race Information

Sunday April 19

• Ault Park Switchback, 9:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net 

Saturday April 25

• Conquer The Hill 5k, 8:30 am, Indian Hill High School, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, http://mmministry.org
• Dogwood Dash, 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY, www.bcarboretum.org  

Sunday April 26

• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K, 10:30 am, Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford OH, Race Information.

Greater Cincinnati Race Results from the March 21 Weekend

      Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Cheetah Run 5k 
• Exploring With Grace 5k  
• The Laetare Classic 
• Middletonian 5k 
• Scout Run  

RCGC Members That Did the 2026 Bockfest 5k

 About 2100 runners and walkers did the 2026 Bockfest 5k this past Saturday March 7 in Cincinnati in uncertain 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.

Name	Clock Time
Nancy Barbian	47:34
Eric Bender	31:45
Jennifer Black	31:37
Lowell Clark	29:56
Jeffery Crawford	33:14
Barbara Ellwein	41:45
Fred Farnsley	36:50
Melissa Farnsley	36:49
Richard Gabbour	53:20
Chris Hjelm	47:47
Karen Hjelm	37:27
Martin Hovey	49:58
Jerl Patton	53:38
Caroline Siderits	50:25
Leah Weitzman	33:30
James Welland	35:21

2026 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 7, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 14 Shamrock Shuffle 5k, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com. 
• Saturday March 14, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Moerlein Lager House, Cincinnati OH.   Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 14, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:30 AM, Fifth Third Pavillion, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 14, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
• Sunday March 15, ORRRC St. Patrick's Day 5k, 9:00 AM, Iron Horse Park, Dayton OH. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.

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

March 2026 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 1

• Dennis Risch Memorial 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 7

• Bockfest 5k, 10:00 am, The Banks, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 14

• Emerald Miles 5k, 9:00 am, Moerlein Lager House, Cincinnati OH, www.epilepsy-ohio.org.
• Run for the Green Trail Run, 9:00 am, Landen Deerfield Park, Maineville OH, www.runningtime.net

Sunday March 15

• Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30 am, 5th and Lawrence, Downtown Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   

Saturday March 21

• Scout Run,  9:00 am, Colonial Park East, 525 Monroe St, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• Exploring With Grace 5k, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, Race Information.
• The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Narrow Path Brewery, Loveland OH,  Race Information.

Sunday March 22

• Cheetah Run 5k, 8:00 am, Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.  
• Middletonian 5k, 9:00 am, Butler County Warbirds Museum, Middletown OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 28

• MacKenzie Corbin Memorial 5k, 10:00 am, McClain High School, Greenfield OH, Race Information.
• Valley Vineyards 5k Wine Run, 10:00 am, Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery,  Morrow OH, Race Information.

Sunday March 29

• ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K, 7:30 am, Xenia YMCA, Xenia OH, www.orrrc.org.

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati part of 2026 Piggest Raffle Ever

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2026. 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. 

Winter Wonderland Run Shirt Available for Purchase

 The 2026 Winter Wonderland Run has a few shirts left over from the race on Sunday.  They are white long sleeve performance shirts with the club logo on front and a design on the back. We have Small, Medium, Large, and XL. If you would like a shirt from the race, you can get them over at the Winter Wonderland Registration Page for the price of 20.00 (includes free shipping).   They will be available for purchase through March 22. Order soon before the deadline or we run out of the size that you want. Order Now

2026 Winter Wonderland Run Recap And Results

About 50 runners and walkers competed in the 2026 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday February 22 in cold, windy conditions with a snow shower at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos). Runners and walkers travailed a  relatively flat 5k course that included wood, concrete, cobblestone, asphalt, grass and dirt.  Matthew Garey of  Independence KY was the top finisher  and top male with a time of 22:30 followed by Christopher Wickey who ran a 22:57. Joseph Cryan was third in 22:58.  Top Female was Tiara Wright of  Dayton OH who ran a 29:40. Paula Breem-Heeger was the second female with time of 31:01 and Rebecca Hubbard was third running a 32:11. (View Race Results ).

Thank you to our race day volunteers Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre, Todd Hofacre, and Marty Hovey.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2027.
If you won an award, and had to leave early(View award list), contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  View Race Results.

RCGC Grand Prix Returns for 2026

 The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2026! 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 2026, 9 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 2026 Grand Prix will feature the 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2026 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 22, 2026. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.  

Winter Wonderland Run - this Sunday February 22

 This Sunday February 22, 2026 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 22, 2026 until 11:59 am.  

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

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 22, 2026
• TIME: 12:05 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, February 20, 2026.  Shirts available for 15.00. 
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 22, 2026, until 11:59 am. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under.  Shirts available for $20.00.  
• 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. 

Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2026

     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 22. 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 9.

2025 RCGC Grand Prix Update

  Scores have been updated for the 2025 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 2025 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores.

Online Registration Open For 2026 Winter Wonderland Run

 Online registration is open for the 2026 Winter Wonderland Run which is Sunday, February 22, 2026.  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 22, 2026 until 11:59 am.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 22,2026
• TIME: 12:05 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• EARLY REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, February 20, 2026. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 22,2026 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 registration page for more information.