Mason Half-Marathon - November 7
Mason Mini-Marathon is now the Mason 1/2 Marathon! It will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8:00 AM.
This is the new and improved Mason Mini as the race goes from a 15k to a half-marathon. The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati organizes and manages the event and proceeds raised benefit their organization. The race starts and finishes at Mason High School and will begin at 8:00 a.m. on November 7. There will also be a 5K run/walk if you can not make the 1/2 marathon distance.
For more information and to register, go to the event web site.
Mason Mini-Marathon Details

• DATE: Sunday November 7, 2010
  
• TIME: 8:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Mason High School, Mason OH
  
• INFORMATION: Early Registration ends early next week. Visit the website for details.
  

Hang 10 Race Results
Results are now posted on our website for the Hang 10 on 10-10-10. Over 85 runners ran the loop around Lunken Playfield. Marc Teisman was the top male with a winning time of 35:23 and Christine Wampach was the top female and third overall finisher with a time of 38:20. Congratulations to both. Thank you to our volunteers Blaine Booher, Mike Donaworth, Anne Edwards, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre, Paul Loveless, Kim Retta, Mark Retta, Adam Tiffany, Laura Wagner, and Alicia Zimov. Their efforts made the race run smoothly, safe, enjoyable and successful. Hang 10 Race Results.

Hang 10 Early Registration Ends Next Week
Less than 5 days remain to preregister for the Hang 10 on 10-10-10. Mail entries must be postmarked by Monday, October 4. Online Registration is available through midnight Tuesday October 5. Get the flier or register online now before prices go up.

Wayne Fire and Rescue Auxiliary Shriner's 5K/2K - September 18
Wayne Fire & Rescue Auxiliary in Clermont County is hosting a 5K/2K Run at Stonelick State Park on September 18 starting at 9 a.m. to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, get the flier or call 513-625-6018.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: September 18, 2010
  
• TIME: 9:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Beach area, Stonelick State Park, Wayne Twp OH, Clermont County
  
• DISTANCE: 5k and 2k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration. Includes t-shirt while supplies last. Get the flier for more information.
  

Hang 10 on 10-10-10 - October 10,2010
The run is up in the Hang 10 on 10-10-10! Features a relatively flat 10K Course. Pre-registration is $10.10. Race Day is $20. A long sleeve t-shirt will be available for purchase for additional $10.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: October 10, 2010
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
  
• DISTANCE: 10k.
  
• COST: $10.10 Pre-registration. Race Day Registration is $20. Add $10 for a long sleeve T-shirt. Get the flier or register online.
  

Brian Rohne Race Recap
About 200 runners and walkers flocked to Northern Kentucky University for the 16th Annual Brian Rohne Race despite the rain and lightning delay. Congratulations to overall men's winner Greaham Niemer and overall women's winner Jerrica Maddox. Greaham ran a time of 16:05 and Jerrica ran a time of 19:05. Congratulations to both.
Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results. Brian Rohne Race Results.

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run Recap
30 runners braved the hills, the fallen trees, the rocks and the heat and humidity on Tuesday August 10, 2010 for A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest. Nobody got lost on the trail that I know about but we had a few scrapes,falls and one sprained ankle. Mischa McCormick repeated as men's winner with a time of 33:02, and Kailey Corken was the top female with a time of 42:42. Our Top Male Master runner was Tom Allman who finished 2nd overall with a time of 36:15 and the top master female was Deana Sutter with a time of 47:27. Thank you to our sponsors Bob Roncker's Running Spot, vitaminwater, and RoadID. A big thank you goes to our volunteers Tom Glasscock, Mike Hauser, Greg McCormick, Dave Nelson, Jerry Patton and Jascia Redwine for helping out. View 2010 Midsummer Trail Run Results.

Brian Rohne Memorial 5k Run/Walk Preregistration Ends Today
Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the Brian Rohne Memorial 5k Run/Walk. The deadline for Mail entries ended Saturday August 7. Online Registration is available through Midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

A Midsummer Night's Trail Run - August 10
Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on August 10 to go "Over Hill, Over Dale, Through Brush, Through Briar" in A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest! Last year's trail run in August was so much fun that many wondered when we would do another one. Awards to the Top 5 Males and Top 5 Females Runners and to the Top 5 Male Master(40 & over) and Top 5 Female Master(40 & over) Runners. The Top Male and Female Runner gets a $25 gift card courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot. One random person will receive a $25 gift card courtesy of Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Racing fliers must be received by Friday August 6, 2009. Online registration available through Friday August 6, 2010.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: August 10, 2010
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Oval, Mount Airy Forest
  
• DISTANCE: 5 Mile Trail Run. View the course map.
  
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $11 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $7. T-shirts are $8.00.
  

Race Day Registration is $15. Race Day T-shirts - $10. No discounts on race day.
Go to cincinnatirunning.com to get a flier or register online.

Backpack Trail Race at East Fork Lake State Park-Recap
The Backpack Trail Race is Cincinnati's Oldest Trail Race and part of the Dirt Days Trail Series put on by Bob Roncker's Running Spot. It is also unique race in that it attempts to have all the runners finish at the same time as each runner is handicapped based on age, sex(male or female), and performance in other races from the Dirt Trail Series. The slower that you are, the earlier you start and the faster that you are the later that you start. Typically they alter the course from year to year as you run one direction one year and the opposite direction the following year. In 2010, they decided to add an 11.7 mile trail run(just do the loop one more time) without the handicap start in addition to the 5.4 mile race that still featured the handicap. About 75 people participated in the 5.4 mile and 70 did the 11.7 mile trail run. The uphill start killed me along with the heat, humidity, and of course more hills. Fortunately, I did not fall and they gave me a better handicap than last year. The postrace food was once again done by the Unwritten Chef. The setup for 2010 was a little different as race organizers were unable to get the shelter at East Fork for 2010 so they had registration, post race, and awards closer to the start. For about 15 minutes, I wondered where the postrace food was as I could see the drink. I noticed bags in the blue bins and grabbed one. The food was in there and it had a 3 cheese turnover and fruit salad with zucchini which was quite good. To see complete results or net times, go to www.runningtime.net.

Brian Rohne Race - August 14,2010
Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men's Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian was fatally injured in January 1993 on a training run and the race is held in his name. The race raises money for the Northern Kentucky University Cross Country team. Pre-registration is $18.00 which includes a shirt. For Runner's Club members pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $20 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: August 14, 2010
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $18 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $20(T-shirt included while supplies last). Get the flier or register online.
  

Upcoming Races
Below is list of upcoming races for the next couple of weeks. Check the club calendar for a few more races in the summer.
Saturday June 19

• Loveland's Amazing Race, 9:00 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Kathy Ray,
  www.lovelandsamazingrace.com.
  
• Deerfield Honors Veterans 5K, 9:00am, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township, www.runningtime.net
  

Saturday June 26

• Hyde Park Blast, 8:00 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, www.hpblast.com.
  
• Sardinia's Founder's Day 4 Mile Walk/Run, 9:00 AM, Sardinia OH. Contact Tom Glasscock for more information or a Registration Form.
  
• Best in the West 5k, 6:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Church, Harrison OH, www.runningtime.net.
  

Saturday July 3

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
  
• Insight Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA
  

Sunday July 4

• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org
  
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com
  
• 4th of July Spectacular 5k Run/Walk, 8:00am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net
  

Memorial Day Race 34 Early Registration Ends Next Week
Less than 5 days remain to preregister for Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Mail entries must be postmarked by Monday, May 24. Online Registration is available through midnight Tuesday May 25. Get the flier or register online now before prices go up.

Run for Haiti 5k Recap
I was unable to get myself out of bed for the Mount Airy Trail Run and I run Lunken at least once a year for a race so I decided to do the Help Haiti 5k as there are not many races on the West Side of Cincinnati. But with over 150 races in the Greater Cincinnati area, that is slowly changing. The race was this past Sunday afternoon at Oak Hills High School. It was put on by the Oak Hills High School French Club to raise funds for the relief effort in Haiti. The race had over 300 runners /walkers. Race conditions in terms of weather was great especially for a race going off at 3:00 PM as there was a light rain during the race rather than blazing heat and humidity. The course started from the Oak Hills High School went out towards Lawrence Road and came back to the high school. It extensively featured the subdivision of Cairnhaven. I was exepcting it to be hilly as I have run Lawrence from time to time but I did not expect the numbers of twists and turnarounds on the course which made the course one of the more difficult that I have run. I ran about 27 minutes but I did better than what I have been running lately. Also, I edged out Bill Hemmer who came to town to help support the race plus a few other charitable causes in Greater Cincinnati. Post race had bagels, bananas and water. I did not stay long for the postrace or awards as I had to be somplace by 5:00 PM.

Memorial Day Race 34
Cincinnati's second oldest race is back this year at Armleder Park at 9:00 AM on May 31, 2010. Since most runners are swimming in T-shirts, the club has decided to make the Memorial Day Race T-shirt an optional purchase for 2009. In order to entice you to purchase one, the race will feature technical shirts for the preregistration price of $10. 

RACE INFORMATION

 

• DATE: Monday, May 31, 2010 
  
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
  
• PLACE: Otto Armleder Memorial Park, 5059 Wooster Road, Cincinnati OH 
  
• PREREGISTRATION: $10.00 General Public and $7 Runners' Club Members / Age 21 and Under. Technical Shirt available for $10. Preregistration ends Monday May 24. 
  
• INFORMATION: Spectator friendly flat 5K (3.1 Mile) Course. Real bathrooms. Food, awards and doorprizes follow the race.  Get the flier or register online. More Race Information.
  

St. Patrick's Day Races
It is about a week to go until St. Patrick's Day but for the next two weekends, there are races to help you celebrate from March 13 to March 20. Details of the races are below:

• Saturday March 13, Shamrock Shuffle 5k & 10K, 8:30 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.wclfoundation.com and www.runningtime.net.
• Saturday March 14, 10 th Annual Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Newport on the Levee, Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
  
• Saturday March 13, 4th Annual Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Contact Greg McCormick at 513-793-0508 or visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
• Saturday March 20, ORRRC St. Patrick's 5k, 10:00 AM, Middletown High School, Middletown OH. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.

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

30th Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love
Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. In 2009 we made it more unusual by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner). In 2010, we bring back the Costume division (need to run the race in costume) plus a few other new ones. The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 14th, 2010 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 8th, 2010.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 13, Noon - 2 PM or at NKU day of race.
  
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next
  light (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
  
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  
• OTHER: Get the flier or register online.
  

2010 Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite 5 Mile Recap

The Al Salvato Frostibite 5 Mile is held on January 1.  It was named after Al Salvato, an avid runner and supporter of both running and the YMCA.  Al founded the race to raise money for the Campbell County YMCA and was the race director for several years before passing away in 2006 due to complications from Leukemia. It is almost the last 5 mile road race in Greater Cincinnati outside of a few trail races.

The race returned to a later time of 10:30AM but it seemed colder this year.  There were about 240 others who decided to do this year even though it was much colder than 2009. In addition, the local newspaper  was there to cover it.

For a 5 mile race, I thought that registration was reasonably priced. Included in registration was the t-shirt.  It was short sleeve shirt and they did not have my size so I took the largest size that they had. I tend to like races more when purchasing a t-shirt was optional instead of including it in the price.   Since I have so many t-shirts, I wonder when I will wear them all.

The course was the same as the year before.  It seemed like I had personal battle with traffic in the last 2 miles of the course. Once again I had an equipment malfunction(both my shoes came untied in the first mile and I had to stop to tie them before I fell). Post Race featured bananas, and water. For some reason something hot like soup would have been nice probably due to the cold. Since the race venue was the Campbell County YMCA, you could shower after the race if you brought clothes and they did have lockers for your use as well to store your stuff, both underrated and underappreciated features.    2010 Frostbite 5 Mile Results.