Turfway Tick Tock Trot Race Is Tonight At 11:45 PM.

Tonight is the Turfway Tick Tock Trot. It will be a 2 Mile Run around the Turfway Track under the lights going off at 11:45 PM.
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup will open at 10:00 PM as the eighth horse race of the night is designated the Tick Tock Trot for the horses. Race participants can have their photo taken with the winning horse, jockey and trainer in the Winner's Circle. The eighth race goes off at about 10:07 with official results at 10:15(View racing schedule).
Registration will remain open until 11:40 PM.
To get to Race Registration, enter through Gate B of Turfway Park and go up the steps to the second floor. Registration area will be on your right.
 Race Day Cost is $30 which includes a long sleeve tshirt plus a few other goodies. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. See you tonight.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2015
  
• TIME: 11:45 PM.
  
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $30 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirt  plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Opens at 10:00 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:40 PM . Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up at 10:00 PM to pick up your number and get your photo taken with the winning horse of the eighth race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:00 until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up at 10:00 PM to pick up your number and get your photo taken with the winning horse of the eighth race
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, the race flier  or the online registration page for more information. 

Tick Tock Trot Race Day Registration Opens at 10:00 PM New Year's Eve

Tick Tock Trot Race Day Registration will open at 10:00 PM instead of 10:30 PM at Turfway Park. The reason for the change is that I just found out that the eighth horse race of the night is designated the Tick Tock Trot for the horses and race participants can have their photo taken with the winning horse, jockey and trainer in the Winner's Circle. The eighth race goes off at about 10:07 with official results at 10:15(View racing schedule). You will need your race number and race shirt to participate. Come early, enjoy some live racing and get your picture taken with a winning horse and trainer after the eighth race.

Registration Ends Today for Thursday's Tick Tock Trot

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the Turfway Tick Tock Trot for this Thursday December 31 at Turfway Park at 11:45 PM. Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race. Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2015
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $25- General Public and $20- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Monday, December 28, 2015. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $30 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Opens at 10:30 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing before the humans race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:30 until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing.
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. 

Early Registration Ends Soon For Turfway Tick Tock Trot

Early registration ends soon for the Turfway Tick Tock Trot. Online Registration is available through Monday December 20. Cost is $30- General Public and $25 - RCGC Members.  Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2015
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $25- General Public and $20- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Monday, December 28, 2015 or until all slots are filled. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $30 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Opens at 10:30 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:40 PM or until all slots are filled.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing before the humans race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:30 until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early to enjoy live horse racing.
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, the race flier  or the online registration page for more information. 

Frosty 5k - December 19

The Franklin County High School Track and Field Team is hosting the 7th annual Frosty 5k and Merry Mile on December 19th, 2015. The event will run on the Franklin County Schools main campus and will include a Merry Mile for the kids before the 5k. Also, there will be a chili cook-off at the end of the race that will be FREE to all participants. The start time for the Merry Mile is at 10:00 a.m. and the Frosty 5k will start at 10:45. Bring the whole family for a great race day experience that will include Christmas themed costumes, Santa and his elves. For more information visit Stuartroadracing.com. To register go to https://www.racemenu.com/events/105151-Frosty-5K-Merry-Mile.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Friday, December 19th, 2015
• TIME: 10:45 AM.
• PLACE: Franklin County High School, Brookville, IN
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $20- Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirt, $15 without a Long Sleeve T-shirt. $15- Merry Mile with shirt and $10- without a shirt. All participants eat free at chili cook-off. Register at https://www.racemenu.com/events/105151-Frosty-5K-Merry-Mile. Ends Monday, December 14, 2015.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 -Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last. $20- without a Long Sleeve T-shirt. $15- Merry Mile with shirt and $10- without a shirt. All participants eat free at chili cook-off.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Franklin County High School starting at 8:30 up until 9:45 for Merry Mile and 10:30 for Frosty 5k.
• COURSE: Start in front of the FCHS Gym, Go around overflow parking lot, towards middle school, through path between soccer fields and tennis courts, back to Wildcat Ln, go through Hidden Valley, back to the track, do a lap around the track, and back to the Gym. 
• OTHER: Visit Stuartroadracing.com for more information.

December 2015 Road Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in December. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 5

• Arctic Dash, 9:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.kerndash.org. 
• Dayton Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Bellbrook MS, Bellbrook, OH, Race Information.
• Voices of Indiana Jingle Bell 5K/10K, 9:30 am, Greendale Cabin, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 

• Santa's 5k Fun Run, 1:00 pm, Independence Fire Station 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing Independence KY, Race Information.

Sunday December 6 

• Topo Trail Marathon East Fork State Park, 9:00 am, East Fork State Park, Bethel OH, www.topoadventuresports.org.
• Seven Hills Run, 9:00 am, Lincoln Center 1027 Linn St. Cincinnati OH, 10:00 AM. Run Information.

Saturday December 12

• Reindeer Romp 5k and 10k, 9:00 am, Crosby Township Senior Center, Crosby Township OH, www.crosbytwp.org.

• Women's Recovery Center Santa Run 5K, 9:30 am, Women's Recovery Center, 515 Martin Drive, Xenia OH, www.recoverycentersinc.org. 
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.
• Topo Trail Running Series - East Fork State Park, 10:00 am, East Fork State Park, Bethel OH,  www.topoadventuresports.org.

Saturday December 19

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM, Longworth's Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org.

• Frosty 5k & Merry Mile, 10:00 am, Franklin County High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday December 26

• Topo Trail Running Series - Big Bone, 10:00 am, Big Bone Lick State Park, Union KY, www.topoadventuresports.org.

Thursday December 31

• Turfway Tick Tock Trot, 11:45 pm, Turfway Park, Florence KY, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

2015 Turkey Burner Recap and Results

About 30 runners decided to burn a few  extra calories and figure out how fast that they could run a mile this past Sunday afternoon November 29, 2015  at the  RCGC Turkey Burner Mile Run at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH.  Conditions for the race were cold, wet, overcast and slightly windy.  The wind would effect the runners on the out and back relatively flat mile course on the former taxi runway of Blue Ash Airport.
Top finisher was James Mount with a time of 5:25 and was closely followed by Ben Hammond who ran a 5:26 and Alex Osborne who ran a 5:30. Top female was Madeline Baker who ran a 6:23. She was followed by Maliyah Mabry who ran a 6:33 and Yanina Rowley who ran a 7:03.   (View results).
 Thank you to our volunteers Barb Ellwein, Tom Glasscock, Julia Glasscock, Michael Guest, Marty Hovey,  Stacy Osborne, Bob Platt, Paul Seibert and Carol Siderits.  Without their help, the race could not have happened.  A special thank to the City of Blue Ash for allowing us to use Summit Park and the taxi runway for the race.  See you in 2016. VIEW COMPLETE RESULTS.

2015 Turkey Burner Mile Results

And they're off

Race Results from the 2015 RCGC Turkey Burner Mile held this afternoon. Full results should be posted on our  website  eitherMonday or Tuesday of this week. If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Thank you.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - this Sunday November 29

This Sunday November 29 is the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH. Race Day Registration opens at noon on the taxi runway of the former Blue Ash Airport. Race Day Cost is $10.00 General Public, $5 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Race starts at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit the race information page. See you there!

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 29, 2015
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Opens at noon at the taxi runway in Summit Park. Cost is $10.00 - General Public, $5 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 29 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at noon. $5 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Turfway Tick Tock Trot - December 31

The inaugeral Turfway Tick Tock Trot is a new way to "run" into the New Year in Greater Cincinnati! Open to men, women and children, this event will be under the lights at Turfway Park in Florence Kentucky on Thursday December 31 at 11:45 PM. Runners do two laps around the Turfway Park race track for two miles or 16 furlongs. Top 25 Males and Top 25 Females will receive awards. No dogs or strollers are allowed on the track. Early registration is $25.00 and includes a long sleeve T-shirt and $30 on race day. Part of the 2015 RCGC Grand Prix and your last chance for a C Race. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2015
  
• TIME: 11:45 PM.
  
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $25- General Public and $20- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Monday, December 28, 2015 or until all slots are filled. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $30 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Opens at 10:30 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:40 PM or until all slots are filled.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:30 PM to enjoy live horse racing before the humans race.
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at Turfway Park beginning at 10:30 until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:30 PM to enjoy live horse racing.
• COURSE: Two laps around the Turfway Park Track for a total of two miles or 16 furlongs.  No dogs or strollers allowed on the track.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, the race flier  or the online registration page for more information. 

2015 Thanksgiving Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

It is about three weeks 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.

• Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 AM, Lifetime Fitness Deerfield Twp OH - Run the Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day"! The 10K race and 5K walk will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness.  They start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Race Information. 
• 37th Annual Turkey Trot, 8:30 AM, Riverfront Park, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for over 35 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• 106th Annual 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.
• 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.
• Run Turkey Run 5K, 9:00 AM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY - If you don't want to deal with the crowds, come out to Burlington Baptist Church's Run Turkey Run 5K on Thanksgiving morning. This family 5K and fun walk is a great community event that allows you to burn some extra calories before the big feast that is Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more or register online at www.runningtime.net.
• 5th Annual Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run , 10:00 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - New start time for 2015! Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day.  Visit http://www.mqhschool.com or http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.

November 2015 Races

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November.
Sunday November 1

•  Mason Half Marathon and 5K, 8:00 am, Mason High School, Mason, OH, www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.

Saturday November 7

• Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.

• DAV 5k, 9:00 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

• Cincinnati Right to Life Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH, http://cincyrace.com 

Saturday November 14

• LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, St. Barbara Church, Independence KY,  www.turkeyfoottrot.com. 

• Run the Park 5k, 10:00 AM, Versailles State Park, Versailles IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday November 15

•  Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com
• Yellow Jacket 5k Run and Walk and 10K Run, 9:00 AM, Three Rivers Educational Campus, Cleves OH, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday November 21

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield, OH, www.speedy-feet.com.
• Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org. 

• Holiday in Lights 5k, 5:00 pm, Sharon Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.holidayinlights.com.  

Sunday November 22

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

Thursday November 26

•  Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 am, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, Race Information.
•  106th Annual 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, http://easterncincinnati.younglife.org.

Sunday November 29

•  Turkey Burner Mile Run, 1:00 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - November 29

Looking for a way to work off those extra holiday calories? Join us at the Turkey Burner Mile! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a low key one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday November 29th at 1:00 PM. Race-day only registration beginning at Noon - $5.00 for Club Members/ 21 & Under. $10.00 for General Public. Note: To get the discount, please have the club membership card. Awards for the top overall male and top overall female plus age group awards. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 29, 2015
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 29 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at noon. $5 for RCGC Club Members / 21 & Under. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Straight Street Climb - November 22

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 the late1970's. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. The race will begin at 9 a.m followed by the bike challenge at 9:30 AM.
Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.
Awards for top three finishers in 5 running divisions: Youth (ages 12 and under); Teen (ages 13 thru 17); Men's Open; Women's Open; and Masters (ages 50+). For more information or to register, go to www.straightstreethillclimb.com.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, November 22, 2015 
• TIME: Road race at 9:00 AM followed by cycling challenge at 9:30 AM.
• PLACE: Straight Street, Cincinnati OH.
• INFO: .36 mile Race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. For more information or to register, visit www.straightstreethillclimb.com or the Facebook Page.

A Brave 5k - November 7

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A Brave 5K will be held on Saturday, November 7 at Oxford Community Park. This run/walk is sponsored by the Talawanda Track and Cross Country teams. The run/walk will start at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be given to the top Talawanda employee and graduate, overall winners, and age-group winners. Pre-registration at the lowest price and to guarantee a t-shirt ends on Saturday, October 24.
 Register this week to save money and guarantee a t-shirt. The attached registration form may be used to register. Or, you may go to www.ABrave5k.com to register on-line or get more information.

2015 Hearts and Health Run 4 Mile Run / Walk Results

Here are the Overall Results and Awards List to the  Hearts and Health 4 Mile Run / Walk  held on Saturday October 17. Full Results will be posted on www.cincinnatirunning.com  on Monday.   If there is a concern or question,  do not hesitate to contact us. If you won an award and were not present to receive it, contact us and we will forward the info to the appropriated person so you can get your award.

• Overall Results
• Female Results
• Male Results
• Couple Results
• Awards List

Smiles and Miles In Honor of Marie Schaffstein 5k Race Recap

 The Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Marie Schaffstein is done in the memory of Marie Schaffstein and raises funds for St Agnes School. Marie Schaffstein was a 17 year old student at Notre Dame Academy and was killed in an automobile accident in 2010. This was the 5th year for the race, and the first time that I ran it.  I decided to do this race since Ft. Wright Kentucky is about 15 minutes from my home, it was in the afternoon at 4:00 PM so there was no need to get up early, and it had been about 5-6 years since I ran in the Devou Park and Park Hills area.
 The race started and finished at St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright Kentucky.  I arrived early enough to get a parking spot at the church. Parking was cramped at the church due to their Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday and the race on Sunday.  If I needed to, I could have parked at either Covington Catholic or across the street. They had about 300 runners and walkers. Race Day Registration was $30 which did not include a shirt but they gave you two food and drink tickets. Course went through the residential areas of  Ft. Wright, Park Hills and parts of Covington as it went through part of Devou Park. It was a hilly course but there are far worse hills to run in the area than what was on the course(I ran cross country at Covington Catholic a long time ago so I am quite familiar with the area's hills). They had one waterstop on the course and the miles were marked with volunteers reading off the times.
Post race like most races featured bananas and water.  The food and drink tickets entitled you to hamburgers, hot dogs, sub sandwiches from Sub Station II, Skyline Chili, sweet treats like cookies and cupcakes, and chicken fried rice from Oriental Wok.  I used the tickets for the sub sandwiches and the chicken fried rice.  Overall, it was a nice race with a course different from the ones that you get today. I may do it again next year depending on my schedule.  For race results, visit www.sprunning.com. View Results.

2015 Halloween Races in Greater Cincinnati

As any kid knows, October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October.    Here are a few of them: 

• Zombie 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 3, 4:00 PM, RiversEdge Park, 2nd Street and Buckeye Street, Hamilton OH - First Halloween Run of the year that I know of. You can be a runner a walker or a zombie(not sure what that entails). Race is part of the Hamilton's  Operation Pumpkin Art Festival. Visit www.bc-unitedway.org for more information about the race.
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 10, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
• Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk, Sunday October 18 1:00 PM, NHR Penntown,13146 N. State Road 101, Sunman, IN 47041 - Does running (or walking) a 5k dressed in costume sound like a party (all while helping raise money and awareness for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD))? If you answered yes, you should sign up to participate in the Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk. Proceeds benefit New Horizons Rehabilitation and The Arc, two regional nonprofit organizations working to find solutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information or to register.

• 30th Annual Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 20 6:30 PM, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Avenue, (downtown) Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2015 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Unique technical shirts for the first 3000 registered. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Run Like Hell 5k, Friday October 23 7:30 PM, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH - Run a 5K in costume... Through a cemetery... To a party at the finish. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit http://cincyrunlikehell.com for more information. 
• Mud-o-Ween 5k, Saturday October 24, 10:00 AM, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH - Take on the muckiest challenge! Three miles on all terrain trail run. You won’t come out clean after you slide down the ravine and run the creek trail. Forget about tires or barrels as obstacles– worry about fallen trees to block your way. Think you can cross the pond and still be recognized by your friends? Come race dressed as your favorite super hero if you dare. See what you can accomplish at the Countryside YMCA Mud-O-Ween! Stay for the After-Mud-Celebation and Harvest Party to try a muddy dog or hot pig pork sandwich for lunch. Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.

• Undead 5k, Saturday October 24, 4:00 PM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, The Zombie Apocalypse is here. Are you prepared? An obstacle filled 5K run/walk through Zombie infested territory. Can You Survive? Visit www.undead5k.com for more information.

• Boo Run Run 5k, Sunday October 25, 6:00 PM, Wyoming Recreation Center, Wyoming OH - Course is fast and family-friendly through historic streets of Wyoming. Following race is afterparty with treats, awards for top male and female youth and adult finishers, and prizes for best costumes. Food and beverages available. Benefits Wyoming Youth Services. Visit www.wyomingyouthservices.com for more information.
• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 31, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH -  Dust off your your silliest, spookiest costumes and join NAMI for the first annual NAMI Trick or Trot 5K run!  For more information, visit www.nami-cc.org.

• Great Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 31 10:00 AM, Bonnybrook Farms, 3779 St. Rt. 132 Clarksville, OH - Get ready for the run of a lifetime! Traverse through challenging terrain, view scenic sights and beautiful views before maneuvering through a mile of one of Ohio's largest corn mazes! Find the way to the finish, and be welcomed by friends, family, and a huge farm festival! Visit www.pumpkin5k.com for more information.

• Goshen Firefighters Halloween 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 31 2:00 PM, Kathryn Stagge-Marr Community Park, Goshen OH, The Goshen Professional Firefighters Association will host the first annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk to raise money for community outreach programs. The event will start and end at the Goshen Community Park off Goshen Road near the High School. The Run/Walk will transverse the park and school property following a marked trail used for HS cross country meets. Runners/Walkers are encouraged to show up in costume, awards will be given for best costume in 10 different age groups. Visit the online registration page for more information.

2015 October Races in Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in October. Check the club calendar for a few more races in October and the fall running season.  
 Saturday October 3

• Hike and 5k Run For Hospice, 8:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH,  www.hospiceofcincinnati.org.
• Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.
• Undy 5000, 9:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, http://support.ccalliance.org.
•  McCormickfest 5k Run / Walk, 4:00 pm, Camp Friedlander, Loveland OH, Race Information.

Sunday October 4

• Norse Dash 5k Run / Walk, 11:00 am, Campus Recreation Center, Northen Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, Race Information.

• Smiles and Miles For Maria Schaffenstein 5k, 4:00 pm, Saint Agnes Church, Ft. Wright KY, www.sprunning.com.

 Saturday October 10

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, OH, http://queenbeehalf.com.

• Bean Bash Dash, 11:30 AM, Turfway Park, Florence KY, www.beanbash.org.

• Warrior Run, 5:30 pm, Bell Tower Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org.
•  Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Sunday October 11

• Indian Run 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park,  Covington KY, http://hchscov.com. 

Saturday October 17

• Raptor Run 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Creation Museum, Petersburg KY, http://creationmuseum.org. 

• Loveland Half Marathon  8:00 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH,  http://cincyhalfmarathon.com.

• Run For Shelter 5k, 9:00 am, 5th and Scott, Covington KY, www.emergencyshelternky.org.

• Hearts and Health Run, 9:00 am, Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday October 18

•  Paw Joggers Rescue Run, 10:00 am, Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville OH, http://pawjoggersrescuerun.com.

Friday October 23

• Run Like Hell XXIV, 7:30 pm, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH, http://cincyrunlikehell.com.

Saturday October 24

• Queen City Foundation 5k Challenge, 8:30 am, Eden Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Run For Good 5k Run, 3:30 PM, Greenhills Community Building, Greenhills OH, http://aloisalzheimerfoundation.org.

• Jammin Lizard Dash and Bash 5k Run / Walk, 5:00 PM, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, http://lizarddash.com.

Sunday October 25

• Stone Steps 50K, 8:00 am, Mt. Airy Forest,  Cincinnati, OH, http://stonesteps50k.com. 

Saturday October 31

• Kevin C. Barnhill Memorial Fund 5K Run and Walk, 9:00 am, Testerman Park, Maineville OH, www.runningtime.net.

• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH, www.nami-cc.org

Little Miami Triathlon Fall 2015 - this Sunday Oct 4th

Got in an email:
 The Morgan Family will once again be hosting the Little Miami Triathlon in the beautiful, historically significant Little Miami River Valley on Sunday Oct. 4,2015. This unique event features the traditional type of triathlon but with the swimming leg being replaced by paddling in either a canoe (as a 2 person team) or in a kayak (as an individual participant). Online registration can be found at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=121923 and closes Oct 1. Day of registration is also available at Morgan’s Canoe Livery, 5701 State Route 350, Oregonia OH 45054, before 9am.
 This event was created 36 years ago by Bob Roncker, of Running Spot fame, with Gary Morgan, one of the owners of Morgan’s Canoe and Outdoor Adventures. It was inspired by the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii in 1979 and was the first triathlon of its kind produced in the U.S. The competition is comprised of a 6 mile canoe/kayak race, 5.5 mile run and 18 mile bike race in that order. Different divisions include Male/Male, Male/Female, Female/Female, Parent/Child and Masters. There even have been grandparents teamed up with grandkids! Participants enter for a variety of reasons…whether it be to win, to just have fun, to set a goal like weight loss, or to bond with their partner(whether it is a friend, co-­‐worker, child, spouse or significant other) in a fun way.
“ I have done triathlons and endurance events from Berlin to Bangkok. I can say without a doubt that the LMT is my favorite race anywhere. I have done this race more times over the last 15 years than any other race” says Bernie Casey, Race Participant.
 The triathlon benefits the Cincinnati Association for the Blind as well as many Warren County Boy Scout groups. Gary Morgan continues to produce and direct this event.
 The Morgan Family pioneered the canoeing and paddlesport industry in the Southwestern Ohio and Southeastern Indiana regions over 50 years ago. For more info go to www.littlemiamitriathlon.com or www.morganscanoe.com.