2021 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

 Here are the 2021 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 30 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2019.

  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 2021, Scoring was based on any best 5  races(either A or B),  and two B Races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2021 Grand Prix.  Special  awards are given to those who score over 500 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 500 Club. They will be recognized at a future Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Event.   Congratulations to everyone.
2021 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Barb Ellwein
Youngsters(29&Under): Mary Timmons
Submasters(30-39): Emily Horseman
Masters(40-49): Leah Weitzman
GrandMasters(50-59): Sonya Whaley
Legends(60-69): Jennifer Black
Still Looking Good(70&over): Mary Alice Gruden
Males
Overall: Mike Neale
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Steven McMilian
Masters(40-49): Edward Zechman
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60-69): James Welland
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

500 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Mike Neale

RCGC Club Members That Did The 2021 Egg Nog Jog

About 350 runners and walkers did the 29th Annual Egg Nog Jog 5k Run/Walk this past Saturday December 18 in Mt Adams in relatively warm but cloudy conditions.  Below is a list of club members that did the Egg Nog Jog 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	Place	Time
Barbara Ellwein	298	40:25
Richard Gabbour	354	1:23:33
Monica Holmback	139	29:42
Mike Neale	212	33:42
Jerry Patton	336	45:33
Caroline Siderits	332	44:47
Mary Timmons	50	24:23

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.

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

Race Results From the October 16th Weekend in Greater Cincinnati

    Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  October 16:

• Aviator Flightfest - 5k Run/Walk 10k Run

• Capt Seth Mitchell Hero 5k

• Peebles 5k - Run Walk

• Redlegs Run

• Westside Bestside 5k  Trail Run

 

2021 Halloween Races In Greater Cincinnati

Any kid knows that 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 to get you in the Halloween spirit.   Here are a few of them, check the club calendar for a few more.

• Already Loved Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 9, 9:30 AM, Armco Park Shelter 33, Lebanon OH -   Proceeds Benefit Already Loved Foster Care Outreach. Visit the race information page for more information.
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 9, 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.
• New Richmond Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 16, 10:00 AM, Armco Park Shelter 33, Lebanon OH -   Community 5K Run/Walk along the scenic Ohio River in New Richmond, Ohio!  Followed by a Fall Family Festival at Hauserman Park. Visit the race registration page for more information.
• Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 19, 6:30 PM, Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for over 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5K, Saturday October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Avenue Middletown OH 45044. Calling all dog walkers/runners and halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites, Treats, exercise, Toys, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, door prizes raffles, and costume contests!  Visit www.brunningendurance.com for more information.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 30th 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.

October 2021 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 2

• OTR 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Washington Park, Cincinnati OH,  www.otrchamber.com
• Warrior Run, 5:30 pm, Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org.

Sunday October 3

• Minster Oktoberfest 10k, 9:30 am, Minster High School, Minster OH, www.minster10k.com

Saturday October 9

•  Run the Mill Half Marathon & 10k, 10:00 am, Rolling Mill Brewery, Middletown, OH, www.brunningendurance.com
• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Sunday October 10

• Sue Harder Memorial 5k, 10:10 am, 50 West Brewing Company, Cincinnati OH,   Race Information

Saturday October 16

• Aviator Flightfest, 8:00am, Sycamore Junior High School, Blue Ash OH,  Race Information.
• Red Legs Run,  8:00am, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information. 

Sunday October 17

•  Peebles 5k, 10:00 am, Peebles Corner, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.

Saturday October 23

• Run For The Bottoms 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.valleyviewcampus.org.

Sunday October 24

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

Friday October 29

•  Fifty West Mile, 7:00 pm, Longworth Hall, Cincinnati OH,  50westmile.com.

Saturday October 30

• Toyota 10k, 8:00 am,  Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash Run/Walk, 8:30am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Tri-State Running 5k, 9:30 am,  Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati OH,  Race Information
• Run For The Bottoms 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.valleyviewcampus.org.

Sunday October 31

• Flying Pig Marathon and Half Marathon, 7:30 am, Paul Brown Stadium,  Cincinnati, OH, flyingpigmarathon.com.

Race Results from the September 25th Weekend In Greater Cincinnati

   Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  September 25:

• Applefest 5k 10k 15k
• Hyde Park Blast
• Loop For Lana 5k - Run Walk
• Run The Falls 5k - Run Walk
• Sonder Brewery 5k - Run Walk
• Sophie's Angel Run

Club Members That Did the 2021 Brewery Run

 Since the Hudy 14k has a significant part in the club's history, here is a list of those members that did the 2021 Hudy 14k Run this past Saturday. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data:

Club Members That Did the 14k		Club Members That Did the 7k
Name	Time	Name	Time
Nancy Barbian	2:00:40	Denise Hovey	1:12:19
Jennifer Black	1:23:14	Jerry Patton	57:27
Barbara Ellwein	2:00:50
Megan Fryburger	1:47:40
Monica Holmback	1:35:44
Martin Hovey	2:03:56
Andrea McLearen	1:11:19
Mike Neale	1:55:25
Sharon Niehaus	1:32:29
Leah Weitzman	2:07:36
James Welland	1:27:32
Sonya Whaley	1:53:04

Race Results From The September 11 Weekend in Greater Cincinnati

  Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  September 11:

• Bite The Bullet 5 Miler
• GA 5K - Halo Hustle
• Shamrock Shuffle 5k
• Steps'N Salutes Green Beret 5k
• Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinson's
• Tunnels To Towers 5k

Race Results From the Labor Day Weekend In Greater Cincinnati

 Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  September 4:

• Aruna Run - 5 Mile 5k 1 Mile Elite 1 Mile
• The Bulldog 5k at Terrace Park
• Hamilton Nightglow - Marathon Half Marathon 10k
• WEBN Frog Legs Run - 5k Run 5kWalk

September 2021 Races

 Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2021. Check the club calendar for more races.

Saturday September 4

• WEBN Frog Legs 5k, 9:00 am, Sawyer Point Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 

Sunday September 5

• Terrace Park 5k Bulldog Run, 9:00 am, Gazebo on Elm Avenue, Terrace Park OH, Race Information. 

Monday September 6

• Aruna Run, 7:30 am, Freedom Center, Cincinnati OH,  arunaproject.com.

Thursday September 9

• Harvest Home Fair Mile, 5:50 pm, Harvest Home Fair Park, Cheviot OH, www.harvesthomefair.com  

Saturday September 11

• Steps ’n Salutes Green Beret 5k, 8:30 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information.
• Shamrock Shuffle 5k - Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day, 9:00 AM, Square At Union Centre, West Chester OH, Race Information. 

Sunday September 12

• Sunflower Revolution, 8:45 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, www.sunflowerrev.org.

Saturday September 18

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 8:00 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH,   http://runbeerseries.com
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 19

• Bust a Crust! Pie-K 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 AM, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday September 25.

• Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.
• Hyde Park Blast, 6:00 pm, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday September 26

• Sophie's Angel Run, 1:00 pm, St. Jude Church, Cincinnati OH, www.sophiesangelrun.org.

Race Results From The August 6th Weekend

  Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of August 6:

• Bulldog Chase 5k - Run Results Walk Results
• 16th Annual Bronco 5k Run and Fitness Walk
• CASA For Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk
• Leesburg Glow Run
• Little Miami Half Marathon & 10k - Half Marathon 10k Results
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk

2021 Leesburg Glow Run Race Results

 Race Results from the Leesburg Glow Run held Friday night  August 6 by the Fire Station  in Leesburg OH.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact Ray Friend. View Results.

2021 RCGC Summer Country Series Race #3 Recap

The 2021 Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 3rd and final race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday. 6 runners showed up to race in sunny and hot and humid conditions on a dry course.  The course needed to be altered as campers were parked on part of the original course so runners ran slightly more than 2.5 miles. 

Top runner was Seth Streitmatter  who covered the  course barefoot in 17:48. Top female was Allison Streitmatter who ran a 22:48. Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up and course teardown. See you next year for the 2022 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

Final Race of 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Tonight at 7:15 PM

  The third and final race of the 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH at 7:15pm. 

Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees!  Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday  August 5,2021
• TIME: 7:15 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps with a twist.  View Route.  
• INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. No entry fees!  Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

August 2021 Races in Greater Cincinnati

 Below is list of upcoming races for August 2021.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in August. 

Thursday August 5

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:15 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve,  Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Friday August 6

• Leesburg Glow Run, 10:00 PM, Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station, Leesburg OH, Race Information.

Saturday August 7

• Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.
• CASA For Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk, 8:30 AM,  Devou Park, Covington KY, casaforkidsnky.org.
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Elda Elementary,Ross OH, Race Information.  

Sunday August 8

• Little Miami Half Marathon & 10k, 7:00 AM, Phegley Park, Morrow OH, www.littlemiamihalf.com.

Saturday August 14

• Panther Prowl 5k, 8:00 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Cincinnati Cyclones UNFrozen 5K/10K, 9:00 AM, Heritage Bank center, Cincinnati OH, cycloneshockey.com/5k.

Saturday August 21

• Teal Power 5k Run/Walk, 10:00 AM, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org.

Saturday August 28

• Powder Keg 5k, 9:00 AM, Carter Park, King Mills OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Saint Cecilia Chicken Run 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, St. Cecilia Church, Independence KY, Race Information.