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

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 

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.  

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.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - December 2025

     The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  The last race in the series in the Grand Prix is the Egg Nog Jog on December 20. Below are the top 10 males and females through the Straight Street Climb using official scoring. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

                            Top Ten Males and Females Through The Straight Street Climb

Name	Score	Name	Score
Barbara Ellwein	780	Fred Farnsley	733
Megan Fryburger	779	Eric Bender	648
Melissa Farnsley	778	Jeffery Crawford	594
Jennifer Black	746	Robert Platt	571
Leah Weitzman	681	Jerl Patton	372
Nancy Barbian	668	David Lasse	341
Caroline Siderits	408	Richard Gabbour	330
Tammy Alverson	275	Martin Hovey	285
Monica Holmback	246	Fred Seeger	250
Ann Seeger	246	James Welland	244

RCGC Grand Prix Update September 2025

       The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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  about 15 races have been run and about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Brewery Run and the Sue Harder 5k.  Below are the top seven males and seven females through the Aruna Runs using official scoring (Top 7 Races and the Top 2 B Races). Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Seven Females and Males Through The Aruna Run

Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	778	Fred Farnsley	682
Megan Fryburger	778	Eric Bender	548
Jennifer Black	698	Jeffery Crawford	544
Melissa Farnsley	673	Robert Platt	473
Nancy Barbian	665	David Lasse	341
Leah Weitzman	531	Jerl Patton	325
Caroline Siderits	364	Richard Gabbour	282

RCGC Grand Prix - June 2025

      The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 10 races have been run and about 30 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Run For Chief, Hyde Park Blast, and Upstander 5k.  Below are the top five males and females through the Flying Pig Marathon. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through Memorial Day Race 49

Name	Total	Name	Total
Megan Fryburger	721	Fred Farnsley	538
Barbara Ellwein	660	Eric Bender	448
Melissa Farnsley	525	Robert Platt	331
Nancy Barbian	519	Jerl Patton	327
Leah Weitzman	434	Richard Gabbour	282

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2025

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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	Score	Name	Score
Megan Fryburger	337	Eric Bender	250
Barbara Ellwein	288	Fred Farnsley	244
Melissa Farnsley	242	Jeffery Crawford	146
Jennifer Black	148	Robert Platt	140
Nancy Barbian	145	Martin Hovey	98

2024 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

  Here are the 2024 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 50 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2023.

  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 2024, 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 2024 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.
2024 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Jennifer Black
Youngsters(29&Under): Parker Herren
Submasters(30-39): None
Masters(40-49): Gina Meyers
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Nancy Barbian
Males
Overall: Fred Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): John Willis
Submasters(30-39): Daniel O'Connor
Masters(40-49): Greg Johnston
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60-69): Jeffery Crawford
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Jennifer Black, Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger

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. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.  

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.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Summer 2024

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2024. 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. About 50 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Hyde Park Blast, Madeira Mile, and Beechmont Bolt.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Dogwood Dash. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Ten Males and Females Through The Run For Chief 5k   

Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	744	Fred Farnsley	635
Megan Fryburger	715	Fred Seeger	394
Melissa Farnsley	625	Jeffery Crawford	333
Jennifer Black	488	Jerl Patton	330
Cindy Preston	447	Richard Gabbour	281
Ann Seeger	396	Martin Hovey	278
Leah Weitzman	369	Robert Platt	228
Nancy Barbian	348	Eric Bender	198
Karen Martin	328	Jim Martin	195
Carol Siderits	278	David Nelson	189

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2024

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2024. 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 25 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   

Top 5 Females	Total	Top 5 Males	Total
Barbara Ellwein	336	Fred Farnsley	247
Megan Fryburger	293	Fred Seeger	196
Melissa Farnsley	243	Jeffery Crawford	193
Ann Seeger	200	Richard Gabbour	190
Jennifer Black	198	Daniel O'Connor	100

2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

 Here are the 2023 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 50 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2023.

  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 2023, 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 2023 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.
2023 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Adam Keeling
Youngsters(29&Under): Landon Fernandez
Submasters(30-39): Greg Johnson
Masters(40-49): Adam Keeling
GrandMasters(50-59): Fred Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Fred Seeger
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Adam Keeling, Leah Weitzman

2023 Grand Prix Update

   Scores have been updated for the 2023 Grand Prix. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official results will be announced in February.  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 2023 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores.

RCGC Grand Prix Returns for 2024

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2024! 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 2024,  9 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races plus 7 other 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 2024 Grand Prix will feature the popular 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2024 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 12,2024. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.  

RCGC Grand Prix Update December 2023

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2023. 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 about 52 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next race and last race in the series in the Grand Prix is the Egg Nog Jog on December 16. Below are the top ten males and females through the Straight Street Climb using official scoring. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males and Females Through The Straight Street Climb

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	780	Fred Farnsley	779
Barbara Ellwein	764	Adam Keeling	697
Leah Weitzman	751	Martin Hovey	422
Megan Fryburger	712	Mike Neale	389
Tammy Otten	689	Jerl Patton	370
Nancy Barbian	649	Robert Platt	319
Jennifer Black	591	Lowell Clark	294
Caroline Siderits	554	Tim Shaffer	287
Nancy Burns	550	Greg Johnston	240

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Summer 2023

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2023. 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 about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Aruna Run on September 4,  and the Hudy 14k Brewery Run on September 16.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Fairfield Avenue Mile using offical scoring. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males and Females Through The Fairfield Avenue Mile

Name	Score	Name	Score
Melissa Farnsley	730	Fred Farnsley	729
Megan Fryburger	663	Adam Keeling	497
Barbara Ellwein	646	Jerl Patton	326
Leah Weitzman	507	Lowell Clark	294
Tammy Otten	498	Martin Hovey	281
Jennifer Black	493	Robert Platt	224
Nancy Burns	452	Jason Frey	200
Cindy Preston	446	Jim Stahl	198
Nancy Barbian	444	Larry Starr	192
Caroline Siderits	408	Fred Seeger	191

RCGC Grand Prix Update - June 2023

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2023. 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 about 35 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Hyde Park Blast on June 24, Madeira Mile on July 3 and the Fairfield Avenue Mile on July 8.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Memorial Day Race. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males And Females Through the Memorial Day Race

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	722	Fred Farnsley	728
Megan Fryburger	608	Jerl Patton	326
Leah Weitzman	507	Adam Keeling	297
Tammy Otten	498	Lowell Clark	294
Barbara Ellwein	493	Martin Hovey	281
Cindy Preston	446	Robert Platt	224
Jennifer Black	393	Jason Frey	200
Nancy Burns	357	Jim Stahl	198
Nancy Barbian	347	Larry Starr	192
Evelyn Guzman	302	Fred Seeger	191

RCGC Grand Prix Returns For 2023

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2023! 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 2023,  9 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races plus 7 other 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 2023 Grand Prix will feature the 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2023 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 rescheduled Winter Wonderland Run on February 26,2023. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.