A Midsummer Night's Trail Run - August 8

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati on Thursday August 8 to go "Over Hill, Over Dale, Through Brush, Through Briar" in A Midsummer Night's Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest at 6:30 PM! Awards to the Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females Runners and to the Top 3 Male Master(40 & over) and Top 3 Female Master(40 & over) Runners.  Online registration available through August 5, 2013.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Thursday, August 8, 2013
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Oval, Mount Airy Forest
• DISTANCE: 5 Mile Trail Run. View the course map.
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $15 . RCGC Members / Age 18 & Under: $10.
  Race Day Registration is $20. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com to get a flier or for more information.

Sayler Park Run Race Recap

The Sayler Park Run is in its 18th year and goes through the tree lined streets of Sayler Park on the West Side of Cincinnati. For a long time, it was the only race on the West Side of Cincinnati and usually averaged about 200-300 runners.I first ran this race in 2002 or 2003. I last ran it maybe in 2008. The race benefits the Programs at the Sayler Park Recreation Center and is hosted by the center which means real restrooms rather than the portolets that you see at most races. I was coming off an injury and my sister talked me into the doing the race due to the Race Day Registration Price of $10. If you wanted a shirt, you could get a cotton one for $10 but I opted out of the shirt since I have so many of them. Conditions were sunny but cool with temperatures maybe in the 70's for the 300 runners and walkers who decided to run this morning. The course seemed the same from the last time that I ran it. You start in front of the Sayler Park School on Home City Avenue next to the Recreation Center and finish in front of the school. I do not remember much about the course except for the fact that it was mostly flat with one uphill and one downhill. I remember points of interests like the start, the golf course, the statue of Tecumseh, and the finish but not the route which is unusual. I do remember the starter who would make Stacy Osborne proud. He started the race exactly at 9:00 whether you were at the start or not. I was not. I ran it in about 32 minutes but I have to check the results to be sure. Post race was nutrition bars, water, pop, hamburgers. I did not have time to stay for the awards as it seems like they take awhile to do the awards due to the fact that when you finish you get a finish card that you need to turn in. I did not have time to stay as I needed to be somewhere at noon. Overall, I liked this race due to the price and they added to the post race experience from when I last ran it. The only negative is if you do not live on the West Side, it is an out of the way race to get to. Race Results were not posted at the City of Cincinnati website but I will check later this week.

RCGC Cross Country Series Race #1 Recap

The 2013 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series kicked off at Summit View Park in Blue Ash this past Thursday July 11. Stacy Osborne returned as series race director after a one year hiatus and his failed attempt at making it in a Beatles tribute band. About 80 runners showed up to race on the 3 loop 3.5 mile course in sunny conditions. Also on hand was Don Wahle who founded the series in 1968. Despite the sunny conditions, the week's worth of rain made the course muddy in some spots so runners were able to get three races in one(a cross country race, a trail run and a mud run) for the price of nothing. David Bea was the top male finisher with a new course record of 20:13 over 3.5 miles. In second place was Kevin Lawson who ran a 22:29 followed by Patrick Ton who ran a 22:46. The top female was Anna Stearns who ran a time of 25:06 followed by Kamaria Walton with a time of 25:23. Join us next Thursday at Summit View Park in Blue Ash for the second race in the RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight at 7:30 PM

The first race of the RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Summit View Park in Blue Ash 7:30 PM.
No entry fee, No awards just a damn fine hard workout on the new Iconic Race course designed by Mike Smith and Stacy Osborne. Wear short spikes, waffles, minimal shoes, trail shoes or racing flats! A splendid time is guaranteed to all! For info call 351 6300 days or visit the Summer Cross Country Series Information Page.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, July 11th, 2013 - Open to All.
• TIME: 7:30 PM.
• PLACE: Summit View Park, Blue Ash OH
• COURSE: loop 3.5 miles. There are two waterstops on the course – one at the start and one at the finish.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com , the Summer Cross Country Series Information Page or call 513-351-6300 for more information.

Fourth Of July Race Results

Below are race results to the many Fourth Of July Races held in Greater Cincinnati.  

• Rocket Man 5k/10k - 5k Results, 10k Results.
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk - 5k Results.
• Evendale Conquer the Hill 10k - 10k Results.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk - 5k Results.
• Run For Liberty 5k - 5k Results.
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000 - 5k Results.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run - 5k Results. 
• Run 4 Home 5k - 5k Results.

Upcoming Races July 2013

Below is list of upcoming races for July. Note: For a Fourth of July Race, view the blog post.  Check the club calendar for a few more races in the summer. 
Wednesday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, www.madeiracity.com.

Thursday July 4

• So many to mention. Click for full listing.
  

Saturday July 6

• Greenhills Pioneer Run 5k Run / Walk, 8:00 AM, Greenhills Commons, Greenhills OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
• Festival of the Bells 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, downtown Hillsboro, OH, www.festivalofthebells.com
• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:30 AM, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com  

Thursday July 11

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:30 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Friday July 12

• Lei 5K Run/Walk,8:00 pm, Mulhauser Barn, West Chester OH, www.nfcfchiari.com.

Saturday July 13

• Running with the Saints 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Burlington KY, www.runningtime.net.
• Natalie's Fly Thru the Park, 9:00 AM, Miami Meadows Park, Miami Township OH, www.racedmc.com.
• Sayler Park Village 5K Run, 9:00 AM, Sayler Park Recreation Center, Cincinnati OH, http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/athletics/sayler-park-5k-run.

Thursday July 18

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:30 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 20

• Jenny Evans Road Race 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH, www.fairfieldcityschools.com.
• Running On The River 5k and 10K, 8:00 AM, Augusta Riverview Park, Augusta KY, www.augustaky.com.
• Saint Joseph's Festival 5k Run, 9:00 AM,  Saint Joseph Church, North Bend OH, www.stjosephnorthbend.com.
• Luau 5K Run / Walk, 7:00 PM, Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville OH, www.bethanyhouseservices.org.

Sunday July 21

• East Fork Backpack Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.

Thursday July 25

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:30 pm, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 27

• Racin' in Mason - Summer Classic, 9:00 AM, Pine Hill Park, Mason OH, www.sprunning.com.
• Running For Home 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM,  England/Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, www.runningforhome.org.

Sunday July 28

• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 am, St. Martin's Church, Yorkville IN, view flier.

19th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k - August 24, 2013

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 $20.00 which includes a shirt. For Runners' Club members and those 18 and under pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $25 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday August 24, 2013
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members/ 18 & Under $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $25(T-shirt included while supplies last). No discounts on race day. Get the flier or register online.

Races on the Fourth of July in Greater Cincinnati

There are quite a few races on the Fourth of July 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.
on the Fourth of July. Wednesday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, www.madeiracity.com.

Thursday July 4

• Rocket Man 5k/10k, 7:30 am, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
• 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.
  
• Run For Liberty 5k, 8:00 am, Lakota East High School, West Chester OH, http://sprunning.com.
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net.
  
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH http://www.ihnwc.net.
  

Upcoming Races Rest Of June 2013

Below is list of upcoming races for the last weeks in June. Check the club calendar for a few more races in June.
Saturday June 22

• Beat It 5k Run, 8:00 am, Newport On The Levee, Newport KY, http://beatit5k.com.
  
• Sojourner 5K Race for Recovery, 8:30 am, Miami University - Hamilton, Hamilton OH www.sprunning.com.
  
• Heel To Heel 5k Walk / Run, 9:00 AM, Voice Of America Park, West Chester OH, www.htwfoundation.org.
  

Saturday June 29

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Website.
• Tina's Angels Dairy Dash 5k Trail Run / Walk, 8:30 am, The Niederman Family Farm, Liberty Twp., Oh, http://tinasangels.com.
• Mud Stash 5k - Run at dusk or in the dark!, 7:00PM - 10:30PM, Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, IN www.perfectnorth.com.

Cincy Nation Mud Run Postponed

While on the cincynationrun website, saw this: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Race is postponed from our original June 22nd Date. We had a snag with our land and are locking down a new location and date ASAP [tentatively August]. Please keep checking back on our site for further details. - if you need to cancel, please contact who you bought the ticket from for your refund.

Northern Kentucky University Cross Country Series

For those who love cross country, live in Kentucky, but are afraid to venture across the Ohio River, Northern Kentucky University has a Cross Country series on their training course on the NKU Campus. They will have three 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm beginning Tuesday July 16 and ending July 30. This event is open to all ages and experience levels and a great way to introduce the sport to middle school/high school or just plain old school runners. The course is adjacent to the main Highland Heights campus. Visit www.nkunorse.com for more information.
NKU SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Tuesday July 16, 2013 and continues to Tuesday July 30
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• INFORMATION: 3 races every Tuesday beginning July 16 and ending on July 30. View the flier for more information.

Poll Question For June: How Many States Have you done a 5k to 10k Race In?

The Poll Question for June is out. We want to know: How Many States Have you done a 5k to 10k Race In? Voting ends June 26 so answer now before you forget.

Don Wahle Summer Track & Field Games

These meets were started by Don Wahle and friends in the early 1960s and continued uninterrupted until 1996. Now they are back.
This year, beginning Monday, June 3 and continuing each Monday through July 8 track and field will be hosted at the track and field stadium at Withrow High School. Free events and open to everyone regardless of age or ability.
INFORMATION

•  DATE: begins Monday June 3, 2013 and continues to July 8.
• TIME: 6:30 PM
• PLACE: Withrow High School
• INFORMATION: 6 weeks of track events starting Monday June 3. More Information.

National Running Day this Wednesday June 5

Every day is Running Day in the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, but Wednesday June 5 is National Running Day. National Running Day is the opportunity to promote running as a healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise.
Former RCGC club president Gina Meyers is hosting a run at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington KY to celebrate and promote National Running Day in Cincinnati. There will be routes for those who like the trails and for those who prefer the open road. The run begins at 6:00 PM. Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information.

National Running Day

• DATE: Wednesday June 5, 2012
• TIME: 6:00 PM. 
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at the first shelter as  you enter the park. 
• INFORMATION: Celebrate National Running Day on Wednesday June 5 at 6:00 PM at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington Kentucky. All are invited. All paces welcome. We will have a route for you whether you like trails or prefer the open road, whether you want to go 1 mile, 3 miles or more. Free of charge.  Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information.

Cinci Runner Updates - Memorial Day Race 37 Recap and Results

Click here to access the Cinci Runner Updates - Memorial Day Race 37 Recap and Results. Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter sent by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. You can sign up for it to the right or at the newsletter itself.