34th Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love This Sunday February 16

This Sunday February 16 is the 34th Annual Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. Please join us whether you have a valentine or not (If you don't have a valentine, we can help find you one in the Blind Date Category). This will be a lot of fun.
Plenty of awards, music, and food. Race starts at noon at NKU. Race Day Registration opens at 10:30 AM in Regents Hall. Cost is $25.00(Includes T-shirt while supplies last). You can also sign-up at Packet Pick Up on Saturday February 15 from Bob Roncker's Running Spot in Newport KY from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for $20.00. For more information, visit the race information page.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 16th, 2014 - Open to All.
• TIME: 12 Noon.
• PLACE: Regents Hall,Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 10:30 AM at Regents Hall Northern Kentucky University. $25 - no discounts
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, KY, Saturday, February 15, 1:00 - 3:00 PM or at NKU day of race. Avoid the lines on race day. If you have not registered, you can sign-up on Saturday for $20, and guarantee yourself a shirt.
• DIRECTIONS TO NKU: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light by the sign saying Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Take first right, then first left. Parking available in the Garage across from the Albright Health Center(HC).  View Campus Map.
• COURSE: 2 mile course - Start is right by the Kenton Garage, and the finish is right in the front of the  Albright Health Center.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

Club Race Calendar

Check out the club calendar for Cincinnati Road Races. It includes 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons, Half Marathons, and about any other distance that you could imagine running. It includes Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and a few regional and national races but mainly Cincinnati and Northern KY local road races. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and include race name, date, a brief description, and where to get more information(i.e website,contact person, phone number, email). Access the club race calendar.

Early Registration Ends Today for the Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run

Today is the last day to to register for the 34th Annual Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run, one of greater Cincinnati's more unique races. The deadline for Mail entries ended yesterday. Online Registration is available through tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.
Race Details

• DATE: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Tuesday February 11,2014.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 15, 2014 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race beginning at 10:30 AM.
• 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.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Online Registration is available through tonight.  Visit the club website for more information about the race. 
  Register online.

Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk Cancelled for This Saturday February 8

After talking with Boone County parks on Thursday February 6, the trails are covered with snow and ice. Boone County Parks has closed the trail and will not allow us to hold the Winter Wonderland 5k race this Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am. The club will be calling all pre-registered race participants and posting notices on many sites, including emails to go out. We are very sorry for the inconvenience but it is out of the RCGC's hands at this point. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk - this Saturday February 8

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at the Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk this Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. at England / Idlewild Park in Burlington KY. The top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a 16oz commemorative glass mug! Race Day Registration opens at 8:30 AM at the shelter #1 which is on the left as you come in the park. Race starts at 10:00 AM. See you there! You still have time to sign up early and beat the price increase.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday February 8, 2014
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at Shelter #1.
  
• DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  
• INFORMATION: The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will host a 5k run and walk this Saturday, February 8, 2014 at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY. Race Day Registration opens at 8:30 AM. Race day registration will be $20.00 for Club members and $25.00 for general public. Awards go to the top overall male and female runners, and top overall male and female walkers. Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners and walkers - bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun!  Register online or view the flier for more information.

February 2014 Races

Below is list of upcoming races in February 2014. Check the club calendar for a few more races in February.
Sunday February 2

• ORRRC 47th Annual Frostbite 5 Mile, 2:00 pm, Centerville High School, Centerville, OH, www.orrrc.org.

Saturday February 8

• Topo Trail Running Series - Caesar Creek State Park, 10:00 am,Caesar Creek State Park, Waynesville OH, www.topoadventuresports.org. 
• RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk, England/Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Rd., Burlington KY 41005, Register Online.

Saturday February 15

• Cupid's Undies Run, 2:00 pm, Arnie's on the Levee 120 E. 3rd St. Newport, KY 41071, www.cupidsundierun.com. 

Sunday February 16

• Fight for Air Climb, 7:00 am, Carew Tower, 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, www.fightforairclimb.com.

• Sweetheart Shuffle, noon, Atrium YMCA, 5750 Innovation Drive, Franklin, OH 45005, www.runwalkjog.com. 
• 34th Annual Valentine’s Labor of Love 2 Mile Run, noon, Regents Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday February 22

• Topo Trail Running Series - England-Idlewild, 10:00 am, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, www.topoadventuresports.org.
• Special Olympics Polar Climb 3K Walk/5K Run , 11:00 AM, Versailles State Park - Versailles Lake Boat Ramp, Versailles, IN 47042, www.stuartroadracing.com.

RCGC Valentine's Labor of Love featured in Running Times Magazine

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Recently, Running Times Magazine featured the club's Valentine’s Labor of Love 2 Mile Run in its January-February Issue due to its tethered divisions like Ball and Chain and the Blind Date Division(can't find a partner, let us the club find you one).  For more information or to register, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 16, 2014 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Online ends TuesdayFebruary 11,2014.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 15, 2014 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race beginning at 10:30 AM.
• 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: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information or to register online or get the flier.

Winter Wonderland 5k POSTPONED - RESCHEDULED for February 8

The club contacted Boone County Parks Friday afternon and they stated that  the trails are completely covered with more snow coming.  They are closing the trail and will not allow the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati to hold the Winter Wonderland 5k race on Saturday January 25th.
We will be rescheduling the race for Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am. All pre-registered race participants will be contacted Friday afternoon and we will be posting notices on many sites. We are sorry for the inconvenience but it really is out if RCGC's hands at this point. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Winter Wonderland 5k Early Registration Ends Today

Today January 22 is the last day to to register for the Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk  The deadline for Mail entries ended January 18. Online Registration is available through midnight tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, January 25, 2014 
• TIME: 10:00 AM Start 
• LOCATION: England/Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Rd., Burlington KY 41005
• ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click here.

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Heart Mini Team

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a team participating at the 37th Annual Heart Mini-Marathon. For joining the team, you get access to the club's Heart Mini Suite where you can put your stuff and no need to share bathrooms with 20,000 participants. You can sign up to be part of the team at this year's (March 15th - March 16th) run/walk events by identifying yourself as part of Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati while registering. You can also join from our team page.  If filling out a paper form indicate Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati  as your team.  If the RCGC Heart Mini Team has at least 25 members and raises $2500 by February 8, the Runners' Club logo can appear on the back of the t-shirts.  Cost of the HeartMini Marathon is $40 and $55 for the Heart Half Marathon through March 3 and  $45 for the HeartMini Marathon and $60 for the Heart Half after March 3. The 15k and Half Marathon begin at 7:30 AM this year and the 5k begins at a later time.

Join the Runners' Club Team

RCGC Holiday Party Rescheduled for January 5

RCGC Holiday Party at Hofbrauhaus cancelled on December 8 is rescheduled for Sunday, January 5th at 6:30pm. All members are welcome to join us for free food and drinks! Hope to see many of you there.

  Details

When: Sunday, January 5th,2014
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Hofbrahaus, Newport KY
Other: Contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com for more information.

2013 RCGC Grand Prix Standings December

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2013. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 85 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 The next and final race in the Grand Prix will be the  Egg Nog Jog 5k which is this Saturday December 21.
Below is a list of the top club members for scoring through the the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Scoring is based on your best 5 races(either A, B, C), your best B race, and your best C Race. (For a complete listing, go to www.cincinnatirunning.com. For a list of all races and your scores,  go here)
Top 10 Females in the RCGC Grand Prix 

Name	Open Races (Top 5 Scores)	B Race	C Race	Total
Melanie Miles	492	48	0	540
Carol Siderits	486	50	0	536
Lisa Roa	480	47	0	527
Stacey Herdering	490	0	0	490
Cherie Norman	440	42	0	482
Nurys Diaz	380	46	0	426
Lisa Kirk	369	47	0	416
Olivia Connaughton	350	50	0	400
Karen Wilson	389	0	0	389
Cindy Cranmer	382	0	0	382
Laura Booke	362	0	0	362

Top 10 Males

Name	Open Races (Top 5 Scores)	Top B Race	C Race	Total
Jeffrey Schwab	481	45	0	526
Greg Roa	472	46	0	518
Seamus Gordon	467	43	0	510
Ryan Woolley	492	0	0	492
Jerry Patton	444	45	0	489
Thom Meyer	450	36	0	486
Gary Payne	439	39	0	478
Harvey Lewis	397	50	0	447
Martin Hovey	389	46	0	435
David Nelson	349	48	25	422

If you ran Run Like Hell, and did not get the points, send a front and back photo of your bib along with your name to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and we will update accordingly.  Also, if we missed you in a race that you ran let us know as well.
Here are the current club members who have done at least one B race:
Women: Holly Carey, Olivia Connaughton, Nurys Diaz, Janis Hoover, Jennifer Hughes, Marilyn Hunter, Lisa Kirk, Melanie Miles, Rachael Moore, Betty Moscove, Cherie Norman, Becky Parr, Donna Payne, Lisa Roa, Susan Russell and Carol Siderits.
Men: Jeff Allen, Seamus Gordon, Michael Haller, Nick Haverkos, Martin Hovey, Ed Hunter, Harvey Lewis, Thom Meyer, Tim Molony, David Nelson, Jeff Oates, Jerry Patton, Gary Payne, Robert Platt, Jason Reed, Greg Roa, Jeffrey Schwab, Jeffrey Smith, Scott Spicher and William Stolz.
Club members who have done a C race: Todd Hofacre, Gina Meyers, David Nelson.
For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, visit the club's Grand Prix page.

Tonight's RCGC Holiday in Lights Run CANCELLED

Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon and evening and current conditions, the RCGC Holiday in Lights Run and post race party scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Information about a rescheduled date will be announced when available. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm tonight!

December 2013 Road Races

Below is list of upcoming races in December. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 7

• Arctic Dash, 9:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.kerndash.org. 
• Voices of Indiana Jingle Bell 5K/10K, 9:30 am, Greendale Cabin, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Topo Trail Running Series - East Fork State Park, 10:00 am, East Fork State Park, Bethel OH, www.topoadventuresports.org.

Saturday December 14

• Reindeer Romp, 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.keysports.net. 
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.
•  Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org.

Saturday December 21

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM, Longworth's Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday December 28

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

RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk - January 25

Join the Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati at our annual 5k run/walk at England/Idlewild Park on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. The race starts at 10:00 AM, with race day registration beginning at 8:30 AM at shelter #1 inside the Park. Preregistration is only $15.00 for RCGC members and $20.00 for the general public. Register online at www.runsignup.com. Race day registration will be $20.00 for Club members and $25.00 for general public. Awards will go to the top three overall male and female runners, and top three overall male and female walkers. Also, the top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race. For more information and to print a mail-in race entry form, please visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or email cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday January 25, 2014
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at Shelter #1.
  
• DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  
• INFORMATION: The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a 5k run and walk on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY (Boone County). Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners and walkers – bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun! Get the flier, register online or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.