Early Registration Ends Soon For Ault Park Mile

Early registration ends soon for the Ault Park Mile. The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday October 25.  Online Registration is available through Thursday October 27.  Cost is $10- General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 30, 2016
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile around the Ault Park Drive Circle 1.5 times. 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5.
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. 
• AWARDS: Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runner. Top Runner in each Male and Female Divisions: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

2016 Turfway Tick Tock Trot Registration Open

The Turfway Tick Tock Trot is a unique 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 Saturday 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. Part of the 2016 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: Saturday, December 31, 2016
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10- RCGC Members before November 15. After November 15 - $20 - General Public and $15 - RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Wednesday, December 28, 2016 or until all slots are filled. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 (No discounts). Includes a T-shirt while supplies last 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 or until all slots are filled.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:00 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 10:00 until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up before 10:00 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, view the flier, or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - November 27

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 host a one mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday November 27th at 1:00 PM. Awards to the Top Male and Top  Female Runner and to the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Cost is $10 - General Public and $5 for RCGC Members or 21 & under for early registration.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through November  23, 2016.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 27, 2016
• TIME: 1:00 PM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5. T-shirt is available for an additional $8.00. Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. Shirts may be available on race for $10.00
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 27 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Visit the registration page or www.cincinnatirunning.com or get the flier for more information.

2016 Hearts and Health Run Results

Here are the Overall Results to the  Hearts and Health 4 Mile Run / Walk  held on Saturday October 15. Full Results will be posted on www.cincinnatirunning.com  on Monday.   If there is a concern or question,  do not hesitate to contact us.

• Overall Results
• Female Results
• Male Results

Straight Street Climb - November 20

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 late 1970's. The Climb features a bike challenge and duathlon 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 20, 2016 
• 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 and duathlon 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.

Volunteer Opportunities - Fall 2016

Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater. If you can help out with any of these events, we would greatly appreciate it:

1. RCGC Ault Park Mile - The RCGC Ault Park Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday October 30. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
2. RCGC Turkey Burner Mile - The RCGC Turkey Burner Mile  needs 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Sunday November 27. It would take 1-2 hours  of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a few other goodies. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by emailing us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign up at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
3. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair,  Program Chair, and Newsletter Editor. Most positions take 2-3 hours a month of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting on November 2.

2016 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 to get you in the Halloween spirit.   Here are a few of them: 

• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 8, 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.
• Trick or Trail, Sunday October 9, 2:00 PM, Oxford Community Park, Oxford OH - A 1K or 5K-ish Run/Walk in Costume along the Trails of the Oxford Community Park.  A Great Day of FUN for the Whole Family to Enjoy! Proceeds support The Luna Cares Fund which was created to help local women battling cancer with the financial burdens caused from medical costs incurred during treatments. Visit http://lunacares.com for more information.
• 31st Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 18 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 2016 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.
• 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.Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.
• Undead 5k, Saturday October 22, 5:00 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.  
• Run Like Hell XXV, Friday October 28 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. 
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk , Saturday October 29th 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.
• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 29, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH -  Dust off your your silliest, spookiest costumes and join NAMI for their annual NAMI Trick or Trot 5K run!  For more information, visit www.nami-cc.org.

RCGC Board Meeting - October 5

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday October 5 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Wednesday October 5, 2016
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda. 

2016 Fall RCGC Grand Prix Update

Scores have been updated for the 2016 RCGC Grand Prix through the RCGC Heat Blister Mile.(View Standings) using official scoring.  Official scoring is based on your best 7 races run(either A, B, C), your next best B race, and a C race.  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 70 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
 Upcoming races in the RCGC Grand Prix include the Cincinnati Undy Run on October 1, Bean Bash Dash on October 8 and Hearts and Health Run on October 15.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the Brewery Run.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Top Grand Prix Scores Through The Brewery 14k

Top Women		Top Men
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	732	Lowell Clark	748
Carol Siderits	678	Martin Hovey	705
Kila Hanrahan	677	Bob Platt	697
Nurys Diaz	656	John Garrity	670
Jenny Garrity	548	Richard Gabbour	628
Jennifer Black	524	Larry Richards	616
Stacey Herdering	517	Rich Webber	601
Cindy Moore	445	Jim Moyer	574
Cindy Cranmer	424	James Welland	550
Rebekah Whitacre	398	Ryan Woolley	516

2016 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 1

• Hike and 5k Run For Hospice, 9:00 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.
•  Dam Mile, 9:00 am, 618 Delhi Ave, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.
• Warrior Run,5:30 pm,Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org. 

Sunday October 2

• Bearcat Dash and Bash, 8:30 am, Alumni Center - UC Main Campus, Cincinnati OH,  http://bearcatsdash.com

 Saturday October 8

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, OH, http://queenbeehalf.com.
• Cliftonfest 5k, 9:00 am, Burnett Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.cliftonfest.com. 

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

• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Sunday October 9

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

Saturday October 15

• Raptor Run 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Creation Museum, Petersburg KY, Race Information. 
• Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - 10k Run and 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Urology Group - Norwood Campus, Norwood OH, Race Information.
• Hearts and Health Run, 9:00 am, Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday October 16

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

Saturday October 22

• Run For Good 5k Run, 10:00 am, Kestrel Point - Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, http://aloisalzheimerfoundation.org.

• 5k4Kids Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Colerain Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday October 23

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

Friday October 28

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

Saturday October 29

• Queen City Foundation 5k Challenge, 8:30 am, Eden Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.
• NAMI Trick or Trot 5k, 9:00 AM, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason OH, www.nami-cc.org

Sunday October 30

• Ault Park Mile, 10:00 am, Ault Park,  Cincinnati, OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

Online Registration Open for Ault Park Mile

Online registration is now open for the Ault Park Mile.  Awards to the Top Male and Top  Female Runner and to the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 12 & Under,13-18,  19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.
Online registration available at runsignup.com through October 27, 2016.

 RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, October 30, 2016
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile 
• COST: Pre-registration: General Public - $10 . RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under: $5.
  Race Day Registration is $15 for General Public and $10 RCGC Members / Age 21 & Under. 
• INFO: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the registration page for more information.

RCGC Mile Series Update - September 2016

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be doing a Mile Series in 2016 as part of being around for 40 years. It will include at least 10 1 mile races throughout the year and the top 7 of them will be scored.   Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups based on their top seven mile races:
29 & Under, 30-39, Masters(40-49), Grand Masters(50-59) and Legends(60 & over)
  All Club Members who meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for  an award. Scores have been updated through the RCGC Heat Blister Mile. Next race in the series are the Dam Mile Races in Sedamsville and the Ault Park Mile on October 30.
If you are a club member that ran the first Dam Mile Race on August 27 or Harvest Home Fair Mile on September 8, send us your times so we can update the results.
Visit the RCGC Mile Series Page for More Info and to check scores. About the RCGC Mile Series.

2016 Run@Work Day and Run@SchoolDay - September 16

The 11th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 5th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 16. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started! Post your event on the RRCA Run@Work Day Fan Page to let others know what you are doing on September 16.

RCGC Board Meeting - September 7

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 7 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Wednesday September 7, 2016
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda. 

September 2016 Races in Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in September 2016. Check the club calendar for more races.
Sunday September 4

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

Monday September 5

• Mercy Metric 5k and 10k, 8:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.racedmc.com.
• RIDE or RUN to Give HOPE, 9:00 am, Phegley Park, 300 Main St., Morrow OH,www.heavenwardfarm.org.

Saturday September 10

• Robin’s Nest 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Pioneer Park, Covington KY, www.robinsnestfund.org.
• Midnight Madness Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, 7:00 pm, Fitton Center for the Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• Glenwood Gardens 5k Night Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net. 

Sunday September 11

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

Saturday September 17

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 8:00 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH, http://runbeerseries.com
• The Dam Mile, 618 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Bows for Ellie & Tyler's Run, 9:00 am, Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison OH, www.speedy-feet.com.  

• Power is Teal 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org. 

Sunday September 18

• Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Maria Schaffenstein, 4:00 pm, St. Agnes Church, Ft. Wright KY. www.sprunning.com. 

Friday September 23

• MSJ 5K, 6:45 pm, Mount Saint Joseph's University, 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH, www.runningtime.net. 

Saturday September 24

• CliftonFest 5k, 9:00 am, Clifton Business District, Ludlow and Clifton Ave, Cincinnati OH, www.cliftonfest.com - Rescheduled for October 8. 
• McCormickfest 5k Run/Walk, 4:00 pm, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, www.mccormickpto.com.

Sunday September 25

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