37th Annual Labor of Love Run - February 12

Join the Runners' Club this winter in one of the most unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Register as a couple and run in one of the specialty couple categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together).  If you don't have a partner, we can help find you one in the Blind Date Category.  If you don't want a partner, you can always run as a Single.
The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the Cancer Relay for Life at NKU.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 12, 2017 - Open to All.
• TIME: 10:00 AM - Note change in time for 2017.
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY. View map.
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 6, 2017.
• PACKET PICK-UP: Albright Health Center day of race beginning at 8:30 AM.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Albright Health Center day of race beginning at 8:30 AM. Cost $25.00. Includes a long sleeve shirt while supplies last. 
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right. Parking available in the garage.
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center. 
• OTHER: Get the flier, or register online.

Join the 2017 Runners' Club Heart Mini Team

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a team participating at the 40th 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 15,000 participants. You can sign up to be part of the team at this year's (March 11th - March 12th) 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.   The 15k and Half Marathon begin at 7:30 AM this year and the 5k begins at 10:30 AM.

Join the Runners' Club Team

2017 Winter Wonderland Run Recap

About 135 runners competed in the 2017 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday January 22 in warm and sunny conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos). Runners travailed a 5k course that included wood, concrete, asphalt plus mud from the previous week's rain.    Cy Young of Winchester OH was the top finisher with of time of 20:34 followed by Even Clinkenbeard who ran a 21:21 and Len Schuster who ran a 21:32. Peg Doerger  of Cincinnati OH was the top female and 4th overall with a time of 21:50 followed by Diana Filtz who ran a 22:15 and Karen Schuster who ran a 24:10.  (Race Results ).
Thank you to our sponsors Waltz Business Solutions,  RoadId, and Queen City Running.
Thank you to our race day volunteers Tammy Alverson, Melissa Farnsley, Tom Glasscock, Denise Hovey,  Marty Hovey, Stacy Osborne, Jim Welland, Ellie Wilhelm and Ryan Wilhelm.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2018.
If you won an award(view award list) and had to leave early, you can pick it up at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH. call 513-351-6300 to make sure that the dcotor or somebody is in.
Go to the club website to view race results.

Winter Wonderland Run Race Results

Here are race results from the 2017 Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday January 22 at Fernbank Park. Full results should be posted on our website www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.  If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

2017 Winter Wonderland Run this Sunday January 22

This Sunday January 22 is the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park.
Race Day Cost is $20 - General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 22,2017
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at noon. 
• COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2017

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be doing a Grand Prix Series in 2017. The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club runs, supports, started or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club has supported over the years.
New for 2017 is the elimination of the volunteer requirement and the addition of volunteer points.  Since the club is a volunteer organization, volunteer points will be added to the scoring. Earn 10 points by volunteering at club supported events and members can earn up to 30 points by volunteering at  3 club supported  events. 9 races will still be scored which includes at least one B Race and one C race 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) and Legends(60 & over).  Also back for 2017 will be the 700 Club – Any member who score over 700 points in the 2017 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

 The first race in the series will be the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday January 22 at 1:00 PM at Fernbank Park.  View the RCGC Grand Prix page for more details. About the RCGC Grand Prix.

Early Registration Ends Soon for 2017 Winter Wonderland Run

Early registration ends soon for the Winter Wonderland Run. Online Registration is available through Wednesday January 18. Mail in registration ends Tuesday January 17. Cost is $15 - General Public and $10 - RCGC Members. Register Now before the price goes up. Visit the club website, view the race flier or the online registration page for more information. Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 22,2017
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Wednesday, January 18, 2017. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE NUMBER PICKUP: Race Numbers can be picked up on Race Day at the Riverview Shelter inside Fernbank Park beginning at noon. 
• COURSE: 5k Course along the paths and trails of Fernbank Park. Be prepared to run on concrete, wood, asphalt, cobblestone, grass, dirt, gravel and possibly mud, and snow.  No strollers allowed on the course due to terrain.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, view the flier or the online registration page for more information. 

2016 RCGC Mile Series Update - January 2017

Scores have been updated for the 2016 RCGC Mile Series for all races in the series. Check your scores to be sure that all scores have been updated correctly.   Official standings will be announced in early February.  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)
For 2017, there will be no year long RCGC Mile Series, but the club is exploring the option of either a Summer or possibly Fall Mile Series.  Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2016 RCGC Mile Series.
  Visit the RCGC Mile Series Page to check scores. About the RCGC Mile Series.

2016 Turfway Tick Tock Trot Recap and Results

About 25 runners flocked to Turfway Park in Florence Kentucky for the Turfway Tick Trot. Conditions were damp, cloudy but comfortable on New Year's Eve night. A  few runners were able to successfully navigate the synthetic track before 2017 hit. Sean Vandermosten was the top runner with a 10:51 followed by Jerry Medina who ran 12:51. Jodi Smith was the top female with a 21:52 followed by Hallie Endres who ran a 22:08. Go to www.cincinnatirunning.com for a complete list of results.
 Thank you to sponsors Tri-State Running Company, RoadId, Waltz Business Solutions and especially Turfway Park for being able to help the club pull off the race.
Thank you to volunteers Michael Guest, Tom Glasscock, Jerry Medina, and Stacy Osborne. A special thank you to Mary Troilo from Turfway Park for helping with much of the planning to pull off a successful race.  View Results

Turfway Tick Tock Trot Tonight at 11:45 PM

Tonight is the Turfway Tick Tock Trot. It will be a 2 Mile Run around the Turfway Track under the lights going off at 11:45 PM.
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup will open at 10:00 PM as the ninth horse race of the night is designated the Tick Tock Trot for the horses. Race participants can have their photo taken with the winning horse, jockey and trainer in the Winner's Circle. The ninth race goes off at about 10:07 with official results at 10:15.
Registration will remain open until 11:40 PM.
To get to Race Registration, enter through Gate B of Turfway Park and go up the steps to the second floor. Registration area will be on your right.
 Race Day Cost is $25 which includes a long sleeve t-shirt, a drink ticket and a finisher medal. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or the online registration page for more information. See you tonight.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2016
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirt  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 . Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up at 10:00 PM to pick up your number and get your photo taken with the winning horse of the ninth 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 at 10:00 PM to pick up your number and get your photo taken with the winning horse of the ninth race
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

Early Registration Ends Tonight For Tick Tock Trot

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the Turfway Tick Tock Trot for this Saturday December 31 at Turfway Park at 11:45 PM. Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race. Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, December 31, 2015
• TIME: 11:45 PM. 
• PLACE: Turfway Park, Florence, KY. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends December 28, 2016. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $25 (No discounts). Includes a Long Sleeve T-shirts while supplies last plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race. Opens at 10:30 PM at Turfway Park and closes at 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early 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 early 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 or the online registration page for more information. 

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2016 Turfway Tick Tock Trot

Early registration ends soon for the Turfway Tick Tock Trot. Online Registration is available through Wednesday December 28. Mail in registration ends Tuesday December 27. Cost is $20 - General Public and $15 - RCGC Members. Pre-Registration Price includes one drink ticket in addition to the long sleeve shirt. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website, view the race flier 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: $20- General Public and $15- RCGC Members. Includes a commemorative Long Sleeve T-shirt plus entry into the Turfway Park New Year's Party after the race and 1 drink ticket. 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 Long Sleeve T-shirts 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 early 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 PM until 11:40 PM.  Enter through Gate B and go to the Second Floor.  Show up early 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, the race flier  or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 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. Turfway Tick Tock Trot  - The club needs about 5-10 volunteers to help with registration, post race,  finish line and timing at the Turfway Tick Tock Trot at Turfway Park in Florence KY on Saturday December 31, 2016.  The jobs are easy and it would take 2-3 hours of your time.  For volunteering, you get the race's long sleeve shirt plus a drink ticket.  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 the online registration page. 
2. Winter Wonderland Run  - The club needs about 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, post race,  finish line and timing at the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run at Fernbank Park in Cincinnati OH on Sunday January 22, 2017.  The jobs are easy and it would take 2-3 hours of your time.  For volunteering, you get the club's long sleeve technical shirt.  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 the online registration page. 
3. Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run   - The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with race  on Sunday February 12,2017 for the Valentine's Labor of Love Run at Northern Kentucky University on Sunday February 12 at 10:00 AM.   The job is easy and it would take 1-2 hours of your time. For volunteeRing, you get the Valentine's Day Race Shirt.   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 the online registration page. 
4. Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  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 January 25.

2016 RCGC Grand Prix Update December

Scores have been updated for the 2016 RCGC Grand Prix through the RCGC Turkey Burner 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.
 Last race in the RCGC Grand Prix will be the Turfway Tick Tock Trot on December 31.
Below is a list of the top 10 male and top 10 female club members for scoring through the RCGC Turkey Burner Mile.  For more information about the Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page.

Top Grand Prix Scores Through RCGC Turkey Burner Mile

Top 10 Females		Top 10 Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	751	Lowell Clark	754
Carol Siderits	678	James Welland	748
Kila Hanrahan	677	Martin Hovey	705
Nurys Diaz	664	Bob Platt	697
Sharon Niehaus	663	John Garrity	660
Jenny Garrity	548	Rich Webber	653
Jennifer Black	524	Richard Gabbour	637
Stacey Herdering	517	Larry Richards	616
Cindy Moore	495	Ryan Woolley	516
Cindy Cranmer	472	Eric Gould	466

Run The Year 2017

Got in an email:
Run The Edge is putting on the Run The Year 2,017 miles  in 2017 running/walking challenge starting January 1st. Owners, Adam Goucher, and Tim Catalano, have years of experience in the running industry, and are excited to launch the third year of the challenge.  The challenge asks runners/walkers, cross-trainers, and regular everyday exercisers to run or walk 2,017 miles in the year 2017. It sounds difficult, and it is, but when you make a goal, stick with a community, have a supportive (maybe competitive!) team behind you, and believe in your goals, amazing things can happen. The miles can be completed anywhere, at anytime, and the challenge can be completed individually or on a team of up to 4 people. This is a great way to keep your running group engaged and active all year long! Registration comes with optional entry to 12 monthly fitness challenges hosted by Kara Goucher and access to mileage trackers.
I wanted to reach out to offer you a $5 code for your and your community. Please feel free to share the code "RTYSCLUBS" with family, friends, runners, walkers, anyone in your community. I've attached a few flyers below with information if you'd like to post to social media or email to your crew! Check out the Run The Year challenge and get inspired to join us for 2,017 miles! For more details about the challenge, look at www.runtheedge.com/runtheyear2017.