2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race 3 Recap

The 51st Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its third and final race of 2018 at Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 26. 10 runners and one dog showed up to race in perfect conditions for a Summer Thursday Night. The course was softened a bit from last weekend's rain.
Top male was the barefooted  Seth Streitmatter of Cincinnati OH. Seth covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle course in 18:01. He was followed by Ryan Woolley who ventured from Delhi to run a 21:54. In third was 6th Grader Landon Fernandez who ran a 22:08.   Top female was Eileen Hogan who ran a 29:35. Top dog was Lucy of Milford OH who ran a 24:52.
Thank you to Tom Glasscock, Todd Hofacre and Seth Streitmmater for timing, course set-up and course teardown. Thank you to all who came out and see you in 2019.

Final Race of the 2018 RCGC Cross Country Series tonight at 7:00 pm

The last race of the 2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH
Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattison Elementary School.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday July 26
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary Park at  Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile Course for a total of 3.1 miles. View the loop. 
• INFORMATION: Final race of the RCGC Cross Country Series. No entry fees!  Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - July 2018

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2018. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the second race of the RCGC Cross Country Series using official scoring.  Official Scoring is your best 7 races plus your next best B Race, and a C Race.  About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the final race of the RCGC Cross Country Series, RCGC Heat Blister Mile and Brian Rohne Race on August 7.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

Top Scores Through the RCGC XC Series Race #2

Top Ten Females		Top Ten Males
Name	Score	Name	Score
Megan Fryburger	715	Fred Farnsley	640
Melissa Farnsley	701	Rich Webber	532
Kila Hanrahan	490	Lowell Clark	493
Jean Schmidt	482	Jerry Patton	373
Barbara Ellwein	479	Robert Platt	354
Jennifer Black	472	Mike Neale	351
Krista Moeller	431	Ryan Woolley	345
Caroline Siderits	400	Bob Fritz	294
Ann Anderson	386	David Lasse	283
Mary Alice Gruden	272	Richard Gabbour	274

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2018 RCGC Heat Blister Mile

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Heat Blister Mile - the mile race where we would like to see it hot but not Death Valley hot.
The deadline for Mail entries is Tuesday July 24.  Online Registration is available through Thursday July 26.  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, July 29, 2018 - Open to All.
• TIME: 10:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends Thursday July 26, 2018. Cost is $10 for General Public and $5 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION:$15 – General Public. $10 – RCGC Members/Age 21 & Under. Opens at 9:00 am at Summit Park near the dog park in Blue Ash.
• COURSE: Mile run on the old taxi runway of the former Blue Ash Airport.
• AWARDS:Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Runners and Top Male and Female Runner in each division. 12/under, 13-18, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in the RCGC Heat Blister Mile - the mile race where we like it hot but not Death Valley Hot.  Online Registration is available through Thursday July 26. Mail in entries need to be postmarked by Tuesday July 24.   Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #2 Recap

The 51st Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its second race at Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 19. 12 runners showed up to race in sunny and warm conditions. The course was still hard from the lack of rain from the past week.
Top male was the barefooted  Seth Streitmatter. Seth covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle course in 18:26. He was followed by Cy Young who ran a 19:09.   Top female was Lorelai Young who ran a 29:35.
Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 19 at Pattison Elementary at 7:00 pm for the third and final race of the 2018 Series.

2018 NKU Cross Country Series Starts July 24

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 beginning July 24. They will have three 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm beginning Tuesday July 24 and ending August 7th with the Brian Rohne Championship Race. 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. View the race flier for more information.
NKU SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Tuesday July 24, 2018 and continues to Tuesday August 7
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• INFORMATION: 3 races every Tuesday beginning July 25 and ending on August 8th. Test your summer training and sharpen your race skills (& your spikes) on NKU’s Cross Country training course on campus in Highland Heights, KY! The rolling terrain and trails offers challenges to runners of all ages.View the race flier for more information.

2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #1 Recap

The 51st Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 1st race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 12. About 18 runners showed up to race in humid conditions. The course was pretty hard from the lack of rain from the past week. A couple of ankles were almost broken figuratively. The race started about 20 minutes late due to a couple of accidents in the area.
Top male was Hunter Morgan. Hunter covered the 2 loop 3.1 mile brass knuckle course in 18:04. He was followed by Bennett Hodson in 18:10 and Cohen Frost in 18:35.  The top female was Jess Kurti who was visitng friends in Cincinnati. She ran a time of 32:58.
Thank you to Tom Glasscock, Jim Welland and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 19 at Pattison Elementary at 7:00 pm for the second race of the Series.

2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight at 7:00 PM

The first race of the 2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH
Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 12, 2018 and continues to Thursday July 26
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile Course for a total of 3.1 miles. View the loop. 
• INFORMATION: 3 - 3.1 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 12 and ending on July 26. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

RCGC Board Meeting - July 12

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday June 12 at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford Ohio at about 8:00 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:  Thursday July 12, 2018
• TIME: 8:00 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford 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.

2018 Festival of the Bells 5k Run/Walk Results

Race Results from the Festival of the Bells 5k Run/Walk held on Saturday morning July 7  at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro OH.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact Nylah Carey at nyhlagus@yahoo.com.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

2018 July Races In Greater Cincinnati

Even though Fourth of July had several races, there are still quite a few races left in the month of July most likely one near where you live. Below is list of upcoming races in July.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in July. 
Saturday July 7

• Festival Of The Bells 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Southern State Community College, Hillsboro OH, Race Information.

Thursday July 12

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 14

• Sayler Park Village 5K Run, 9:00 AM, Sayler Park Recreation Center, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 
• Vivian's Victory 5k, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, http://viviansvictory.org.

Sunday July 15

• CABVI's Yes You Can 5k, 8:30 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, cincyblind.org.

Thursday July 19

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 21

• Lakeside 5K, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Chatfield College Hustle For Hope 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Chatfield College - St. Martin Campus, Fayetteville OH, www.chatfield.edu.
• Racin' in Mason - Summer Classic, 9:00 AM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, Race Information.

Sunday July 22

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

Thursday July 26

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford  OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 28

• Knight Flight 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Weber Sports,  Aurora IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• Bulldog Blast 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Batavia Township Park, Batavia OH, http://bulldogblast5k.com.

Sunday July 29

• St. Martin's 5k Run/Walk, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN, Race Information. 
• RCGC Heat Blister Mile, 10:00 AM, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

2018 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Starts July 12

The second longest running contribution to the Cincinnati Area running scene! The 51st Annual Summer Cross Country Series heads to Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary School in Milford. There will be 3 - 3.1 mile races over a 1.5 mile loop starting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 12, 19, and ending on July 26.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 12, 2018 and continues to Thursday July 26
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2 laps on the 1.5 Mile shaped course for a total of 3.1 miles. 
• INFORMATION: 3 - 3.1 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 12 and ending on July 26. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

RCGC Heat Blister Mile - July 29

Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Join the Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati at the Heat Blister Mile where we hope the temperature is hot but not Death Valley Hot! One mile race at Summit Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday July 29 at 10:00 AM. Preregistration is $5.00 for club members /21 & Under and $10.00 for General Public.
Race-day Registration opens at 9:00 AM. - $10.00 for Club Members/ 21 & Under. $15.00 for General Public near the dog park. Note: To get the race day discount, please have proof of membership. Awards for the top overall male and top overall female plus age group awards. Questions? Visit the online registration page, get the flier or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday July 29 2018
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE: Summit Park, Blue Ash OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $10- General Public, $5 - Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati (RCGC) Members/Age 21 & Under.  Ends Thursday, July 26, 2018.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $15 – General Public. $10 – RCGC Members/Age 21 & Under. Opens at 9:00 am at Summit Park in Blue Ash.
• AWARDS: Top Male Overall and Female runners. Top Male and Female  in the following  Age Groups Runners: 12/under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday July 29 for the RCGC Heat Blister Mile.  For more information or to register, visit the online registration page., club website or get the flier. 

Grand Prix Update - June 2018

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2018. The Grand Prix includes many of the races that the club puts on or supports or races that support the club. Scores have been updated through the RCGC Track Mile. About 60 club members have participated in one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Maderia Mile on July 3, Festival of the Bells on July 7 and the RCGC Cross Country Series beginning July 12.  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

Top 10 Male and Females in the RCGC Grand Prix
Through the RCGC Track Mile

Top Ten Females		Top Ten Males
Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	689	Fred Farnsley	581
Megan Fryburger	591	Lowell Clark	445
Kila Hanrahan	490	Jerl Patton	373
Jean Schmidt	482	Rich Webber	357
Jennifer Black	472	Robert Platt	354
Krista Moeller	431	Mike Neale	326
Barbara Ellwein	410	Ryan Woolley	320
Caroline Siderits	354	Bob Fritz	294
Ann Anderson	302	David Lasse	283
Mary Alice Gruden	272	Richard Gabbour	274

Festival of The Bells 5k - July 7

Part of the Festival of the Bells, an annual festival over the first weekend in July in Hillsboro OH for the community to enjoy. 2018 features a Kids Dash. 5k starts at 8:00 am. Kids dash at 10:30 am.
Visit the Facebook Page or  www.festivalofthebells.com  for more information. Online registration available.

Race Details

• DATE: Saturday, July 7, 2018
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart St, Hillsboro OH
• RACE INFORMATION: Visit the Facebook Page or  www.festivalofthebells.com  for more information. Online registration available.