2019 Halloween Races in Greater Cincinnati

Any kid knows that 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, check the club calendar for a few more.

• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 12, 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.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 19th 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.
• Haunted Hustle Four Mile, Saturday October 19th Noon, The Stretch, downtown Cincinnati OH,  4EG is throwing a haunted Halloween party. Not only is this going to be an epic party, it has a themed 4-mile race! Come dressed as your favorite animal, celebrity, or favorite whatever for a four-mile hustle through the fall foliage along the Ohio River. After the race, enjoy a spooktacular celebration. Visit www.hauntedhustlecincy.com for more information.
• Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 22, 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 2019 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.  
• Oxford Halloween 1/2 Marathon and 10k, Saturday October 26, 8:00 AM, Hueston Woods State Park, Oxford OH -  The Oxford Halloween 1/2 Marathon and 10K start in Hueston Woods State Park and finish in downtown Oxford. Features post race Halloween Themed After Party. For more information, visit www.mtntrailseries.com for more information.
• Pumpkin Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday October 26, 8:00 AM, Atrium YMCA, Franklin OH -  Run the Pumpkin Dash 5K and see what you can do on a PR friendly course around the Atrium Hospital campus. Also a 1 mile family fun run/walk on an all paved path (stroller friendly). Visit www.brunningendurance.com for more information.

Skid Row Marathon - One Night Only - October 14

The Award-winning documentary Skid Row Marathon is about a criminal court judge who organizes a running club comprised of homeless, recovering alcoholic and paroled men and women on LA’s Skid Row who seek to rediscover their sense of self-worth and dignity. View Trailer
It will be in theaters nationwide for a one night showing on Monday October 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
In addition to the movie, it includes a “Where Are They Now” segment.
Visit fathomevents.com for theaters and to purchase tickets.

Greater Cincinnati Race Results from the Weekend of October 5

Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati and beyond over the past weekend of October 5:

• The Oakley Five
• Greenhills Pioneer Run 5k
• Undy 5000
• Crossroads We Run 5k/10k
• Run The Mill 10k /Half Marathon
• The Warrior Run
• Liberty Center Fall Classic 5k
• Bearcats Dash and Bash
• Minster Oktoberfest 10k

RCGC Board Meeting - October 8

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 8 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Tuesday October 8,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

2019 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 5

• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com. 
• Run For The Bottoms 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.valleyviewcampus.org.
• Bean Bash Dash,10:30 am, Idlewild Park, Burlington KY, https://beanbash.org.
• Warrior Run, 5:30 pm, Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, http://cincywarriorrun.org.

Sunday October 6

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

Saturday October 12

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Jack Casino, Cincinnati, OH, http://queenbeehalf.com.
• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Saturday October 19

• Aviator Flightfest, 8:00am, Sycamore Junior High School, Blue Ash OH,  Race Information.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash Run/Walk, 8:30am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Woodland Lakes 5k Trail Run, 10:00 am, Woodland Lakes Camp Amelia OH, woodlandlakes.com. 

Sunday October 20

•  Autumn Blast Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Rogers Park, South Lebanon OH,  www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.

Saturday October 26

• Cincinnati Christian Athletic Boosters Run/Walk,9:00 am,  Joyce Park Fairfield OH,  Race Information.

Sunday October 27

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

Online Registration Open For 2019 Ault Park Mile

Online registration is open for the 2019 Ault Park Mile  which is held on November 17, 2019.  Awards given to the Top Male and Top Female Runner. Also age group awards are given for 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 November 14, 2019.

 RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday, November 17, 2019
• TIME: 10:00 AM
• PLACE:  Observatory Circle, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH
• DISTANCE: 1 Mile Run around Observatory Circle in Ault Park. 
• 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 the registration page for more information.

Grand Prix Update - September 2019

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2019. 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 Aruna Run 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 Brewery Run 14k and 7k, Run for the Bottoms 10k  and 5k and the Bean Bash Dash.   Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix. View scores.

RCGC Grand Prix Scores Through The 

Aruna Run

Top 10 Women		Top 10 Men
Megan Fryburger	780	Rich Webber	802
Melissa Farnsley	763	Fred Farnsley	760
Barbara Ellwein	751	Lowell Clark	565
Jean Schmidt	539	Mike Neale	478
Jennifer Black	531	Jerry Patton	374
Nancy Barbian	420	David Lasse	288
Cynthia Wallace	382	Richard Gabbour	277
Andrea McLearen	298	Todd Hofacre	268
Tamara Smith	290	Ryan Woolley	266
Cindy Cranmer	241	Marty Hovey	250

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From The Weekend of September 14, 2019

Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of September 14:

• Go The Distance
• Gentlemen Stakes For Prostate Cancer
• Teal Power 5k Run
• Glenwood Gardens Night Run
• Steps 'n Salutes Green Beret 5k
• Smiles and Miles 5k

RCGC Board Meeting - September 10

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday September 10 in Conference Room 1 on the lower level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 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:  Tuesday September 10,  2019
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Conference Room 1 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

Places To Run In Greater Cincinnati

If you are new to Cincinnati, just visiting, a local new to running or looking for a different place to run, our website has a consolidated list of local places to run. If you have more places that you would like to include that are not currently listed, please email us. Places to Run
Also, the club has a list of Running Routes at USATF.org that we have created through the past couple of years from our group runs. Check them out! Club Running Routes.

September 2019 Races In Greater Cincinnati

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2019. Check the club calendar for more races.

Sunday September 1

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

Monday September 2

• Aruna Run, 7:30 am, Freedom Center, Cincinnati OH,  arunaproject.com.

Thursday September 5

• Harvest Home Fair Mile, 5:50 pm, Harvest Home Fair Park, Cheviot OH, www.harvesthomefair.com  

Saturday September 7

• Price Hill Pacer, 7:00 am, Elder High School, Cincinnati OH,  www.pricehillpacer.org 
• Madisonville 5k, 8:30 am, Madisonville Recreation Center, Cincinnati OH, www.madisonville5k.com 
•  Hike For Hospice, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH,  www.hospiceofcincinnati.org.

Sunday September 8

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

Saturday September 14

• Gentlemen's Stakes 5k for Prostate Cancer, 8:30 am, Belterra Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information
• Teal Power 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org. 
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 15

• Steps ’n Salutes Green Beret 5k, 8:30 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information.
• Smiles and Miles 5k In Honor of Maria Schaffenstein, 4:00 pm, St. Agnes Church, Ft. Wright KY, www.runningtime.net. 

Saturday September 21

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 8:00 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH, http://runbeerseries.com

Saturday September 28

• Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• Loop For Lana 5k, 9:00 am, Columbia Sussex Building, Crestview Hills KY, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 29

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

14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day - September 20

The 14th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 8th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 20. 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 20.

2019 Queen City Invitational - August 31

The Queen City Invitational is an opportunity to see the local college cross country teams like University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University race without a drive out of town. Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The meet is Saturday August 31 at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights KY. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information.
QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL INFORMATION

• DATE: Saturday August 31, 2019 
• TIME: 9:00 AM 
• PLACE: Vahalla Course, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY 
• INFORMATION: Come out and see the top upcoming young local distance runners compete against each other. 2019 marks the 38th year that the meet has been held. The racing begins at 9:00 AM. Visit nkunorse.com for more information. Cross Country Course is across the street from the NKU Softball Field. View campus map.

2019 Cincinnati Aruna Run - September 2

Run or walk for an enslaved woman by name whom the Aruna Project staff personally know and are working to free from the brothels. Thanks to local race sponsors covering race expenses, 100 percent of registration fees and donations go to bring and sustain freedom to women in desperate need of new beginnings.  Has a 5 mile, 5k run or 1 mile race.  Race in the RCGC Grand Prix. Visit arunaproject.com for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Monday, September 2, 2019
• TIME: 7:30 AM
• PLACE: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202
• RACE INFORMATION: Features a 5 mile, 5 k or 1 mile.  Visit the Facebook Page , arunaproject.com or race registration website for more information. 

2019 Leesburg Glow Run Race Results

Race Results from the Leesburg Glow Run held Friday night  August 9 by the Fire Station  in Leesburg 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 Ray Friend.

• Overall Results
• Awards List