Monday, July 26, 2021

Thursday, July 22, 2021

2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight

 The first race of the 2021 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 22, 2021 and continues to Thursday  August 5
  • TIME: 7:15 PM
  • PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
  • COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps with a twist.  View Route.  
  • INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. 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.

Friday, July 16, 2021

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Returns For 2021

 The second longest running contribution to the Cincinnati Area running scene is back in 2021! The  RCGC Summer Cross Country Series returns to Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary School in Milford. There will be 3 - 2.5 mile races over starting at 7:15 pm on Thursday, July 22, 29, and ending on August 5.

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: Every Thursday beginning July 22, 2021 until Thursday August 5.
  • TIME: 7:15 PM
  • PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
  • COURSE: 2.5 miles scenic run in Valley View Nature Preserve. View Route
  • INFORMATION: 3 -2.5 mile cross country runs every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. 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.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

July 2021 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 17
Sunday July 18
  • East Fork Backpack Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.
Thursday July 22
Saturday July 24
  • Lakeside 5K, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
  • Chatfield College Nun Run 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Chatfield College - St. Martin Campus, Fayetteville OH, www.chatfield.edu.
Sunday July 25
Thursday July 29
Saturday July 31

Monday, July 12, 2021

Race Results From the Weekend of July 10th

 Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of July 10:

Thursday, July 08, 2021

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2021

 With the return of live racing, the Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2021. 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.

For 2021,  7 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races plus 5 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), Legends(60-69) and StillLookingGood(70 & over).  The 2021 will feature the 500 Club – Any member who scores over 500 points in the 2021 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

Monday, July 05, 2021

2021 4th of July Race Results in Greater Cincinnati

 

Below are race results to the Fourth Of July Races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend.  


Friday, June 18, 2021

2021 4th of July Races

 In 2021, Fourth of July falls on a Sunday and there are quite a few chances to race on Fourth of July Weekend in the Greater Cincinnati Area.  It is likely that there will be one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar for a few more races.

Saturday July 3

  • City of Edgewood Independence Day 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, http://edgewood5k.com.
  • Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Race Information.
  • Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH www.ihnwc.org.
  • Liberty Freedom Run, 8:30 am, Union County Courthouse, Liberty IN, www.speedy-feet.com.
  • Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave,Madeira OH, Race Information.
Sunday July 4

  • Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30 am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township OH, www.runningtime.net.

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

2021 Memorial Day Race Shirt Available For Purchase


 The 2021 Memorial Day Race  has a  few shirts left over from our virtual race.  They are white technical shirts with the club logo on front and a design on the back. We have Small, Medium, Large, XL and a couple 2XL. If you would like a shirt from our our virtual race, you can get them over at the  Memorial Day Race Online Registration for the price of 12.95.   They will be available for purchase through July 2. Order soon before the deadline  or we run out of the size that you want.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Club Race Calendar

 With live racing returning, 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.

Monday, May 10, 2021

Memorial Day Race 45 Virtual For 2021

Due to the continued impact of the coronavirus, the 2021 RCGC Memorial Day Race aka Memorial Day Race 45  is a virtual run / walk. For participating in the 2021 Memorial Day Race, the registration fee will cover a virtual bib, a technical shirt and a commemorative dog tag key chain. The virtual race begins on May 15,2021 - Armed Forces Day and will end on Wednesday June 2,2021 - National Running Day. Visit the  online registration page  for more information.The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Register now.

RACE DETAILS
  • DATE: May 15, 2021 - June 2 , 2021. 
  • COST:  $20 General Public and $15.00 for RCGC Members in good standing. Covers a technical shirt, a virtual bib that you can download, and with the theme of the race, a commemorative dog tag. 
  • COURSE: Virtual Run. 
  • OTHER: Register online.

Friday, November 27, 2020

RCGC Membership Update

 Due to COVID-19 for 2020, the RCGC Board of Directors has approved an additional year of membership for RCGC members in good standing as of August 31, 2020. If your membership lapsed, or you are prospective member, join by December 31,2020 and you will also be granted an additional year of membership. Register online or use the mail form.  Hopefully, the virus will end soon and the club can get back to running.  Check Membership.


Monday, October 05, 2020

Final Week For 2020 Piggest Raffle Ever

 This week is the final week for the Piggest Raffle for 2020. Online sales end on Saturday, October 10 and the drawing will be held on Sunday, October 11 for a chance to win $5000 cash, $2500 cash or a $1500 Cincinnati experience.  Please adopt a pig for $5 on  behalf of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and help us raise funds to promote running and walking in the Greater Cincinnati area. You can adopt a Pig(s) on behalf of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at www.piggestraffle.com. Select Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as the charity. Buy a Pig! Win A Prize! Support the Club! Thank you. Adopt A Pig.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

ORRRC Ghost and Goblins 5K Virtual For 2020

Got in an email: 
The 35th annual Ghost 'n Goblin 5k is virtual this year! The race supports the non-profit Ohio River Road Runners Club, as well as school running programs in and around Dayton, OH through the Youth Running Challenge. It will include a Facebook costume contest and lots of fun giveaways for the 200+ door prizes that were generously donated. 
 If you're willing and able to pass the information along to your members, the race would love the extra exposure and chance to reach runners and walkers that they wouldn't normally see at a live event. 
Race website is: www.daytongng.org 

Thank you and  hope to "see" you there!

Saturday, September 12, 2020

2020 Piggest Raffle Ever Update

Even though Flying Pig Weekend is the not happening, the 2020 Piggest Raffle Ever, sponsored by Stock Yards Bank & Trust is! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever. Adopt a pig for $5 for a chance to to win $5000 cash, $2500 cash or a $1500 Cincinnati experience.  Also, it helps the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati raise funds. If you wish to adopt a Pig(s) on behalf of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, you can do so online at www.piggestraffle.com through October 10. Just select Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as the charity. The official "Pig Drop" to determine the contest winners will take place on October 11,2020(Details TBD). Buy a Pig! Win A Prize! Support the Club
Adopt A Pig.