2023 Winter Wonderland Run Recap and Results

Over 80 runners competed in the rescheduled 2023 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday February 25 in sunny, and  warm conditions for a February Day at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos). Runners and walkers travailed a 5k course that included wood, concrete, cobblestone asphalt, grass and dirt.  Bryan Wagner of Lawrenceurg IN was the top finisher and top male with a time of 18:21.  Top Female was Peggy Doerger of  Cincinnati OH who ran a 20:55,  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to our race day volunteers Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, Todd Hofacre, Marty Hovey, Brenda Meyers and Tim Shaffer.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2024.
If you won an award, and had to leave early(View award list), contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.  View Race Results.

Rescheduled Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday February 26

 

This Sunday  February 26,2023 is the rescheduled RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.

Race Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park. Registration is available at runsignup.com through February 26, 2023 until 12:59 pm.  

Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 26,2023
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, Febraury 24, 2023.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 26,2023, until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Grand Prix Returns For 2023

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2023! The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club and it members direct,  support, started, or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club and its members  have supported over the years.

For 2023,  9 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races 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), Legends(60-69) and StillLookingGood(70 & over).  The 2023 Grand Prix will feature the 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2023 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award. The Cost to run in the RCGC Grand Prix is an RCGC Membership.  First Race in the Series is the rescheduled Winter Wonderland Run on February 26,2023. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.             

2022 RCGC Grand Prix Update

  Scores have been updated for the 2022 Grand Prix. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official results will be announced in February.  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and top overall Female, and Top Male and Female in the Following Age Groups based on official scoring:

Youngsters (Age 29 & Under), SubMasters (Age 30-39), Masters(Age 40-49), GrandMasters(Age 50-59), Legends(60-69), and StillLookingGood(70 & Over).
Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2022 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores.

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Part of 2023 Piggest Raffle Ever

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2023. 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.piggestraffleever.com. Just select Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as the charity. The official "Pig Drop" to determine the contest winners will take place on Flying Pig Marathon weekend downtown. Buy a Pig! Win A Prize! Support the Club

Adopt A Pig.

2023 Winter Wonderland Run Rescheduled For February 26

 The Winter Wonderland Run that was canceled this past Sunday is rescheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2023  at 1:00 PM at Fernbank Park. Online registration has been reopened until Friday February 24.  Race Day Registration opens at Noon and race is at 1:00 PM. If you have any questions or want more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. Hope to see many of you there.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Rescheduled for Sunday, February 26,2023
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, January 24 , 2023.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through Sunday February 26, 2023 until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

2023 Winter Wonderland Run Cancelled For Today January 22

 Due to the poor road conditions in Greater Cincinnati, poor course conditions, and after discussions with a couple of people, we are cancelling the Winter Wonderland Run for today January 22,2023 at Fernbank Park.

We will look to see if we can reschedule for a later date(either February 12 or February 26). Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

2023 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 Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park. Registration is available at runsignup.com through January 22, 2023 until 12:59 pm.  

Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 22,2023
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, January 20 , 2023.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through January 22, 2023 until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2023

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

•  Winter Wonderland Run - The Winter Wonderland Run needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on January 22. 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 the online registration page. 
• Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Treasurer, and Social Chair. 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 February 6.

2023 Winter Wonderland Run - January 22

 Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at their annual winter 5k run / walk at Fernbank Park on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Fernbank Park is located along the Ohio River off US Route 50 in the Cincinnati community of Sayler Park.

The race starts at 1:00 PM, with race number pickup beginning at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the Park. Preregistration is $12.00 for RCGC members / 23 & Under and $17.00 for the general public. Register online at www.runsignup.com through January 20.
Awards will go to the top three overall male runners and top 3 overall female runners, top male and female walker, and top male and female runners in the following age groups: 18 & Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ . Food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race.Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 22,2023
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, January 20 , 2023.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through January 22, 2023 until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under 
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

RCGC Members That Did the 2022 Egg Nog Jog

 

About 400 runners and walkers did the 30th Annual Egg Nog Jog 5k Run/Walk this past Saturday December 17 in Mt Adams in cold, cloudy conditions with a few snow flurries.  Below is a list of club members that did the Egg Nog Jog this past Saturday. If your name is not listed, send us an email, we will verify your data and add you to the list.

Name	Place	Time
Barbara Ellwein	328	39:43
Megan Fryburger	326	39:27
Richard Gabbour	402	1:14:15
Monica Holmback	215	32:14
Sharon Niehaus	260	34:40
Jerl Patton	378	49:06
Caroline Siderits	379	49:02

RCGC Grand Prix Update - December 2022

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2022. The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or races that support the club. So far about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Last race in the series is the Egg Nog Jog on December 17.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Straight Street Climb. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males and Females Through The Straight Street Climb

Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	785	Mike Neale	733
Megan Fryburger	709	Paul Seibert	396
Caroline Siderits	651	Jerl Patton	378
Leah Weitzman	649	James Welland	348
Jennifer Black	588	David Lasse	293
Nancy Barbian	434	Martin Hovey	285
Cindy Preston	395	Robert Platt	284
Sharon Niehaus	386	Jeff Crawford	198
Kila Hanrahan	239	Edward Zechmann	150
Sonya Whaley	233	Richard Gabbour	143

2022 RCGC Holiday In Lights Run Tonight

 

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this evening for one of our longest running and favorite events... The RCGC Holiday in Lights Run.  Meet at Keystone Bar & Grill in Covington KY  tonight  at 6:30 pm. Run is open to the public!  We will plan on taking a group photo before the run. After the run, meet at Keystone Bar & Grill for drinks and appetizers. Food and first drink will be on the club.

Run Details

When: Monday, December 12,2022
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Keystone Bar & Grill, 313 Greenup St, Covington KY
What: Run a few miles around downtown.
For: Enjoying the lights of the season around the downtown area.
Distance: Approximately 3-5 miles round trip. 
Party: Follows the run at Keystone Bar & Grill at about 8:00 PM.

Online Registration Open For 2023 Winter Wonderland Run

 

Online registration is open for the 2023 Winter Wonderland Run which is Sunday, January 22,2023.  Awards given to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Runners. Also age group awards are given for the Top Male and Top Female in the following Age Groups: 18 & Under,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over.

 Online registration available at runsignup.com through January 22, 2023 until 12:59 pm.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 22, 2023
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $17- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Friday, January 20, 2023. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through January 22, 2023 until 12:59 pm. $22 - General Public & 17 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

Greater Cincinnati Races To Close Out 2022

  Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in December 2022. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.

Saturday December 3

• Voices of Indiana Jingle Bell Run, 9:30 am, Greendale Cabin, Greendale IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Arctic Dash, 10:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.kerndash.org. 

• Santa's 5k Fun Run, 1:00 pm, Independence Fire Station 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing Independence KY, Race Information.

Saturday December 10

• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, www.racedmc.com.

Saturday December 17

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM,  El Barril, Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Noel 5k, 10:00 AM, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.