NKU Summer Cross Country Series Starts July 25

  For those who love cross country, Northern Kentucky University has a Cross Country series on their training course on the NKU Campus beginning August 2. They will have 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm on Tuesday July 25, Tuesday August 2 and Tuesday August 9. 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: Tuesday July 25,2023, Tuesday August 1, 2023 and Tuesday August 8,2023
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Bill Akers Baseball Complex, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• INFORMATION:  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.

July 2023 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 8

• FCA 5K and Fairfield Avenue Mile, 8:00 AM, Bellevue KY,  Race Information. 
• Festival of the Bells 5k, 8:00 AM, Hillsboro OH, Race Information.

Saturday July 15

• Knight Flight 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Weber Sports,  Aurora IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com. 

Saturday July 22

• Queen City 5k, 8:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.queencity5k.com. 
• Lakeside 5k, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday July 23

• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN,www.stuartroadracing.com. 

Saturday July 29

• Indian Trail 5k, 8:30 AM, Milan High School, Milan 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 30

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

2023 4th of July Race Results in Greater Cincinnati

 Below are race results to the Fourth Of July Races held in Greater Cincinnati in 2023 over the past few days.  

• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5k - Results.
• Conquer The Hill - Results
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk - Results.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk - Run Results Walk Results.
• Lake Waynoka Firecracker 5k Run/Walk - Results.
• Liberty Freedom Run -  Results.
• Madeira Mile - Results
• Madison Firecracker 10k - Run Results Walk Results
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run - 5k Results. 
• Run4Home 5k - Results

RCGC Grand Prix Update - June 2023

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2023. 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 35 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Hyde Park Blast on June 24, Madeira Mile on July 3 and the Fairfield Avenue Mile on July 8.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Memorial Day Race. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males And Females Through the Memorial Day Race

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	722	Fred Farnsley	728
Megan Fryburger	608	Jerl Patton	326
Leah Weitzman	507	Adam Keeling	297
Tammy Otten	498	Lowell Clark	294
Barbara Ellwein	493	Martin Hovey	281
Cindy Preston	446	Robert Platt	224
Jennifer Black	393	Jason Frey	200
Nancy Burns	357	Jim Stahl	198
Nancy Barbian	347	Larry Starr	192
Evelyn Guzman	302	Fred Seeger	191

4th of July Races In Greater Cincinnati 2023

 In 2023, Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday so there are quite a few chances to race on the Fourth of July in the Greater Cincinnati Area for 2023.  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 1

• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:00 am, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Liberty Freedom Run, 8:30 am, Union County Courthouse, Liberty IN, www.speedy-feet.com.

Monday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 5:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, Race Information.

Tuesday July 4

• City of Edgewood Independence Day 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, http://edgewood5k.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Race Information.

• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30 am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH, www.familypromisewarren.org.

Race Results in Greater Cincinnati From the June 10 weekend

   Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Bill Brewer Honor Run 5k 10k
• Daniel Boone Run For Statehood 5k Half Marathon 
• Dot Dash
• LOVE like JJ
• Rainbow Run 5k
• RedLegs Run 10k 5k 1 mile
• Run for the Poor 
• Upstander 5k

June 2023 Races in Greater Cincinnati

  Below is list of upcoming races for the month of June. Check the club calendar for a few more races in June.

Friday June 2

• GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge Glow Fun Run, 6:30 pm, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information.

Saturday June 4

• Strawberry Festival 5k / 10k, 9:00 am, Troy Community Park, Troy OH, Race Information.

Saturday June 10

• Daniel Boone's Run for Statehood 1/2 Marathon and 5k, 8:00 am, Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY, Race Information. 
• Upstander 5k Run & Walk, 8:30 am, Union Terminal, Cincinnati OH, www.holocaustandhumanity.org.
• LOVElikeJJ 5K, 9:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, www.lovelikejj.org.
• Run For the Poor 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mount Repose OH, www.racedmc.com. 

Saturday June 17

• The Lauren's burg Hill, 7:22 am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• FCC3, 6:00 pm, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati OH, fccrace.com.

Sunday June 18

• French Park Creek Crossings, 9:00 am, French Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday June 24

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday June 25

• Dummy Run 5k, 8:30 am, Vent Haven Museum, Ft Mitchell KY, www.venthaven.org.

2023 Memorial Day Race Shirts Available for Purchase

 

The 2023 Memorial Day Race  has a few shirts left over from the race on Monday.  They are blue technical shirts with the dogtag logo on front and a design on the back. We have Medium, Large, XL and a couple 2XL. If you would like a shirt from the race, you can get them over at the  Memorial Day Race Online Registration for the price of 12.00 (include 3.00 shipping & handling).   They will be available for purchase through June 30. Order soon before the deadline or we run out of the size that you want.

Memorial Day Race 47 Recap and Results

 99 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 29 to Lunken Playfield in Cincinnati Ohio for Cincinnati's second oldest race.  Race conditions were sunny and warm and the course was dry and fast.  

    Nick Meiners of  Cincinnati OH was the top male with a time of 16:46.  Larremy Gray was the second male to cross the finish line with a time of 17:58 and  Matthew Hils was the third male who ran a 18:14.  The top female finisher was Kayla Hess who ran a 21:30. Eleanor Schutte was the second female with a time of 22:15 and Annette Molina was third who ran a 22:31.  Roger Nunlist was the top male walker with a time of 38:49 and Leah Weitzman was the top female walker with a time of  35:57 (View Race Results)

   A big thank you goes to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, and Marty Hovey. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2022. Race results.

Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood - June 10

  Daniel Boone's Run For Statehood is a low cost half marathon and 5k in Falmouth KY. It provides a great race at a great price in a nice area just outside Greater Cincinnati.  $500 Cash Purse if 100 pre-register by June 12 or 200 for race day. Visit the online registration page, or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information.

Race Details

• DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2023
• TIME: 8:00 AM
• PLACE: Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY
• RACE INFORMATION: Visit www.danielboonerun.com or contact Craig Chaplin at 859-781-9101 for more information. Register Online.

Memorial Day Race 47 - This Monday May 29

 

This Monday May 29 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at shelter #1 as you enter the park. Race Day Cost  is $20.00 General Public, and  $15 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.   Memorial Day Race 47 Shirts are available for $15. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2023 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 47 Shirts are available for $15.  Please provide proof to get the club discount.
• COURSE: 5K course on the bike path on the Lunken Bike Trail. There will be a water station near the halfway point. 
• AWARDS:Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION:  Food and awards follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 47 shirts are available for $15.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com.

2023 RCGC Grand Prix - May Update

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2023. 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 three races have been run and about 50 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next race in the series are the Memorial Day Race this weekend.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Flying Pig Marathon. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Ten Males and Females Through The Flying Pig Marathon   

Name	Total	Name	Total
Melissa Farnsley	668	Fred Farnsley	680
Megan Fryburger	512	Lowell Clark	294
Cindy Preston	446	Martin Hovey	281
Leah Weitzman	412	Adam Keeling	200
Tammy Otten	404	Fred Seeger	191
Barbara Ellwein	402	Mike Neale	190
Evelyn Guzman	302	Tim Shaffer	190
Jennifer Black	293	James Welland	186
Jean Schmidt	287	Jerl Patton	181
Caroline Siderits	267	Jeffrey Crawford	138

Early Registration Ends Soon For Memorial Day 47

Early registration ends soon for Memorial Day Race 47 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Back in 2022 and with as many names (Memorial Day Race, Memorial Run, Memorial Day Run, Fork in the Road, Clifton Classic, Conquest de Clifton, RCGC River Run) through the years as Spinal Tap drummers.

 Online Registration is available through Friday May 26.  Cost is $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional Memorial Day Race 47 shirt available for $10.00. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2023 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati
• PRE-REGISTRATION: Early Registration ends at  11:59 PM Friday May 26,2023. Cost is $15 for General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. Optional  Memorial Day Race 47 Commemorative Shirt available for $10.00
• COURSE: 5K course on the Lunken bike trail. There will be a water station near the halfway point. 
• AWARDS:Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  Online Registration is available through Friday May 26.  Visit the club website for more information about the race.
  Register online.

2023 RCGC Spring Volunteer Opportunities

  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:

•  Memorial Day Race - The Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on May 30. 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, Vice President, and Social Media Coordinator. 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 June 6.

Memorial Day Race 47 - May 29

Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race is back in 2023 for number 47. The 2023 Memorial Day Race is at Lunken Playfield  at 9:00 AM on May 29, 2023. Since most runners are swimming in T-shirts and technical shirts, the club made the Memorial Day Race shirt for 2023 an optional purchase. It will be a technical shirt for the preregistration price of $10.   Register online.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Monday, May 29, 2023 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Friday, May 26th, 2023. 
• COST:  $15 General Public and $10 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under. Short Sleeve T-shirts: $10.00  
• COURSE: 5k course on the Lunken Playfield bike path. .
• OTHER: Register online.