2023 Sue Harder 5k - October 1

 Sue Harder passed away suddenly at the young age of 58 in January 2021. She was a beloved member of the Fleet Feet Running Club. She was a very active runner who ran three marathons and countless half marathons. Her latest half marathon was just a few months before her passing. She was supportive of all new runners and was a friend and cheerleader to all her fellow runners. 

The 2023 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is to be the third annual memorial run for Sue. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page  or run4sue.org for more information.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: October 1, 2023
• TIME: 10:10 AM
• PLACE: Fleet Feet Fifty West, 7667 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati OH 45227. 
• INFO:  The 2023 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is to be the third annual memorial run for Sue Harder, an avid runner who passed in 2021. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page  or run4sue.org for more information.

September 2023 Races In Greater Cincinnati

  Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2023. Check the club calendar for more races.

Saturday September 2

• WEBN Frog Legs 5k, 9:00 am, Sawyer Point Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 

Sunday September 3

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

Monday September 4

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

Saturday September 9

• Raptor Run, 7:30 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, Race Information.
• CASA For Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk, 9:30 am, Devou Park, Covington KY, casaforkidsnky.org.

Sunday September 10

• Steps ’n Salutes Green Beret 5k, 8:30 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information.
• Sunflower Revolution, 8:45 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, www.sunflowerrev.org.

Saturday September 16

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 7:30 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH,   http://runbeerseries.com
• Teal Power 5k Run and 3k Walk, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, Race Information.
• Tunnels To Towers, 10:00 am, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs KY, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday September 23

• Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• Sonder and Friends Oktoberfest 5k, 10:00 am, Sonder Brewing, Mason OH, Race Information.
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Sunday September 24

• The Angel Run, 1:00 pm, St. Jude Church, Cincinnati OH, theangelrun.org.

Saturday September 30

• FCC3, 6:00pm, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati OH, https://fccrace.com
• GA Halo Hustle 5k,  6:30 pm, Guardian Angels School, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Summer 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 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Aruna Run on September 4,  and the Hudy 14k Brewery Run on September 16.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Fairfield Avenue Mile using offical scoring. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

Top Ten Males and Females Through The Fairfield Avenue Mile

Name	Score	Name	Score
Melissa Farnsley	730	Fred Farnsley	729
Megan Fryburger	663	Adam Keeling	497
Barbara Ellwein	646	Jerl Patton	326
Leah Weitzman	507	Lowell Clark	294
Tammy Otten	498	Martin Hovey	281
Jennifer Black	493	Robert Platt	224
Nancy Burns	452	Jason Frey	200
Cindy Preston	446	Jim Stahl	198
Nancy Barbian	444	Larry Starr	192
Caroline Siderits	408	Fred Seeger	191

August 2023 Races in Greater Cincinnati

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

Tuesday August 1

• NKU Cross Country Series, 7:00PM,  Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY,  Race Flier.

Friday August 4

• Leesburg Glow Run, 10:00 PM, Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station, Leesburg OH, Race Information.

Saturday August 5

• Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.

Sunday August 6

• Little Miami Half Marathon & 10k, 7:00 AM, Phegley Park, Morrow OH, www.littlemiamihalf.com.

Tuesday August 8

• NKU Cross Country Series, 7:00PM,  Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY,  Race Flier.

Saturday August 12

• Panther Prowl 5k, 8:00 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Elda Elementary,Ross OH, Race Information.  
• Newtown 5k, 9:00 AM, Moundview Park, Newtown OH, Race Information.

Sunday August 13

• Dewey’s Pizza Run to Raise Dough 5k,  8:30 AM, Dewey's Pizza - Oakley Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday August 19

• Bulldog Blast 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Batavia Township Park, Batavia OH, Race. www.bulldogblast5k.com.

Saturday August 26

• Powder Keg 5k, 9:00 AM, Carter Park, King Mills OH, www.runningtime.net.
• St. Cecilia Chicken Run, 9:00 AM, St Cecilia Church, Independence KY, Race Information.

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.