Memorial Day Race 48 Recap and Results

 

105 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 27 to Lunken Playfield in Cincinnati Ohio for Cincinnati's second oldest race.  Race conditions were sunny and warm and the course a little wet in some parts due to the previous evening's rain.  

    Larremy Gray was the top male to cross the finish line with a time of 18:02 followed by Matthew Hils  who ran an 18:39.  Ben Slater was third with a time of 20:07.  The top female finisher was Mimi Brooks who ran an 18:50. Natalie Leverone was the second female with a time of 19:14 and Mollie Karqwisch was third who ran a 21:05.  Roger Nunlist was the top male walker with a time of 40:26 and Leah Weitzman was the top female walker with a time of  36:23 (View Race Results)

   A big thank you goes to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre and Marty Hovey. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2024. Race results.

Memorial Day Race 48 This Monday May 27

 This Monday May 27 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter 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 Shirts are available for $15. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2024 - 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 48 shirts are available for $15.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com

Volunteer Opportunities - Spring 2024

    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 Winter Wonderland Run needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on May 27. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a volunteer shirt. 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: Social Chair and Board Member. 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 May 13.

May 2024 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Flying Pig Weekend has passed. However, there are more races in May than just the Flying Pig Marathon including the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Memorial Day Race.  We listed a few below but there are several more on the club calendar.

May Races

• Friday May 10, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 11, Girls on The Run 5k, 3:00 pm, Yeatman's Cove,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org. 
• Saturday May 18, Kenton County Veterans Memorial 5k, 8:30 AM, , Crescent Springs KY. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Saturday May 18, St Joseph Home Incline To The Finish Line, 9:00 AM, St Joseph Home, Sharonville OH. Race information available at www.stjosephhome.org.
• Saturday May 18, Reagan's Fun Run, 10:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH. Race information available at www.purplemonkeyproject.org. 
• Sunday May 19, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Monday May 27, Memorial Day Race 48, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

For more races in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, do not forget to check out the club's race calendar.

Thank you 2024 Flying Pig Marathon Mile 22 Fluid Station Volunteers

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati would like to thank the volunteers that helped out at the Club's Flying Pig Fluid Station at Mile 22 on  May 5. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, picking up trash and handling the warm weather made the fluid station another rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Tom  Glasscock for coordinating the fluid station for 2024. Join us at mile 22 for the 2025 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2024

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2024. 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 six races have been run and about 25 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Flying Pig Events this weekend.  Below are the top five males and females through the Dogwood Dash. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through The Dogwood Dash   

Top 5 Females	Total	Top 5 Males	Total
Barbara Ellwein	336	Fred Farnsley	247
Megan Fryburger	293	Fred Seeger	196
Melissa Farnsley	243	Jeffery Crawford	193
Ann Seeger	200	Richard Gabbour	190
Jennifer Black	198	Daniel O'Connor	100

2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

 Here are the 2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners.  The goal of the Grand Prix was to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on, supports or supports us.  About 50 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2023.

  Awards will be given to the top overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female in the Youngster Category(29 & Under) Submasters Category(30 -39), Masters(40-49), GrandMaster(50-59) Legends(60-69) Categories and Still Looking Good(70 and over). For 2023, Scoring was based on any best 7  races(either A or B),  and two B Races. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2023 Grand Prix.  Special  awards are given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized at a future Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Event.   Congratulations to everyone that participated.
2023 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Adam Keeling
Youngsters(29&Under): Landon Fernandez
Submasters(30-39): Greg Johnson
Masters(40-49): Adam Keeling
GrandMasters(50-59): Fred Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Fred Seeger
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Adam Keeling, Leah Weitzman

Online Registration Open For Memorial Day Race 48

Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 48 - Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race.  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: Monday, May 27, 2024 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Saturday, May 25th, 2024. 
• 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.

2024 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the runners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.

To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Click here for the volunteer registration page: 2024 Volunteer Registration
2.  Enter the following password: runner
3. Be sure the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group is “checked”
4.  Enter required information
5.  Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.   Sign Up for the Waterstop

April 2024 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for April 2024. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in April.

Saturday April 6

•   Scout Strong 5k, 9:00 am, Cub World Adventure Camp, Loveland OH , Race Information

Sunday April 7

• ORRRC Marathon and Half Marathon, 8:00 am, Xenia YMCA, Xenia OH, https://orrrc.org
• Caracole Run/Walk For Aids, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, Race Information

Saturday April 13

•  Chamber Color Pop 5k, 9:00 am, Peoples Bank, Blanchester OH, Race Information
• Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K, 10:00 am, Conrad Formal Gardens Oxford OH, Race Information

Sunday April 14

• Matt's 5k Pursuit, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, www.thematthaverkampfoundation.com

Saturday April 20

• Ursuline Academy Run/Walk For The Lions, 8:30 am, Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati OH, www.ursulineacademy.org
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, http://mmministry.org
• Heartbeats For Life 5k, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday April 21

• Ault Park Switchback, 9:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net 

Saturday April 27

• Lite Lope 5k, 11:00 am, Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Hamilton OH, Race Information.  
• Conquer The Hill 5k, 8:30 am, Indian Hill High School, Cincinnati OH, www.ihpsf.orgg.
• Dogwood Dash 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY, www.bcarboretum.org  
• Egghead 5k, 4:00 pm, 50 West Brewery, Cincinnati OH, www.eggstrong.org

Sunday April 28

• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K, 10:30 am, Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford  OH, www.racedmc.com.

2024 Saint Patrick Day Races In Greater Cincinnati

 

It is about 10 days to go until St. Patrick's Day! For the next couple of weekends, there are a few races around Greater Cincinnati to help you celebrate. Race Listings are below:

• Saturday March 9, Time to Paddy 5k /10k & Lucky 13.1,  8:00 AM, Rentschler Forest Park- Cummins Shelter, Hamilton OH,  Visit the race information page  for more information.
• Saturday March 9, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 16 Shamrock Shuffle 5k, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com. 
• Saturday March 16, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Hofbrauhaus, Newport KY,  Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 16, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:00 AM, Fifth Third Pavillion, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 16, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.

For more races in Cincinnati and the surrounding area, do not forget to check out our race calendar.

2024 Leap Day Race Shirt Available for Purchase

 We had a few shirts left over from the 2024 Leap Day Race.  They are white with a two color design on the  front. We have Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL. If you would like a shirt, you can get them over at the Leap Day Race Online Registration  for $12.00(Shipping included).  They will be available for purchase through April 1. Order soon before the deadline ends or we run out of the size that you want.

ORDER NOW!

2024 Leap Day Race Recap And Results

 36 runners and walkers participated in the 2024 Leap Day Race this past Thursday evening in sunny but cool conditions for a February evening. Scott Bihl of Cincinnati OH was the top overall finisher and male runner with a time of 15:05.  Daniel O'Connor was second in 16:00, followed by William Phillips in 16:09 and Keith Neundorfer in 16:34.   Martha Whitaker  of Lexington KY was the top female finisher with a time of 17:05.  Ann Seeger was the second female finisher in 22:39 followed by Debbie Biddle in 23:06 and Jean Schmidt was fourth running a time of 24:20.  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to FleetFeet Sports for providing the gift cards to the top runners,

Thank you to our race day volunteers Nancy Barbian, Liz Hofacre, Marty Hovey, Greg McCormick, Cindy Preston, Bob Roncker, and Ryan Woolley.
  See you in 4 years at the next Leap Day Race which is Tuesday February 29,2028.  For questions, feedback or issues,  please contact  us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. View Race Results

2024 March Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for March 2023. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in March.

Saturday March 2

•  Bock Beer 5k, 10:00 am, The Banks, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 9

•  The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH,  Race Information.

Saturday March 16

• Emerald Miles 5k, 9:00 am, Hofbrahaus, Newport KY,  www.epilepsy-ohio.org.
• Run for the Green Trail Run, 9:00 am, Landen Deerfield Park, Maineville OH, www.runningtime.net
• Exploring With Grace 5k, 9:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, Race Information.

Sunday March 17

• Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30 am, 5th and Lawrence, Downtown Cincinnati OH, Race Information.   

Saturday March 24

• Barry Binkley Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk,  7:30 am, Dayton High School, Dayton KY,  Registration Information.

Sunday March 25

• World Down Syndrome Day 5k/10k, 10:00 am, Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati OH, www.dsagc.com   

2024 Leap Day Race Tonight at 6:29 PM

Happy Leap Day! Tonight is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run on the Lunken Bike Trail.

Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 5:15 PM and race start is at 6:20 PM.

Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 5:00 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter and race start is at 6:29 PM.
Cost is $20.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $24.00 for the General Public. $10.00 for shirts. Visit the race information page or contact the club hotline at 513-594-8203 for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• NUMBER PICKUP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COST: $24.00 – General Public. $20.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. Group Discount available at the registration page.  Opens 5:00 PM at the Spirit of  '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail.
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runners. Awards given to the top male and female runner in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over. Walker Awards: Top 4 Male and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit the registration page for information.