Thank you 2025 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 4. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, picking up trash and handling the rainy weather made the fluid station another rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Todd Hofacre for stepping up in an emergency and coordinating the fluid station for 2025. Join us at mile 22 for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2025

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 20 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   

Name	Score	Name	Score
Megan Fryburger	337	Eric Bender	250
Barbara Ellwein	288	Fred Farnsley	244
Melissa Farnsley	242	Jeffery Crawford	146
Jennifer Black	148	Robert Platt	140
Nancy Barbian	145	Martin Hovey	98

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in 2025

 Joining the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is a great way to share your fitness interests and connect with other local runners and walkers. Members pay $25 per year for an individual or $45 per year for the whole family. In return, you will receive the following:

• Race discounts in our upcoming races - the Memorial Day Race 49
• Chances to win prizes in the RCGC Grand Prix. 
• Automatic membership in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), including subscription to quarterly Club Running magazine
• Social events like the Heart Mini Suite, Flying Pig Roast and various Pub Runs like the Holiday in Lights Run

Joining is easy. Fill out the online form. If you are afraid that machines will take over the earth by joining our club online, you can also use the mail form.
Join Today

2024 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

  Here are the 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 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.
2024 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Jennifer Black
Youngsters(29&Under): Parker Herren
Submasters(30-39): None
Masters(40-49): Gina Meyers
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Nancy Barbian
Males
Overall: Fred Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): John Willis
Submasters(30-39): Daniel O'Connor
Masters(40-49): Greg Johnston
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60-69): Jeffery Crawford
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Jennifer Black, Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger

2025 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

  The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 2025 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: Volunteer Registration.
2.  Enter the following password: Runners
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

Online Registration Open For Memorial Day Race 49

 Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 49 - 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 26, 2025 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• COST:  $20 - General Public and $15 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under through May 24, 2025.  Short Sleeve T-shirts: $12.00. Early Bird Registration available through May 5,2025 for $5.00 discount.  
• COURSE: 5k course on the Lunken Playfield bike path. .
• OTHER: Register online.

April 2025 Races In Greater Cincinnati

    Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for April 2025. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in April.

Saturday April 5

• Heartbeats For Life 5k, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday April 6

• 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 12

•  Chamber Color Pop 5k, 9:00 am, Peoples Bank, Blanchester OH, Race Information
  

Sunday April 13

• Matt's 5k Pursuit, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, www.thematthaverkampfoundation.com
• Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K, 10:00 am, Leonard Howell Park,  Oxford OH, Race Information

Saturday April 19

• Easter Egg 5k,  11:00 am, White River State Park, Indianapolis IN, Race Information.

Saturday April 26

• Conquer The Hill 5k, 8:30 am, Indian Hill High School, Cincinnati OH, www.ihpsf.orgg.
• MARY MILLER MEMORIAL 5K WALK/RUN, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Milford OH, http://mmministry.org
• Dogwood Dash 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Road Union, KY, www.bcarboretum.org  

Sunday April 27

• Ault Park Switchback, 9:00 am, Ault Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net 
• Miami Red Brick Run/Walk 5K, 10:30 am, Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford  OH, www.racedmc.com.

RCGC Members That Did the 2025 Heart MiniMarathon

Since the Heart Mini Marathon has a significant part in the club's history, I compiled a list of those members that participated in one the races at the 2025 Heart Mini Marathon Run this past Sunday. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data: 

Heart Mini 15k			Heart Half
Name	Place	Time	Name	Place	Time
Jennifer Black	516	1:43:53	Nancy Barbian	531	1:55:38
Fred Farnsley	702	2:02:35	Eric Bender	768	2:09:24
Melissa Farnsley	703	2:02:36	Jim Stahl	815	2:13:17
Megan Fryburger	729	2:06:42
Richard Gabbour	903	3:04:48	Heart 5k
Martin Hovey	865	2:36:50	Name	Place	Time
Jim Martin	722	2:05:52	Barbara Ellwein	1087	58:11
Karen Martin	803	2:21:40	David Lasse	768	43:37
David Nelson	902	2:59:57	Parth Patel	621	40:03
Cindy Preston	425	1:37:45
Kristin Stahl	639	1:54:51
Leah Weitzman	595	1:50:46

RCGC Members That Did the 2025 Bockfest 5k

About 2500 runners and walkers did the 2025 Bockfest 5k this past Saturday March 8 in Cincinnati in clear but cold conditions.  Below is a list of club members that did the Bockfest 5k 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
Nancy Barbian	1439	36:21
Eric Bender	524	27:25
Jennifer Black	824	30:24
Jeffery Crawford	691	29:16
Barbara Ellwein	1699	40:41
Fred Farnsley	1422	36:09
Melissa Farnsley	1421	36:08
Megan Fryburger	1583	38:33
Greg Johnston	886	30:57
Kimberly Ogle	672	29:05
Tammy Otten	1728	41:21
Jerl Patton	2403	58:16
Robert Platt	2502	1:34:41
Tim Shaffer	1591	38:43
Caroline Siderits	2097	50:58
Donna Townsend	1997	48:21
Leah Weitzman	1202	33:59
John Willis	109	21:22

2025 Saint Patrick's 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 8, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• 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 15 Shamrock Shuffle 5k, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com. 
• Saturday March 15, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Hofbrauhaus, Newport KY,  Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 15, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:30 AM, Fifth Third Pavillion, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 15, 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.

March 2025 Races In Greater Cincinnati

    Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for March 2025. Check out the club calendar for a few more races in March.

Sunday March 2

• Dennis Risch Memorial 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 8 

• Bockfest 5k, 9:00 am, The Banks, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday March 15

• 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 16

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

Saturday March 22

• Scout Run,  9:00 am, Colonial Park East, 525 Monroe St, Lebanon OH,   Race Information.

Sunday March 23

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

Saturday March 29

• The Laetare Classic, 3:00 pm, Narrow Path Brewery, Loveland OH,  Race Information.

2025 Wonderland Run Recap and Results

 

About 25 runners and walkers competed in the 2025 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday February 23 in sunny, but cold conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos).  The previous week flooding and freezing temperatures merited a course change due to ice and flooding in Fernbank Park.  Runners and walkers travailed a relatively flat almost 3 mile course along the Ohio River.  Jenny Kane of  Guilford IN was the top finisher and top female with a time of 23:10.  Top Male and second place over all was Eric Bender of  Montgomery OH who ran a 24:44.  (View Race Results ).

Thank you to our sponsors Fleet Feet Cincinnati for the awards, and 13 Below Brewery for use of their parking lot. Thank you to our race day volunteers Megan Fryburger, Liz Hofacre, Todd Hofacre, and Marty Hovey.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2026.
View Race Results.

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Part of 2025 Piggest Raffle Ever

 

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2024. 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. 

RCGC Grand Prix Returns for 2025

 The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2025! 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 2025,  10 races  will be scored which includes your top 7 races and plus two B 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 2025 Grand Prix will feature the popular 700 Club – Any member who scores over 700 points in the 2025 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 Winter Wonderland Run on February 23,2025. For more information about the RCGC Grand Prix, go to the RCGC Grand Prix Page. 

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.  

Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday February 23

 

This Sunday  February 23, 2025 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 11:00 AM at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park. Registration is available at runsignup.com through February 23, 2025 until 11:59 am.  

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

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 23,2025
• TIME: 12:00 PM - Note change in time. 
• 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 21, 2025.
  
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Available at runsignup.com through February 23, 2023, until 11:59 am. $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 11:00 am. 
• 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.