RCGC Board Meeting - April 5

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday April 5 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. Note change in Time. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Thursday March 8, 2018
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda.

2018 Club Heart Mini Updates

Here is what the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has going on for the Heart Mini Marathon this weekend:

• For those that joined The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Heart Mini Team, you can pick up your stuff at the Heart Mini Expo this Saturday March 14 at the Duke Energy Center. The expo opens at 9:00 AM. Since we had less than 10 members join our team, we will probably be under the individual pickup.     
• Every year, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati gets a hospitality suite in the Westin for members. We provide food, drinks, a place to stash your gear, and a view of Fountain Square - where all the action is on race day! It will be available around 6:45 AM on raceday. We generally find out the room number on late Saturday afternoon at check-in so check your email for the room number Saturday evening or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Note:Only current paid RCGC members plus one guest, and nonmembers who signed up for the Runners' Club Heart Mini-Team have access to the rooms.

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2018

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2018. The RCGC Grand Prix includes and recognizes many of the races that the club runs, supports, started or helped start. It includes several popular and unique races in Cincinnati that the club has supported over the years.
  9 races will still be scored which includes at least one B Race and one C race plus 7 other races. Since the club is a volunteer organization, volunteer points will be added to the scoring. Earn 10 points by volunteering at club supported events and members can earn up to 30 points by volunteering at  3 club supported events.
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).  Back for 2018 will be the 700 Club – Any member who score over 700 points in the 2018 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

 The first race in the series will be the Heart Mini Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday March 18    About the RCGC Grand Prix.

RCGC Part of 2018 Piggest Raffle Ever

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2018. Adopt a pig for $5 for a chance to to win $5000 cash, a two year lease on a Toyota Prius, $5000 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.piggestraffle.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.

2018 St 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 to help you celebrate. Race Listings are below:

• Saturday March 10, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Newport on the Levee, Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 10 ORRRC St. Patrick's 5k, 9:00 AM, Wayne High School, Huber Heights OH. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
• Saturday March 10, Harrigan's 5k, 9:30 AM, Harrigan's Tavern, Kettering OH, Visit www.harrigans5k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 17, Shamrock Shuffle 3k, 8:00 AM, Lexington Center, Lexington KY. Visit www.shamrockshuffle3k.com for more information.
• Saturday March 17, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
• Saturday March 17 Shamrock Shuffle 5k & 10K, 9:00 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.theshamrockshuffle.com. 

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

RCGC Board Meeting - March 8

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday March 8 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:30 PM. Note change in Time. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Thursday March 8, 2018
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda.

2017 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

Here are the 2017 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 70 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2017.
  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) and Legends(60 & over) Categories. Scoring was based on any best 7 races(either A, B, C), one best B race, and one best C Race. Below is a list of the award winners for the 2017 Grand Prix.  Special  awards is given to those who score over 700 points in the Grand Prix and known as the 700 Club. They will be recognized at the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Annual Meeting in April. Congratulations everyone.
2017 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Dianne Webber
Youngsters(29&Under): Elisa Wright
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Nurys Diaz
Legends(60 & over): Barb Ellwein
Males
Overall: Rich Webber
Youngsters(29&Under): Landen Fernandez
Submasters(30-39): Ryan Woolley
Masters(40-49): Lap Tran
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60 & over): James Welland

700 Club:  Barbara Ellwein, Dianne Webber, Rich Webber

ORRRC Splash and Dash - February 25

Got in an email:
Please share this Splash & Dash event with your members. It is a multi-sport race which starts with a 1000 yard indoor pool swim and then transitions immediately into an outdoor 5k run. The date is February 25. Registration opens at 7:00 am with the race starting at 8 am. The location is the Dayton Raiders Aquatic Center, 560 Grange Hall Rd., Dayton, OH 45430. The cost is $10. Additional details at http://orrrc.org/club-events-and series/

No RCGC Labor of Love Run For 2018

After losing our supporting group at NKU and unable to find another group or another location in a timely fashion, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will not be having the Labor of Love Run in 2018.  Hopefully, the club will figure out the logistics to bring the race back for 2019.  Thank you for your support of the race over the years.

RCGC Board Meeting - February 8

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday February 8 at the Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road in Norwood OH at 7:00 PM. Note change in Time. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Thursday February 8, 2018
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View Agenda.

2018 Winter Wonderland Run Results

Here are race results from the 2018 Winter Wonderland Run on Sunday January 21 at Fernbank Park. Due to a missed turnaround, actual distance ended up being about 3.70 Miles for the race. We threw out any time under 24 minutes based on the possibility of running 3.7 miles on the course in its current condition especially with the nature trail featuring snow and ice. (Last year's top time would have been 24:33 for 3.7 miles in better course conditions).
Full results should be posted on our website  www.cincinnatirunning.com later this week.  If you have a question, please contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

• Overall Results
• Awards List

2018 Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday January 21

This Sunday January 21 is the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run. It will be a 5k Run/Walk around the paths and trails of Fernbank Park.
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup will open at noon at the Riverview Shelter just inside the park.
Race Day Cost is $20 - General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under.  Shirts are $15.00.  Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information. See you this Sunday.


RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 21,2018
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts - $15.00.  Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets 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. 

Early Registration Ends Today For 2018 Winter Wonderland Run

Less than 24 hours remain to preregister for the RCGC Winter Wonderland Run for this Sunday January 21 at Fernbank Park at 1:00 PM. Online Registration is available through 11:59 PM tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race. Register Now.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 21,2018
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $15 General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts - $10.00.  Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Thursday January 18, 2018. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race Packets 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. 

2017 Grand Prix Update

Scores have been updated for the 2017 Grand Prix for all races in 2017. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official standings will be announced in early 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), and Legends(60 & Over).
Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2017 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores. About the RCGC Grand Prix .

Early Registration Ends Soon For 2018 Winter Wonderland Run

Early registration ends soon for the 2018 Winter Wonderland Run. Online Registration is available through Thursday January 18. Mail in registration ends Tuesday January 16. Cost is $15 - General Public and $10 - RCGC Members. Register Now before the price goes up. Visit the club website, view the race flier or the online registration page for more information. Register Now.


RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 21,2018
• TIME: 1:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Fernbank Park, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $15- General Public and $10 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts: $10.00. Register online at www.cincinnatirunning.com. Ends Thursday, January 18, 2018. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20- General Public and $15 - RCGC Members / 23 & Under. Shirts: $15.00. Opens at noon at the Riverview Shelter inside the park. 
• 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, view the flier or the online registration page for more information.