2020 Leap Day Race Results

Here are the Race Results from the Leap Day Race that was held this afternoon February 29,2020  at Lunken Playfield.  Thank you to all that participated.  Once again apologies regarding the issues about the age group awards. Once they arrive, they will be mailed out to the winners. If you have a question about results or awards, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

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• Award List

Leap Day Race This Saturday February 29

This Saturday February 29 is the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Race Day Registration and Race Number Pickup opens at 1:30 PM and race start is at 2:29 PM.
Cost is $16.00 for RCGC Members / 21& Under ; $20.00 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: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• NUMBER PICKUP / RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COST: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of  '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. View course map.
• 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.

2020 Leap Day Race Registration Ends Soon

Early registration ends soon for the RCGC Leap Day Race. The deadline for Mail entries is Monday February 24. Online Registration is through Wednesday February 26. Cost is $16- General Public and $12 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T shirts are $8.00.   Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public, $12.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00. Online registration available through Wednesday February 26, 2020.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter at Lunken Playfield.
• COURSE: 4k out and back course on the Lunken Bike Trail. View course map.
• AWARDS: Overall awards given to the Top 4 Male Runners and Top 4 Female Runers. 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. Walkers Awards are to the Top 4 Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page or race flier for information.

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2020

The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2020. 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 2020 will be the 700 Club – Any member who score over 700 points in the 2020 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

 The first race in the series will be the Leap Day Race on Saturday February 29.   About the RCGC Grand Prix.

2020 Leap Day Race - February 29

2020 is a Leap Year so another day in the year and another race in the year - the RCGC Leap Day Race. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Cost is $12.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under ; $16.00 for the General Public through February 26,2020. Group Discount is available(Online Only). T shirts are available for $8.00. Visit  the registration page, get the race flier for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public, $12.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00.  Mail in entries must be postmarked by February 24,2020.  Online registration available through Wednesday February 26, 2020.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 PM at the Marian Ahlering Building 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 to the Top Four Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers.
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page or get the race flier for more information.

2019 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

Here are the 2019 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.  Over 70 club members participated in at least one Grand Prix Race for 2019.
  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). 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 2018 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 the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Annual Meeting in April. Congratulations everyone.
2019 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): No winner
Submasters(30-39): Krista Moeller
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Megan Fryburger
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Mary Alice Gruden
Males
Overall: Rich Webber
Youngsters(29&Under): Cy Young
Submasters(30-39): Ryan Woolley
Masters(40-49): Fred Farnsley
GrandMasters(50-59): Mike Neale
Legends(60-69): Robert Platt
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Rich Webber

RCGC Board Meeting - February 10

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Monday February 10 in Study Room 2 on the main level of the Kenton County Library at 502 Scott Street in Covington KY at 7:00 PM. 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:  Monday February 10,  2020
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Kenton County Library, 502 Scott St. Meet in Study Room 2 which is in the lower level across from the Children's Library.
• 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.

2020 Winter Wonderland Run Recap and Results

About 115 runners competed in the 2020 Winter Wonderland Run this past Sunday January 26 in cold, and partly cloudy conditions at Fernbank Park on the (Far) West Side of Cincinnati(View photos). Runners and walkers travailed a 5k course that included wood, concrete, cobblestone asphalt plus a little bit of mud from the previous days rains.   Ady Mcdonald of Cincinnati was the top finisher and top female runner with of time of 20:21. She was followed by  Rich Webber of Cincinnati who was the top male ran a 21:21. Second Female overall was Kalilah Hicks of Stanton KY who ran a 22:45 and Mya Bross edged out Betsey Clark for third with a time of 24:40. Second male overall was Jerry Medina of Maineville OH who ran a 21:28 and third was Brian Nichols who ran a 22:15. (View Race Results ).
Thank you to Fleet Feet Sports for the gift cards to the overall runners and walkers.
Thank you to our race day volunteers Nancy Barbian, Carrie Bertschy,  Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Bethany Glasscock, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre, and Marty Hovey.  Their patience and flexibility helped  the club put on a successful race.  See you in 2021.
If you won an award, and had to leave early(View award list), contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
Go to the club website to view race results.

2020 Winter Wonderland Run Results

Race Results from the Winter Wonderland Run held this afternoon January 26 at Fernbank Park on the West Side of Cincinnati OH.  Thank you to all that participated.  If you have a question about results or awards, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. View results.

2020 Winter Wonderland Run This Sunday January 26

This Sunday January 26 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 26,2020
• 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. 

2019 Grand Prix Update

Scores have been updated for the 2019 Grand Prix for all races in 2019. Check your score to be sure that it is updated correctly.   Official results 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), Legends(60-69), and StillLookingGood(70 & Over).
Thank you to all the members that participated in the 2019 RCGC Grand Prix.
  Visit the RCGC Grand Prix Page  to check scores. View All Races.

2020 Winter Wonderland Run Early Registration Ends Soon

Early registration ends soon for the 2020 Winter Wonderland Run. Online Registration is available through Thursday January 23. Cost is $15 - General Public and $10 - RCGC Members. Register Now before the price goes up. Visit the club website, or the online registration page for more information. Register Now.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, January 26,2020
• 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 23, 2020. 
• 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, or the online registration page for more information. 

Volunteer Opportunities - Winter 2020

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:

•  Winter Wonderland Run - The Winter Wonderland Run needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on January 26. 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. 
• Leap Day Race - The Leap Day Race Trot needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on Saturday February 29. It would take 2-3 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get the Leap Day Race Shirt for helping out. Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to get to know other club members. Let us know whether you can help by signing 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 Program Chair. 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 February 10.

Online Registration Open For 2020 RCGC Leap Day Race

2020 is a Leap Year so it is time for the RCGC Leap Day Race - a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Registration is now open.
Cost is $12.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under ; $16.00 for the General Public through February 26,2020. Group Discount is available(Online Only). Visit  the registration page for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020 - Open to All.
• TIME: 2:29 PM.
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• PRE-REGISTRATION: $16.00 – General Public, $12.00 RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $8.00. Online registration available through Wednesday February 26, 2020.  Group Pricing Available - Need to register online to qualify. 
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $20.00 – General Public. $16.00 - RCGC Members / 21 & Under. T-shirt: $10.00. No group discounts on race day. Opens 1:30 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, Top 4 Female Runners, Top 4 Male Walkers and Top 4 Female Walkers. 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. 
• OTHER: Food and drink available after the race. Visit registration page for more information.

RCGC Part of 2020 Piggest Raffle Ever

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2020. 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.