RRCA Run@Work Day - September 17

The 15th Annual RRCA Run@Work Day and 9th Run@School Day presented by the RRCA is Friday September 17. Companies,businesses, running clubs, fitness centers, schools and other groups across the country are participating with planned fun runs and walks to get people moving.
The Run@Work Day and Run@School Day goal is to encourage adults and children to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Create an event at your work place with your co-workers or find an event to get moving. Get a planning kit, fact sheet, and posters on the RRCA website to help get you started!

Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Part of 2021 Piggest Raffle Ever

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is part of the Piggest Raffle Ever with the Flying Pig Marathon for 2021. 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.

Race Results From The August 6th Weekend

  Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of August 6:

• Bulldog Chase 5k - Run Results Walk Results
• 16th Annual Bronco 5k Run and Fitness Walk
• CASA For Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk
• Leesburg Glow Run
• Little Miami Half Marathon & 10k - Half Marathon 10k Results
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk

2021 Leesburg Glow Run Race Results

 Race Results from the Leesburg Glow Run held Friday night  August 6 by the Fire Station  in Leesburg OH.  If you have a question about results, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. If you won an award but had to leave early, contact Ray Friend. View Results.

2021 RCGC Summer Country Series Race #3 Recap

The 2021 Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 3rd and final race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday. 6 runners showed up to race in sunny and hot and humid conditions on a dry course.  The course needed to be altered as campers were parked on part of the original course so runners ran slightly more than 2.5 miles. 

Top runner was Seth Streitmatter  who covered the  course barefoot in 17:48. Top female was Allison Streitmatter who ran a 22:48. Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up and course teardown. See you next year for the 2022 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

Final Race of 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Tonight at 7:15 PM

  The third and final race of the 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH at 7:15pm. 

Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees!  Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Thursday  August 5,2021
• TIME: 7:15 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps with a twist.  View Route.  
• INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. No entry fees!  Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

August 2021 Races in Greater Cincinnati

 Below is list of upcoming races for August 2021.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in August. 

Thursday August 5

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:15 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve,  Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Friday August 6

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

Saturday August 7

• Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.
• CASA For Kids 5k Superhero Run/Walk, 8:30 AM,  Devou Park, Covington KY, casaforkidsnky.org.
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Elda Elementary,Ross OH, Race Information.  

Sunday August 8

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

Saturday August 14

• Panther Prowl 5k, 8:00 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Cincinnati Cyclones UNFrozen 5K/10K, 9:00 AM, Heritage Bank center, Cincinnati OH, cycloneshockey.com/5k.

Saturday August 21

• Teal Power 5k Run/Walk, 10:00 AM, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincyovariancancer.org.

Saturday August 28

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

2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #2 Recap

 The 2021 Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 2nd race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 29. About 5 runners showed up to race in overcast and hot and humid conditions. 

Top runner was Madison Zortman  who covered the 2 loop 2.5 mile course in 23:14 followed by her father Mike Zortman who ran a 23:18. Thank you to Tom Glasscock, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up and course teardown. Join us next Thursday August 5 at Pattison Elementary at 7:15 pm for the final race of the 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series.

Second Race of the RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Tonight at 7:15 pm.

 The second race of the 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH

Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees!  Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 29, 2021 and continues to Thursday  August 5
• TIME: 7:15 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps with a twist.  View Route.  
• INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. No entry fees!  Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

Race Results in Greater Cincinnati from the July 24th Weekend

  Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of July 10:

• Chatfield College Nun Run - Run Results Walk Results 
• Freudenfest Twister Lauf 5K
• Lakeside 5k - Run Results Walk Results
• St. Martin's Country Run

2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight

 The first race of the 2021 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series is tonight  at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford OH

Valley View Nature Preserve is located behind Pattison Elementary School in Milford and parking is available at Pattinson Elementary.
No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: begins Thursday July 22, 2021 and continues to Thursday  August 5
• TIME: 7:15 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps with a twist.  View Route.  
• INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Returns For 2021

 The second longest running contribution to the Cincinnati Area running scene is back in 2021! The  RCGC Summer Cross Country Series returns to Valley View Nature Preserve by Pattison Elementary School in Milford. There will be 3 - 2.5 mile races over starting at 7:15 pm on Thursday, July 22, 29, and ending on August 5.

No entry fees! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION

• DATE: Every Thursday beginning July 22, 2021 until Thursday August 5.
• TIME: 7:15 PM
• PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
• COURSE: 2.5 miles scenic run in Valley View Nature Preserve. View Route
• INFORMATION: 3 -2.5 mile cross country runs every Thursday beginning on July 22 and ending on August 5. No entry fees! No awards! Just the satisfaction of a hard workout with your friends. Contact Todd Hofacre at 513-594-8203(days) or cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. Visit the Summer Cross Country Series Page for more information.

July 2021 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 17

• Knight Flight 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Weber Sports,  Aurora IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• FCC 3, 7:00 pm, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati OH, fccrace.com.

Sunday July 18

• East Fork Backpack Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.

Thursday July 22

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 24

• Lakeside 5K, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville 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 25

• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN,www.stuartroadracing.com. 

Thursday July 29

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford  OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 31

• Indian Trail 5K, 8:30 AM, Milan High School, Milan IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Race Results From the Weekend of July 10th

 Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of July 10:

• Fairfield Avenue Mile
• FCA 5K
• JA Family Fun 5k - Run Results Walk Results
• Trojan Trot 5k - Run Results Walk Results 

RCGC Grand Prix Back For 2021

 With the return of live racing, the Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati Grand Prix Series returns for 2021. 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.

For 2021,  7 races  be scored which includes at least two B Races plus 5 other 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 2021 will feature the 500 Club – Any member who scores over 500 points in the 2021 Grand Prix receives a commemorative award.

 About the RCGC Grand Prix.