Thursday, October 27, 2022

RCGC Grand Prix Update - October 2022

  The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2022. 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 about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series is the Sue Harder 5k on October 30.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Hudepohl Brewery Run 14k/7k. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.


Top Ten Males and Females Through The Hudepohl Brewery Run

NameTotalNameTotal
Barbara Ellwein773Mike Neale733
Megan Fryburger709Jerl Patton378
Caroline Siderits651Paul Seibert348
Leah Weitzman649James Welland348
Jennifer Black588David Lasse293
Nancy Barbian434Martin Hovey285
Cindy Preston395Robert Platt284
Sharon Niehaus386Jeff Crawford198
Kila Hanrahan239Matthew Hils100
Sonya Whaley233Larry Starr100
Mary Alice Gruden228Edward Zechmann100

Thursday, October 06, 2022

2022 Halloween Races In Greater Cincinnati

 Any kid knows that October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October to get you in the Halloween spirit.  Here are a few of them, check the club calendar for a few more.

  • Already Loved Trick or Trot 5k, Saturday October 8, 9:30 AM, Armco Park Shelter 33, Lebanon OH -   Proceeds Benefit Already Loved Foster Care Outreach. Visit the race information page for more information.
  • HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k, Saturday October 15, 9:00 am, Municipal Brew Works, Hamilton OH. We all have that giving feeling inside our bones!  Come join the first ever Hamilton Junior Women’s League 5k run.  The money raised from the event benefits charitable organizations serving women and children in the Butler County area.  So, come on out and shake your hips and rattle your bones and have a fun day! Visit the race information page for more information.
  • Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 18, 6:30 PM, Nutter Center, Wright State University, Fairborn, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for over 30 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
  • New Richmond Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 22, 10:00 AM, Armco Park Shelter 33, Lebanon OH -   Community 5K Run/Walk along the scenic Ohio River in New Richmond, Ohio!  Followed by a Fall Family Festival at Hauserman Park. Visit the race registration page for more information.
  • Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 22, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
  • Back the Boo 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 29, 8:00 AM, Little Miami Bike Trail, Maineville OH,  Visit the race information page for rmore information.
  • Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 29, 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.
  • PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5K, Saturday October 29, 10:00 AM, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Avenue Middletown OH 45044. Calling all dog walkers/runners and halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites, Treats, exercise, Toys, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, door prizes raffles, and costume contests!  Visit www.brunningendurance.com for more information.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

October 2022 Races In Greater Cincinnati

  Below is list of upcoming races in October. Check the club calendar for a few more races in October and the fall running season.

Saturday October 1
Sunday October 2
Saturday October 8
    Sunday October 9
    • Liberty Center Fall Classic 5k, 8:00 am, Liberty Center,  West Chester OH,   Race Information
    Saturday October 15
    • Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5k, 11:00am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH,  Race Information. 
    Sunday October 16
    •  Lick Run Stormwater 5k, 9:00 am, Lick Run Greenway, Cincinnati OH,  Race Information.
    Saturday October 22Sunday October 23
    Saturday October 29Sunday October 30
    • Sue Harder Memorial 5k, 10:10 am, 50 West Brewing Company, Cincinnati OH,   Race Information

    Monday, September 26, 2022

    Race Results In Greater Cincinnati From The Weekend of September 24

      Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  September 24:

    Monday, September 19, 2022

    Club Members That Did The 2022 Hudy Brewery Run

     Since the Hudy 14k has a significant part in the club's history, here is a list of those members that did the 2022 Hudy 14k Run this past Saturday. If your name is not listed, send us an email and we will verify your data:

    Members That Did the 14kMembers That Did the 7k
    NameTimeNameTime
    Barbara Ellwein2:05:20Nancy Barbian1:14:04
    Megan Fryburger2:00:25Martin Hovey1:00:38
    Mike Neale1:53:32Jerry Patton1:05:14
    Sharon Niehaus1:45:44James Welland41:25
    Cindy Preston1:28:22  
    Leah Weitzman2:07:35 

    Sunday, September 18, 2022

    Race Results From the September 17th Weekend in Greater Cincinnati

     Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of  September 17:

    Thursday, September 15, 2022

    Sue Harder Memorial 5k

    Sue Harder passed away suddenly at the young age of 58 in January 2021. She was a beloved member of the Fleet Feet Running Club. She was a very active runner who ran three marathons and countless half marathons. Her latest half marathon was just a few months before her passing. She was supportive of all new runners and was a friend and cheerleader to all her fellow runners. 

    The 2022 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is to be the second annual memorial run for Sue. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page  or run4sue.org for more information.

    RACE DETAILS
    • DATE: October 30, 2022
    • TIME: 10:10 AM
    • PLACE: Fleet Feet Fifty West, 7667 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati OH 45227. 
    • INFO:  The 2022 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is to be the second annual memorial run for Sue Harder, an avid runner who passed in 2021. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page  or run4sue.org for more information.

    Thursday, September 01, 2022

    September 2022 Races In Greater Cincinnati

     Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2022. Check the club calendar for more races.

    Saturday September 3
    Sunday September 4
    • Terrace Park 5k Bulldog Run, 9:00 am, Gazebo on Elm Avenue, Terrace Park OH, Race Information. 
    Monday September 5
    Saturday September 10
    • Tunnels To Towers, 10:00 am, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs KY, www.runningtime.net.
    Sunday September 11
    Saturday September 17
    Sunday September 18
    Saturday September 24.
    • Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
    • Sonder and Friends Oktoberfest 5k, 10:00 am, Sonder Brewing, Mason OH, Race Information.
    • Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.
    Sunday September 25
    • Bust a Crust! Pie-K 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 AM, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
    • The Angel Run, 1:00 pm, St. Jude Church, Cincinnati OH, theangelrun.org.

    Friday, August 26, 2022

    RCGC Grand Prix Update - August 2022

     The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2022. 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 about 40 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the series are the Aruna Run on September 5,  and the Hudy 14k Brewery Run on September 17.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Fairfield Avenue Mile. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.


    Top Ten Males and Females Through The Fairfield Avenue Mile

    NameScoreNameScore
    Barbara Ellwein765Mike Neale633
    Caroline Siderits643Paul Seibert348
    Megan Fryburger514Jerry Patton331
    Leah Weitzman506James Welland298
    Jennifer Black488David Lasse293
    Nancy Barbian384Robert Platt284
    Cindy Preston295Martin Hovey237
    Sharon Niehaus288Jeff Crawford198
    Kila Hanrahan239Matthew Hils100
    Sonya Whaley233Larry Starr100
    Mary Alice Gruden228Edward Zechman100

    Thursday, August 04, 2022

    August 2022 Races In Greater Cincinnati

     Below is list of upcoming races for August 2022.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in August. 

    Friday August 5
    • Leesburg Glow Run, 10:00 PM, Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station, Leesburg OH, Race Information.
    Saturday August 6
    • Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.
    • Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Elda Elementary,Ross OH, Race Information.  
    Tuesday August 9
    • NKU Cross Country Series, 7:00PM,  Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY,  Race Flier.
    Saturday August 13
    Sunday August 14
    Saturday August 20
    Sunday August 21
    • Dewey’s Pizza Run to Raise Dough 5k,  8:30 AM, Dewey's Pizza - Oakley Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
    Saturday August 27
    • CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run, 8:00 AM, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 
    • Powder Keg 5k, 9:00 AM, Carter Park, King Mills OH, www.runningtime.net.
    • St. Cecilia Chicken Run, 9:00 AM, St Cecilia Church, Independence KY, Race Information.

    Tuesday, July 26, 2022

    NKU Cross Country Series Starts August 2

     For those who love cross country, live in Kentucky, but are afraid to venture across the Ohio River, Northern Kentucky University has a Cross Country series on their training course on the NKU Campus beginning August 2. They will have 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm on Tuesday August 2 and Tuesday August 9. This event is open to all ages and experience levels and a great way to introduce the sport to middle school/high school or just plain old school runners. The course is adjacent to the main Highland Heights campus. View the race flier for more information.

    NKU SUMMER CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFORMATION
    • DATE: Tuesday July 2, 2022 and Tuesday August 9,2022
    • TIME: 7:00 PM
    • PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
    • INFORMATION:  Test your summer training and sharpen your race skills (& your spikes) on NKU’s Cross Country training course on campus in Highland Heights, KY! The rolling terrain and trails offers challenges to runners of all ages.View the race flier for more information.

    Thursday, July 21, 2022

    2nd Race Of The RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Tonight

    The second race of the 2022 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 RACE #2 INFORMATION

    • DATE: Thursday July 21, 2022 
    • TIME: 7:10 PM
    • PLACE: Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH next to Pattison Elementary
    • COURSE: 2.5 miles.  Two laps.  View Route.  
    • INFORMATION: 3 - 2.5 mile races every Thursday beginning on July 14 and ending on July 28. 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.

    Thursday, July 14, 2022

    2022 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Begins Tonight

     

    The first race of the 2022 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 14, 2022 and continues to Thursday  July 28
    • TIME: 7:10 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 14 and ending on July 28. 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.

    Thursday, July 07, 2022

    July 2022 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 9
    Thursday July 14
    Saturday July 16
    Thursday July 21
    Saturday July 23
    Sunday July 24
    Thursday July 28
    Saturday July 30