2024 NKU Cross Country Summer Series

   For those who love cross country, Northern Kentucky University has a Cross Country series on their training course on the NKU Campus beginning July 23. They will have 2 mile races on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm on Tuesday July 23, Tuesday July 30 and Tuesday August 6. 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 23, 2024, Tuesday July 30, 2024 and Tuesday August 6, 2024
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Bill Akers Baseball Complex, 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

July 2024 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 13

• FCA 5K and Fairfield Avenue Mile, 8:00 AM, Bellevue KY,  Race Information. 

Saturday July 20

• Knight Flight 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 AM, Weber Sports,  Aurora IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• Chatfield College Nun Run 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Chatfield College - St. Martin Campus, Fayetteville OH, www.chatfield.edu.

Tuesday July 23

• NKU Summer Cross Country Series. 7:00 PM, Bill Akers Baseball Complex, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, Race Information.

Saturday July 27

• Queen City 5k, 8:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.queencity5k.com. 
• Lakeside 5k, 8:30 AM, Brookville High School, Brookville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday July 28

• East Fork SP Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.
• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN,www.stuartroadracing.com. 

Tuesday July 30

• NKU Summer Cross Country Series. 7:00 PM, Bill Akers Baseball Complex, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY, Race Information. 

2024 4th Of July Race Results in Greater Cincinnati

 

Below are race results to the Fourth Of July Races held in Greater Cincinnati in 2024 over the past few days.  

• Beechmont Bolt - Results
• Brave 5k - Results
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5k - Results.
• Conquer The Hill - Results
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk - Results.
• Festival of the Bells 5k - Results
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk - Run Results Walk Results.
• Lake Waynoka Firecracker 5k Run/Walk - Results.
• Liberty Freedom Run -  Results.
• Madeira Mile - Results
• Madison Firecracker 10k - Run Results Walk Results
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run - 5k Results. 
• Run4Home 5k - Results

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Summer 2024

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2024. 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. About 50 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Hyde Park Blast, Madeira Mile, and Beechmont Bolt.  Below are the top ten males and females through the Dogwood Dash. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Ten Males and Females Through The Run For Chief 5k   

Name	Total	Name	Total
Barbara Ellwein	744	Fred Farnsley	635
Megan Fryburger	715	Fred Seeger	394
Melissa Farnsley	625	Jeffery Crawford	333
Jennifer Black	488	Jerl Patton	330
Cindy Preston	447	Richard Gabbour	281
Ann Seeger	396	Martin Hovey	278
Leah Weitzman	369	Robert Platt	228
Nancy Barbian	348	Eric Bender	198
Karen Martin	328	Jim Martin	195
Carol Siderits	278	David Nelson	189

2024 4th of July Races in Greater Cincinnati

  In 2024, Fourth of July falls on a Thursday so there are quite a few chances to race on the Fourth of July in the Greater Cincinnati Area for 2024.  It is likely that there will be one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar  for a few more races.

Wednesday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 5:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, Race Information.

Thursday July 4

• City of Edgewood Independence Day 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, http://edgewood5k.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Race Information.

• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30 am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH, www.familypromisewarren.org.

Saturday July 6

• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:00 am, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Liberty Freedom Run, 8:30 am, Union County Courthouse, Liberty IN, www.speedy-feet.com.

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From The June 8 Weekend

 Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Bill Brewer Honor Run 5k 10k
• Daniel Boone Run For Statehood 1 Mile 5k Half Marathon 
• Dare To Care 
• Dot Dash
• LOVE like JJ

June 2024 Races in Greater Cincinnati

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

Saturday June 1

• RedLegs Run, 8:00 am, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH,   Race Information.

Sunday June 2

• Strawberry Classic 5k / 10k, 9:00 am, Troy Community Park, Troy OH, Race Information..

Saturday June 8

• Daniel Boone's Run for Statehood 1/2 Marathon and 5k, 8:00 am, Shelby and Main Street, Falmouth KY, Race Information. 
• LOVElikeJJ 5K, 9:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, www.lovelikejj.org.
• Run For the Poor 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mount Repose OH, www.racedmc.com. 

Saturday June 15

• The Lauren's burg Hill, 7:22 am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 
• Run For Chief, 10:30 AM, Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati OH,   Race Information.

Sunday June 16

• French Park Creek Crossings, 9:00 am, French Park, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday June 22

• Back To Square Run 5k, 8:00 am, Main Street Square, downtown Versailles IN, Race Information. 
• Chase and Cole Memorial 5k, 8:00 am, Villa Madonna Academy, Villa Hills KY, Race Information. 

Saturday June 29

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday June 30

• Dummy Run 5k, 8:30 am, Vent Haven Museum, Ft Mitchell KY, www.venthaven.org.
• Upstander 5k Run & Walk, 8:30 am, Union Terminal, Cincinnati OH, www.holocaustandhumanity.org.

Memorial Day Race 48 Recap and Results

 

105 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 27 to Lunken Playfield in Cincinnati Ohio for Cincinnati's second oldest race.  Race conditions were sunny and warm and the course a little wet in some parts due to the previous evening's rain.  

    Larremy Gray was the top male to cross the finish line with a time of 18:02 followed by Matthew Hils  who ran an 18:39.  Ben Slater was third with a time of 20:07.  The top female finisher was Mimi Brooks who ran an 18:50. Natalie Leverone was the second female with a time of 19:14 and Mollie Karqwisch was third who ran a 21:05.  Roger Nunlist was the top male walker with a time of 40:26 and Leah Weitzman was the top female walker with a time of  36:23 (View Race Results)

   A big thank you goes to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger, Tom Glasscock, Liz Hofacre and Marty Hovey. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2024. Race results.

Memorial Day Race 48 This Monday May 27

 This Monday May 27 is the Memorial Day Race, Cincinnati's second oldest race behind the Thanksgiving Day Race. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter as you enter the park. Race Day Cost  is $20.00 General Public, and  $15 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.    Memorial Day Race Shirts are available for $15. Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 27, 2024 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Spirit of '76 Shelter, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION / NUMBER PICKUP: Opens at 8:00 AM at the Spirit of '76 Shelter. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 47 Shirts are available for $15.  Please provide proof to get the club discount.
• COURSE: 5K course on the bike path on the Lunken Bike Trail. There will be a water station near the halfway point. 
• AWARDS:Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Runners and Top 3 Runners of each division. Male and Female Divisions: Runners: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+. Weight Division: 215+;
  Walkers: Overall Male and Female, 40 and Under, Masters(40-59) and Legends(60+).
• INFORMATION:  Food and awards follow the race.  Race Day Registration  opens at 8:00 AM. Race Day Cost: $20.00 General Public,  $15 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Memorial Day Race 48 shirts are available for $15.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com

Volunteer Opportunities - Spring 2024

    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:

•  Memorial Day Race - The Winter Wonderland Run needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on May 27. It would take 1-2 hours of your time. The jobs are easy and you will get a volunteer shirt. 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. 
• Ongoing Openings - Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis: Social Chair and Board Member. 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 May 13.

May 2024 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Flying Pig Weekend has passed. However, there are more races in May than just the Flying Pig Marathon including the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Memorial Day Race.  We listed a few below but there are several more on the club calendar.

May Races

• Friday May 10, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 11, Girls on The Run 5k, 3:00 pm, Yeatman's Cove,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org. 
• Saturday May 18, Kenton County Veterans Memorial 5k, 8:30 AM, , Crescent Springs KY. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information. 
• Saturday May 18, St Joseph Home Incline To The Finish Line, 9:00 AM, St Joseph Home, Sharonville OH. Race information available at www.stjosephhome.org.
• Saturday May 18, Reagan's Fun Run, 10:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH. Race information available at www.purplemonkeyproject.org. 
• Sunday May 19, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Monday May 27, Memorial Day Race 48, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

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

Thank you 2024 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 5. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, picking up trash and handling the warm weather made the fluid station another rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Tom  Glasscock for coordinating the fluid station for 2024. Join us at mile 22 for the 2025 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2024

   The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2024. 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 25 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   

Top 5 Females	Total	Top 5 Males	Total
Barbara Ellwein	336	Fred Farnsley	247
Megan Fryburger	293	Fred Seeger	196
Melissa Farnsley	243	Jeffery Crawford	193
Ann Seeger	200	Richard Gabbour	190
Jennifer Black	198	Daniel O'Connor	100

2023 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

 Here are the 2023 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 2023, 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 2023 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.
2023 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Melissa Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): None
Submasters(30-39): Kila Hanrahan
Masters(40-49): Sharon Niehaus
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jennifer Black
Males
Overall: Adam Keeling
Youngsters(29&Under): Landon Fernandez
Submasters(30-39): Greg Johnson
Masters(40-49): Adam Keeling
GrandMasters(50-59): Fred Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Fred Seeger
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Adam Keeling, Leah Weitzman

Online Registration Open For Memorial Day Race 48

Online registration is now open for Memorial Day Race 48 - 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 27, 2024 - Open to All. 
• TIME: 9:00 AM. 
• PLACE: Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH. 
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Saturday, May 25th, 2024. 
• COST:  $15 General Public and $10 RCGC Members in good standing / 21 and Under. Short Sleeve T-shirts: $10.00  
• COURSE: 5k course on the Lunken Playfield bike path. .
• OTHER: Register online.