Greater Cincinnati Race Results From the June 28-June 29 Weekend

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

• Dummy Run
• Hyde Park Blast
• Lions Pride 
• Upstander 5k

2025 4th of July Races in Greater Cincinnati

   In 2025, Fourth of July falls on a Friday so there are quite a few chances to race on the Fourth of July in the Greater Cincinnati Area for 2025.  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.

Thursday July 3

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

Friday 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 5

• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:00 am, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Brave 5k, 8:00 am, Oxford Community Park, Oxford OH,  Race Information. 
• Liberty Freedom Run, 8:30 am, Union County Courthouse, Liberty IN, www.speedy-feet.com.

RCGC Grand Prix - June 2025

      The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 10 races have been run and about 30 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Run For Chief, Hyde Park Blast, and Upstander 5k.  Below are the top five males and females through the Flying Pig Marathon. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through Memorial Day Race 49

Name	Total	Name	Total
Megan Fryburger	721	Fred Farnsley	538
Barbara Ellwein	660	Eric Bender	448
Melissa Farnsley	525	Robert Platt	331
Nancy Barbian	519	Jerl Patton	327
Leah Weitzman	434	Richard Gabbour	282

Upstander 5k Run & Walk - June 29

 The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center take over historic Union Terminal for their annual Upstander 5K, Family Day & Upstander Volunteer Expo on June 29, 2025 at 8:30 am. 

  This year’s race is led by Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon. In 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon. At a time when women were barred from competing, she fearlessly stepped up to the starting line. When a race official tried to forcibly remove her mid-course, she kept running — and in doing so, helped spark a global movement for women in sports.

 Switzer will serve as the honorary Dr. Al Miller Race Marshal at the Upstander 5K, leading the race through Cincinnati’s West End and sharing her powerful story in a post-race conversation at 10 a.m. inside Union Terminal’s Reakirt Auditorium.

The Upstander 5K & Family Day includes:

• A scenic 5K run/walk with Kathrine Switzer at the helm
• Free admission to all Union Terminal museums
• Live music, family activities, breakfast, and a pickleball tournament
• Upstander programming and interactive experiences throughout the day
• A powerful talk from Kathrine Switzer at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit www.holocaustandhumanity.org or the online registration page.

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Sunday, June 29, 2025 
• TIME: 8:30 AM
• PLACE: Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati OH
• COURSE: 5K course that starts at the Cincinnati Museum Center and goes through Cincinnati's West End. 
• INFORMATION:  For more information, visit www.holocaustandhumanity.org or the online registration page.

June 2025 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 7

• Strawberry Classic 5k / 10k, 9:00 am, Troy Community Park, Troy OH, Race Information..
• LOVElikeJJ 5K, 9:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, www.lovelikejj.org.

Saturday June 14

• The Lauren's burg Hill, 7:22 am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 

Sunday June 15

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

Saturday June 21

• 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.
• Dare To Care Dash, 9:00 am, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mount Repose OH, www.racedmc.com.  
• Run For Chief, 9:30 AM, Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati OH,   Race Information.

Saturday June 28

• Hyde Park Blast, 7:30 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, www.hpblast.org.

Sunday June 29

• 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, Race Information.

Memorial Day Race 49 Recap and Results

Over 135 runners and walkers came out on Monday May 26 to Lunken Playfield in Cincinnati Ohio for Cincinnati's second oldest race(View Photos).  Race conditions were sunny but cool. 

    Larremy Gray was the top male to cross the finish line with a time of 17:18 followed by Jacob Hanser who ran a 17:25.  Keaton Lehman was third with a time of  19:11.  The top female finisher was Peyton Dooloukas who ran an 19:59. Alyssa Dutton was the second female with a time of 20:47 and Nina Tibbs was third who ran a 20:57.  Denny Chandler was the top male walker with a time of 43:49 and Ashley Burchett was the top female walker with a time of  40:43 (View Race Results).

   Thank you to Fleet Feet for the overall awards. A big thank you goes to our volunteers Nancy Barbian, Jeff Crawford, Megan Fryburger, Liz Hofacre, Marty Hovey and Jim Weiland. Their initiative and flexibility enabled the club to handle the race for 2025. See you in 2026 for Memorial Day Race 50. Race results.

Memorial Day Race 49 This Monday May 26

  This Monday May 26 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 $25.00 General Public, and  $20 for those Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.    Memorial Day Race Shirts are $15 (Only size available is Extra Large). Race starts at 9:00 AM at Lunken Playfield. See you there!

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Monday, May 26, 2025 - 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: $25.00 General Public,  $20 - Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members.  Memorial Day Race 49 Shirts are available for $15(Only size available is Extra Large).  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: $25.00 General Public,  $20 Age 21 and Under / RCGC Members. Memorial Day Race 49 shirts are sold out.  For more information, visit www.cincinnatirunning.com

RCGC Grand Prix Update - May 2025

     The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 10 races have been run and about 30 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.  Next races in the Grand Prix are the Memorial Dy Race this weekend.  Below are the top five males and females through the Flying Pig Marathon. Visit the RCGC Grand Prix page for more information about the Grand Prix.

    Top Five Males and Females Through The Flying Pig

Name	Total	Name	Total
Megan Fryburger	626	Fred Farnsley	538
Barbara Ellwein	566	Eric Bender	348
Melissa Farnsley	525	Robert Platt	331
Leah Weitzman	434	Jerl Patton	327
Nancy Barbian	423	Martin Hovey	240

Volunteer Opportunities - Spring 2025

     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 Memorial Day Race needs 10-15 volunteers to help with registration, timing, and post race on May 26. 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 12.

May 2025 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 more on the club calendar.

May Races

• Friday May 9, Kilgour 5k,  7:00 PM, Kilgour Elementary, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.
• Saturday May 10, Forest Hills 5k, 9:00 am, Nagel Middle School, Cincinnati OH. Race Information.
• Saturday May 10, Girls on The Run 5k, 9:00 am, Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.gotrcincinnati.org. 
• Saturday May 17, Reagan's Fun Run, 10:00 AM, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH. Race Information 
• Sunday May 18, Mt. Airy Ridge Run, 9:00 AM, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati OH. Visit www.runningtime.net for more information.  
• Saturday May 24, Wiedemann Mile, 12:00 PM, Wiedemann Brewery, St Bernard OH, Race Information.  
• Monday May 26, Memorial Day Race 49, 9:00 AM, Lunken Playfield,  Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.cincinnatirunning.com. 
• Saturday, May 31, 2025, Redlegs Run, 8:00 AM, Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

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

Thank you 2025 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 4. Their contribution of  handing out water and Gatorade,  cheering, picking up trash and handling the rainy weather made the fluid station another rousing success. Their dedication and enthusiasm made a great impression on the participants.

A special thank you to Todd Hofacre for stepping up in an emergency and coordinating the fluid station for 2025. Join us at mile 22 for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon.

RCGC Grand Prix Update - Spring 2025

    The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati is doing a Grand Prix Series in 2025. 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 20 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   

Name	Score	Name	Score
Megan Fryburger	337	Eric Bender	250
Barbara Ellwein	288	Fred Farnsley	244
Melissa Farnsley	242	Jeffery Crawford	146
Jennifer Black	148	Robert Platt	140
Nancy Barbian	145	Martin Hovey	98

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati in 2025

 Joining the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is a great way to share your fitness interests and connect with other local runners and walkers. Members pay $25 per year for an individual or $45 per year for the whole family. In return, you will receive the following:

• Race discounts in our upcoming races - the Memorial Day Race 49
• Chances to win prizes in the RCGC Grand Prix. 
• Automatic membership in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), including subscription to quarterly Club Running magazine
• Social events like the Heart Mini Suite, Flying Pig Roast and various Pub Runs like the Holiday in Lights Run

Joining is easy. Fill out the online form. If you are afraid that machines will take over the earth by joining our club online, you can also use the mail form.
Join Today

2024 RCGC Grand Prix Winners

  Here are the 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 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.
2024 Award Winners
Females
Overall: Jennifer Black
Youngsters(29&Under): Parker Herren
Submasters(30-39): None
Masters(40-49): Gina Meyers
GrandMasters(50-59): Melissa Farnsley
Legends(60-69): Barb Ellwein
Still Looking Good(70&over): Nancy Barbian
Males
Overall: Fred Farnsley
Youngsters(29&Under): John Willis
Submasters(30-39): Daniel O'Connor
Masters(40-49): Greg Johnston
GrandMasters(50-59): Richard Gabbour
Legends(60-69): Jeffery Crawford
Still Looking Good(70&over): Jerry Patton

700 Club:  Jennifer Black, Barb Ellwein, Fred Farnsley, Melissa Farnsley, Megan Fryburger

2025 Flying Pig Fluid Station Volunteers Wanted

  The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a fluid station at mile 22 for the 2025 Flying Pig Marathon. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the runners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.

To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Click here for the volunteer registration page: Volunteer Registration.
2.  Enter the following password: Runners
3. Be sure the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group is “checked”
4.  Enter required information
5.  Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.   Sign Up for the Waterstop