Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Straight Street Returns Nov 19

Straight Street Hill Climb

Sunday, November 19, 2017 9:00 am

Cincinnati, OH



A .36 mile assault on one of Cincinnati's steepest inclines. The Straight Street Hill Climb is two minutes of self-inflicted torture.
2017 will be the 41st anniversary of the run started by the Clifton Track Club.
There are Three events. The First event is the Classic Run event. A Bike race and Duathlon (Run and Bike) were added in recent years and have boosted the number of competitors participating. The Straight Street Duathlon is the Worlds Shortest Duathlon*. 
You can Pick One event, two events or if you are really a "glutton for punishment", do all three events.
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All proceeds from this event benefit the kids of the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. The Cincinnati Derby puts 6 events a year (once a month between April and October) and involves boys and girls ages 7 through 17 in gravity drag races in home-built cars. More info can be found on http://cincinnati.soapboxderby.org
Course Description:
Check in at the top of the hill, at the corner of University Court and Straight Street. You will need to walk down the hill to the Start.
All races begin at the bottom of the hill, at McMicken, and proceed up the .36 mile course. See course map below.
Strategy:
Strategy for completing the Hill Climb: Keep breathing and don't pass out.
Previous competitors have recommended drinking cold Wiedemann's Fine Beer after the event to revive yourself after the climb.
Spectator Tips:
Spectators are encouraged to line the street near the top of the hill to cheer on the finishers as they make their baby steps toward the end.
Miscellaneous Info:
ARRIVE EARLY. Races begin at 9 a.m. sharp and there is always a back up at the registration table. YOU are responsible for getting yourself to the bottom of the hill for the start. Check in at the top of the hill, at the corner of University Court and Straight Street.
Race Shirts:
Classy Technical Shirts are optional and available in Short-Sleeved or Long-Sleeved editions for only $10 or $15 respectively.
.36 Stickers:
Get your own .36 oval stickers for only $3 each. 
Divisions:
Male and Female age divisions: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-34, 35-50, 50 and over (Masters)
Clydesdale Divisions: An alternative to age divisions. Based on weight, not age: Half-Barrel division for Males 200+ lbs; Pony-barrel division for females 160+ lbs. Clydesdale participants will be excluded from age-based awards.
Awards:
There are numerous awards for each event including Age Divisions and Clydesdale Divisions.
Post-Race Activities:
Awards Ceremony, Post-race Cookout, Wiedemann sipping, and more. 
Pre-registration:
$15 for one event. $20 for two or three events. 
Race Day Registration:
$20. Race day registration and packet pick up will take place from 7:30 - 8:45 at the venue.
Location:
Straight Street and University, Clifton, OH
Google: 500 Straight Street, 45219 to get directions from your location
Coordinates: 39.129862, -84.523702

Sunday, November 20, 2016

2016 Straight Street Results

Congrats to our overall winners:

Blake Bramer - Runner, Male  2:29
Susanna Bost, Runner, Female  3:45

Chris Beeler - Cyclist, Male  2:20
Suzanne Summer - Cyclist, Female  4:06

Ted Bross - Duathlete, Male  7:47
Suzanne Summer - Duathlete, Female  10:56

Thanks to our sponsors:
Buckeye Running Co.
Queen City Sausage
Geo. Wiedemann Brewing Co.

Shout outs to Greg McCormick & his son and RunningTime.net for the quick results.
Cincinnati Police Special Events Unit for keeping the street safe

 A Big Big thanks to our volunteers:

Kevin Armstrong
Allie Graf
Teresa Hunt
Patti Newberry
Art Spon
and all others who jumped in to help.

Shirt re-orders are open now until next Sunday Nov 27 at midnight, 
if you want to get one of this years shirts. Order HERE


All race results are posted on RunningTime.net



Thursday, November 17, 2016

Final Days to Pre-Register


REGISTER HERE by Friday night, Nov 18 at midnight. 

73 RUNNERS & 17 RIDERS SO FAR

A .36 mile assault on one of Cincinnati's steepest inclines. The Straight Street Hill Climb is two minutes of self-inflicted torture.

2016 will be the 40th anniversary of the run started by the Clifton Track Club.

The bike race and Duathlon were added in recent years and have boosted the number of competitors participating. The Straight Street Duathlon is the Worlds Shortest Duathlon*

All proceeds from this event benefit the kids of the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. The Cincinnati Derby puts 6 events a year (once a month between April and October) and involves boys and girls ages 7 through 17 in gravity drag races in home-built cars. More info can be found on http://cincinnati.soapboxderby.org

* that we are aware of. 

Monday, October 24, 2016

NEW SPONSOR!

NEW SPONSOR! We are happy to announce a new sponsor for the Straight Street Hill Climb: Queen City Sausage will join our returning sponsors Wiedemann Beer and Buckeye Running Company. Register Here



Thursday, September 29, 2016

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Click HERE to register for the 40th Anniversary version of the Straight Street Hill Climb Taking place on Nov. 20, 2016. Three races, Seven race divisions. Two-minutes of self-inflicted torture. $15 per person for 1, 2 or all 3 races.



You can also order T-shirts & 0.36 bumperstickers during the registration process.

Friday, July 8, 2016

The Hill Climb returns to Straight Street for its 40th Anniversary Run, Sunday, Nov 20, 2016
 

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Shirt Re-Orders


 

For those of you that asked about ordering a race t-shirt, the Shirt Order Form is up. Must place order this week, by Saturday, Nov 28. 

We're also selling previous year shirt inventory for $2 per shirt. Sizes and quantities limited.


I will ship the shirts via USPS or you can pick up at one of these four locations around town:
  • Sharonville (Weekday business hours only)
  • Kennedy Heights
  • St Bernard
  • Newport (Fri, Sat, Sun evenings only)

We will notify you when the 2015 shirts are ready.
Click the Link then scroll down to Straight Street for shirt images.