Great event and highly recommend this marathon if you want some hill work. Little rainy but so well…read morerun!

Fantastic race. The course is hilly but the uphill is early, giving lots of nice rolling downhills…read morefrom mile 8.5 on for both the full and half. The entire city comes out to support the race, which is really great. Aid stations were plentiful, well stocked and had great volunteers. Three improvements: 1) Marathon finishers jacket pick up should be located closer to finish - perhaps near baggage bus. Way confusing to find for post-race brains. Plus shoving through family/friends over and back wasn't fun. 2) Post-race food was amazing but would be even better with addition of chocolate milk or muscle milk 3) Hotel shuttles should have had separate runs to KY hotels and Cinci hotels and should have left more frequently than every 20 min. We could have hobbled back to KY faster.

This is a great race. I ran the 15k and it was VERY challenging. The hills on this course are not…read morefor the faint of heart. I would really recommend this race if you are running the Flying Pig. I recommend the 15k if you're running the half and the half marathon if you're running the full Flying Pig marathon. The hills are great practice for what you will encounter on the Flying Pig course. Plus, it's a great way to get you pumped before (Flying Pig) race day. This is a great cause, it must be said. Heart disease kills so many people each year, men and women alike, and Mercy Health does a great job representing this charity and embracing the cause. Plus, racing in Cincy is always a great time. We have an amazing and inclusive running community here and I love every time I get the chance to participate in a running event here.

This is my first year to participate in the Heart Mini Marathon, but for many years, I've been a…read morehuge supporter and donated to this organization. I registered for the 3 Mile/5 Mile Heart Walk for $35.00 which started at noon. My Team was Cyclebar. The Heart Mini is Cincinnati's largest single-day fundraiser and hometown favorite of 37 years! Each year close to 25,000+ registrants come together to participate in a heart healthy exercise and raise life-saving funds to fight the #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke. (from web) For those who are runners you can register for the following: -15k Heart Mini Marathon -Heart 1/2 Marathon -5K Heart Race There is also a 1k Steps for Stroke and a 2K Kids Race. I had to pickup my Bib and T-shirt at the Duke Energy (Health & Fitness Expo) presented by Sam's Club. There were over 70 vendors offering health screenings, fitness apparel sales, food sampling and family activities. For an extra $15.00 there was a mini morning yoga session and $20.00 for the Heartbeat Fitness Dance (Zumba). So much festivities going on. This year's event was on March 15th (Sunday). You begin at 5th and Broadway (the walkers) and go up Columbia Parkway and back. The day of the race was perfect! 60 degree weather and sunny! Beautiful day for a walk/run! This event was well organized- there was medical care on the course and at finish chutes, & there were multiple fluid stations on course and at the finish line. It was really nice to see people out there walking/running for a cause. FYI, there is free WI-fi provided by Powernet. I'm definately going to do this again next year. I had so much fun!

As a disclaimer, I got free tickets through Yelp (thanks Yelp; thanks Rollergirls!) Pro tip: look…read moreup some of the rules of the game before you go - basic rules are printed in the program, but it took awhile to understand what was going on. While the venue is dated, it's charming. The old fieldhouse at Xavier has a dusty/ dingy type of grungy character about it that I actually like. I have to say: this might not have been an activity that I would have seeked out myself... but now that I have been once, I would definitely return!

A different experience and something everyone should try at least once. The girls definitely has…read moreskills and made me want to go roller skating to practice on perfecting my skills. The major thing that was missing is knowing what the hand gestures meant because you couldn't hear what was being said on the sound system. It was nice they put in the brochure the concept of the game for someone like me that had never been to a game. Lastly, the location could have been better... it was very dusty causing my allergies to flare up so, I had to leave after halftime.

One of the most fun races I've ever done, from beginning to afterparty. A $35 registration fee gets…read moreyou a good quality t-shirt, participation in a 5k at Ault Park, and admission to the post-race festivities. You get 4 beer/wine tickets and unlimited access to 30 food and drink booths. They had a great reggae band playing that made for a fun atmosphere. They clearly know what they're doing after 17 years. All the pre-race logistics went smoothly, with quick packet pickup and convenient shuttle buses to the park. The course itself is a beast. Never-ending hills on top of hills. Good thing I love a challenging run. I felt like I earned my right to pig out at the afterparty. Burgers, BBQ wings,Gliers Goetta, Yagoot, Subway, corn on the cob, dessert, and so much more... it was a smorgasbord. Minus one star for not having mile markers or official chip timing. Even though that's probably part of it truly being a 'fun' run, it's just nice to know, y'know? Other than that, I'm definitely thinking this will be an annual event on my race calendar. Kudos to the organizers.

This was my first 5k. I picked it, because I had heard it is the most fun, and the best party…read more The first tip I would give is, unless you are arriving super, super early and want to leave immediately do NOT park at Ault Park. It is a mess up there. The shuttle service is very well organized and they will definitely get you there on time. And don't worry the buses are heated (that was important this year ;-)) I would also recommend picking up your packet before the day of the race. That way you can avoid the long lines on race day. Unfortunately you'll still have to stand in a line to get your drinking bracelet, but that's worth waiting for, right? Speaking of waiting, that's the big let-down for me. Too many people. Everything required processing too many people. When the race started it took minutes before I could get up to speed, and I was constantly running in a crowd. When the race finished you then get to go to the way too many people at the food and drink tents. I would recommend training hard to be under the 40 minute mark. That way you can get to the eats before the big crowd comes in. I finished at 32:10 and my wife and I were able to try a few different food items before a huge crush of people arrived. Part of the problem is there just isn't enough room for all those people. Why don't they use more of the park for the food area? There were huge empty areas that could've been used for more space. I just don't get. The variety of food items is amazing. They had something for everyone. My pregnant wife particularly enjoyed the fried pickles (I know, what a cliché). And I enjoyed the desert tent. It's a great race, and you get a lot for your money. I just wish it wasn't quite so popular.

Organized and well run race. This 5K started on the East side of Washington Park and went north on…read moreVine St. It was a decent hill so pace yourself and refrain from starting too fast. The temperature was way too hot in my opinion which comes from the rather late start time (9AM). The finishing segment of the race is a lot of turns which will slow one down so probably not going to PR on this one. Just have fun exploring OTR with empty streets and really cool architecture. The City Flea is great for post race shopping and browsing. The vendors were not as numerous as some races, but they represented some quality businesses and had samples before you purchased anything food or drink wise. Parking is often an issue in the heart of OTR, so give yourself extra time to park a few blocks away in the free spots and do a warm up run to the start/finish line. Leave all items in your car out of sight too. There was bag check at this race for any post race "stuff" you have to bring with you.

5 stars for the party/atmosphere, but only 3 for the race itself... Ok the last quarter to a half…read moremile or so. I loved that this race encourages walkers, and dogs, and strollers. I mean what other races out there do that?! Personally I think its kinda neat. The setup, and packet pickup before race day is great and easy. Race day itself... could use a little work. Just a few volunteers making sure things work is all it needs. The last leg of the race comes back through the party... which is awesome if you're at the front... if you're a slow runner or a walker, everyone's forgotten about you. People spill into the pass over area on Vine where the start line was. Theres no markings telling you where turn (we found out we went a block out of the way, along with about 7 other people) and they have some nice roped off areas after the finish line, but I personally think they should extend that down the whole block as people browsing at the tents just seemed to forget there are slower people out there. ok those are my gripes. And maybe section people at the beginning runners, runners with dogs/strollers and then walkers. it might not be such a clusterfuck then. But enough of that. Everyone gets a t-shirt. score!, and "medals" are awesome Rookwood pieces, which i guess I kinda understand not everyone getting.. but still. The party afterward is great. There are jazz bands, brass sections, local artists, and just a whole lot of mingling. It's a great block party in which everyone can just hangout, browse some shops, and locals can throw their wares out. Its honestly a great time, just could use a little more organization I think.

I am not a member here but I come almost every week to play in a hockey league. The staff has…read morealways been helpful, the locker rooms are clean and the ice is probably the best in the area. There are many other amenities that I cant take advantage of like the basketball courts and the workout room. They also seem to have events every weekend upstairs in the bar/lounge with live music. Its a great place to play hockey and if I could afford it I would be a member.

Great place to come for team building, parties, hockey, figure skating...you name it they have…read moreit!!!! Curling here is an awesome team building activity for businesses or even a group of friends that wants to have a fun activity to do!!

I absolutely love SOS! They always have the best instructors and the variety of different classes…read moreis unmatched. I'm a huge fan of the CONTROL class it's an insane workout and I left feeling like I got my butt kicked in the best possible way. The studio is also very cool, and I love that they have heated classes as well. I don't live in Cincinnati anymore, but EVERY TIME I'm in town I make sure to make stopping in a priority!

I have been an SOSer for 5 years now. Which makes it shocking that I'm just now getting around to…read morewriting review, especially since I'm such a mega-fan! I first heard about SOS from a few folks when I worked at L Brands. They had a few loyal customers with whom I worked. To be honest, I was a little intimidated when I'd see these folks post about their workouts on social media. I had thought about trying it circa 2017, but was too intimidated (my loss!). But in 2019, I ended up with a stress fracture while marathon training. I was able to barely finish my training for the NYC Marathon, which I did successfully complete in November 2019. But at that point, it was evident that I couldn't just keep running marathons without incorporating strength training into my routine. So in Christmas Week 2019, I started with the 7 class starter pack just to try it out. I even joined Team Tread (their half & full marathon training program)in their Columbus location in January to start training for the Nashville Half in April 2020. Unfortunately for me, my SOS morning routines were abruptly halted in March 2020. But luckily, my team tread registration got me into the "digital studio" which I had no idea what it was at the time. I very quickly uncovered that it's all the same studio instructors and they have recorded classes with new uploads almost daily as well as a huge library of online classes (which as you can imagine has only grown in the past 5 years). I did what everyone else was doing and immediately ordered as many dumbbells, resistance bands, and other equipment to build up a "home SOS studio" and my equipment has been growing ever since. I moved to Arizona in summer 2021, and have continued to be a dedicated Digital Studio user and advocate. Whenever I come home to Ohio (whether Cbus or Cincy), I get giddy at the thought of going to classes in person and it's a treat to choose which classes I'll take and with which instructors. I can honestly say SOS Digital Studio has helped me get in the best shape of my life. I feel like I personally know all of the trainers (I don't have social media anymore, but when I did, I followed all of them, so again, felt like I kew them personally). When I was in Hawaii for my wedding, SO many people were asking me about my arms and complimenting me. I kept trying to tell them about the DS and how special SOS is. I will always be a dedicated and loyal fan. It's become such a part of my routine that I'm on Christmas Break now with my husband in Kansas (where he's from) and I've brought my ankle weights, light weights and loop bands just so I can get some classes in. Thank you, Gretchen and team for helping me be the best version of myself every day! Can't imagine what I'd do without the DS and my SOS training crew! (Only word of advice to newbies- the System DOES work! Don't skip out on any classes. As you can imagine, being a marathon runner, I favored all of the cardio classes. But it wasn't until I really started incorporating High & Tight as I prepared for my wedding that I noticed the chiseled arms that I'd always wanted. It's a well-rounded program that works wonders as long as you incorporate ALL of the classes). Particularly about the Cincy location, I love the rooms they have (1 dedicated to The Course, 1 for Ebb and High & Tight and another for In The Mix and Control). You can tell it was built after the Columbus locations! I also have only been here about 7 times total (since I'm more from the Columbus area). But both instructors Tyler and Emma have remembered me. Emma is for sure my favorite instructor. I was super spoiled this past Thanksgiving and had her for three straight days of classes! Oh how I wished I lived closer!

Our girls team had our end of the season party for NKSA (Northern Kentucky Soccer Academy) at Iron…read moreRig Fitness Center to do the ninja warrior course! The girls had lots of fun on all of the activities! For our group size it was $10 a kid for 2 hours. The kids definitely got a great workout in and had a great time doing it! You will need to sign a waiver and you will also want to inform your kids to try their best to be safe! One of our kids lost their grip while swinging back and forth on a bar and they fell backwards hitting their head on the ground. There is not much padding on the ground either so it is a very hard impact! A ski or bike helmet would be a good idea for next time! Workout gloves would be great to have as our kids got blisters from doing all of the ropes and bars. Barleycorn's is also conveniently located next door if you want to plan lunch or dinner for a group!

I was invited by my brother to join him to the Iron Rig's DPAP games. That was a fun event-…read morechallenging, strenuous and rigorous activity. This event kick my butt, and made me realized I'm so out of shape. My little workout routine at home is nothing compared to what they do here at this gym. This is not the traditional gym that you can jump in your treadmill or a machine, and do your workout. To the 2 hours I spent here, the regimen seemed innovative, but at the same time traditional. I like how Joe, the owner seemed supportive and encouraging to the members and guest participants. This is my first time in a gym like this, and I am impressed with the camaraderie that I observed. Since this is my first time he did not even charge me for experiencing a great workout. If you're into challenging your mind and body this is the place for you. I feel intimated at first and making excuses to myself, but the end of the session, I feel proud that I was able to endure the 2 hour event. Let us support our local businesses, and check them out!