FAQ

Is the Wineglass Marathon an official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon? Yes! In 2007, 96 runners qualified for Boston with their Wineglass finish times; the number was 132 in 2006.  Roughly 20-25% of runners participating in the Wineglass qualify for Boston on an annual basis. 

What is the temperature? The weather for last year's Marathon was mild and sunny.  The race day started with fog and mid-40s for the temperature, finishing under sunny skies and low 70s. In Corning the typical/average low for this time of year is around 40F with a high temp close to 65F.  Specifically for October 5 (this year's race date) the record low is reported at 25F while the record high is 83F.

How many runners are there? Last year we had almost 700 marathoners and 115 relay teams.

What if we can't get there till race morning? If you cannot make it into town until Sunday morning, Race Day, packet pick-up and race day registration will begin at 6:00am at Philips Lighting, 1 mile north of Bath on Rt. 54 (Geneva St.) This is the Start Line. Remember the Marathon and Team Relay start at 8:00am sharp this year (2008)!!  (This is 1 hour earlier than previous years.) 

For race day bus instructions on bus see the Bus Section.  Bus transportation to the Start Line from Corning, NY (Finish Line) is free to all runners!

Is there some way to get my warm-up gear to me at the finish? All runner's gear and clothing will be brought to the FINISH LINE area for pick-up after the race. Vans will be marked at the START LINE area (Philips' Parking Lot) for deposit of your gear prior to the start.

Can I accompany a runner along the course?  We do allow bicycles along this point-to-point course which travels some city streets and back roads between Bath and Corning, NY.  Accompanying with a motorized vehicle is not allowed.  There are a number of very accessible and convenient locations along the course from which to observe and/or support your runner.  Please see the course map.  Additional information about these locations will be available at the Expo or can be obtained by contacting the race director.

Is there a time limit for completing the marathon? Yes, the course closes after 6 hours.  We will maintain timing up to about 6 1/2 hours for those within "striking distance" of the Finish Line at the 6 hour time limit.  If you think you will not be able to complete the course in under six hours, please contact the race director to determine if an earlier start can be arranged.  Given the 8:00 am start this year (2008), it may be difficult to get an earlier start time and guarantee safety along the entire course.  Of course, if you start earlier you will not be eligible for any prizes or age group awards. Also, with an early start some of the first intersections may not be controlled and some of the earlier water stations may not be setup and operating so you will need to use extra care and carry your own drink.

What is the nearest Airport? The Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is ten minutes from downtown Corning with US Airways and Northwest Airlink airlines. The next nearest airports are Rochester, NY (ROC) or Syracuse (SYR) which are each about 90 miles from Corning.