Transportation & Parking

Transportation to the Start Lines

All runners must take a bus from either Corning or Bath to the start lines for both the Full and Half Marathons. For security and public safety reasons, no exceptions will be granted to this policy.  Please note that buses leaving from Corning to the start lines leave from Tioga Avenue.  

ALL RUNNERS MUST HAVE A BIB WHEN BOARDING A BUS TO THE START LINE.  THERE IS NO RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP AT THE START LINES. Please allow time to get your bib and board your bus to the start line. 

Full Marathon Start Line Buses

From Corning

  • Where: Tioga Avenue – just to the east of Cedar Street - Google Maps / GPS coordinates: Latitude & Longitude: 42.143472, -77.051449
  • When: 5:30 – 7:00 am continuously
  • Trip duration: 30 minutes
  • Last bus: 7:00 am sharp!

From Bath

  • Where: Pulteney Park – Google Maps / GPS  coordinates: Latitude & Longitude: 42.332983, -77.318622
  • When: 6:00 – 7:30 am continuously
  • Trip duration: 5 minutes
  • Last bus: 7:30 am sharp!

Half Marathon Start Line Buses

From Corning

  • Where: Tioga Avenue – just to the east of Cedar Street - Google Maps / GPS coordinates: Latitude & Longitude: 42.143472, -77.051449
  • When: 5:00 – 6:30 am continuously
  • Trip duration: 15 minutes 
  • Last bus: 6:30 am sharp!

From Bath

  • Where: Pulteney Park – Google Maps / GPS coordinates: Latitude & Longitude: 42.332983, -77.318622
  • When: 5:00 – 6:30 am continuously
  • Trip duration: 15 minutes
  • Last bus: 6:30 am sharp!

Bus Rules & Notes

  • Buses run continuously on the schedule as noted
  • Later buses fill quickly so arrive early for a less stressful trip
  • Runners are only allowed on buses; no spectators
  • All runners must have their bib before boarding a bus to the start line. ***No Race Day Bib Pick up at the Start Line(s)***
  • No backpacks are allowed. Please use the clear plastic gear bag provided to you at the Expo (in your swag bag) and write your bib number on it
  • No runner drop-off in private vehicles allowed near either start line
  • Ample portajohns are available at both start lines

Parking

Corning

Free parking in the Centerway Parking Garage (2 East Tioga Ave.) and nearby city surface lots. Market Street is closed for parking. Cars parked on Market Street will be towed.

Bath

Free parking in surface lots around the Steuben County Office Buildings at 3 East Pulteney Square. Follow signage and Lions Club volunteers who can direct you to available lots. Do not leave your car in private business lots with no parking signs as your car will be towed.

Post-Race Buses Back to Cars Parked in Bath

Free shuttles to Bath begin at 10:00 am on Sunday and run every half hour until 3:00 pm. Buses depart from the Corning Transportation Center at 85 Denison Parkway East – just west of the Radisson and behind the Market Street block where UPS trucks park with runner gear bags.