Corning

Review

• I picked this race because it was voted the best marathon in New York on RaceRaves (The NYC Marathon wasn't an option)

• Getting to and from New York was relatively easy since I stayed on the highway most of the time

• The expo was in the Corning Musuem of Glass, so we were able to walk through a bunch of cool looking glassware and sculptures

• We received a nice tote bag, a small bottle of champagne, and a wine glass from the expo!

• There was also a free wine tasting, so I was able to sample about 8 wines! 

  • The winery offered free wine tastings after the marathon if we showed our medals. However I was tired and wanted to get back home after the race.

• Runners had the opportunity to board busses in either Bath or Corning

  • I drove to Corning and used the parking garage since we ended there

• The marathon starts in Bath and we end in Corning

  • For some reason, the half-marathoners started at 7:45 and the marathoners started at 8:15. By the time we started, it was already in the 50s but it warms up very quickly

  • We run through several small towns and along country roads, so there weren't surrounded by spectators most of the time

  • The halfway point is at the Campbell-Savona High School (where the half-marathoners started)

  • We were in the sun most of the time, so I felt hot

  • The mile markers seemed very off to me. There was one area where the half-marathon sign was "Mile 11" and then "Mile 24" was afterwards. The signs need to be switched. Additionally, there was spray-paint indicating the mile markers, but they never matched up with the signs

• The finish line was spectacular!

  • There were lots of pop (I don't drink pop)

  • Cookies

  • Muffins

  • Pizza

  • Soup (chicken noodle and tomato)

  • A sitting area 

• It was nice to hang out in the sitting area since I was able to eat and talk to my fellow runners. A lot of people used this marathon as their first time, which is impressive!

• Overall this is a nice race, but I don't think I would do the marathon again. It is technically net downhill, but there were a lot of rolling hills

  • I might do the half-marathon when it's the 50th anniversary

Race Website: Wine Glass Marathon