Guthrie Wineglass Marathon
The Lowdown
The Guthrie Wineglass Marathon is the second-largest marathon in New York State and a favorite among Boston Marathon hopefuls. The point-to-point course runs from Bath, NY to Corning, NY through the Southern Finger Lakes, dropping a gentle net downhill of roughly 200 feet along the Cohocton and Chemung river valleys en route to a scenic finish on Historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District, named for the city's glassmaking heritage. Every finisher receives a hand-crafted glass finisher medal made by a local Corning glass artisan, with a new design each year, plus a champagne toast at the finish line. Named a top destination and must-do marathon by Livestrong, Active Times, and others, Wineglass is a fast, flat, and reliable course for a PR, a Boston Qualifying time, or a first marathon. (Course time limit: 6.5 hours.)
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Moderate rolling hills
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Boston Qualifier
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Corning Museum of Glass
Gaffer District, Historic Market Street, Corning
Chemung River pedestrian bridge finish
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Corning, NY
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the full marathon
Required Documents
- Photo ID for bib pick-up
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
- Waiting list once full field capacity is reached
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official Wineglass Marathon cancellation and deferral policy before registering
USATF certified and sanctioned course
A Boston Marathon Qualifier: net downhill (~200 ft over 26.2 miles) is well within Boston's 1,500-foot adjustment limit, so times count toward BQ with no adjustment
Full marathon field capped at approximately 2,800 runners; 1,816 marathon finishers in 2024
First run in 1981; 2026 marks the 45th running
Finisher medal is a hand-blown glass piece made by a local Corning glass artisan, a nod to the city's Corning Museum of Glass heritage
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