2026 Wineglass Marathon - Oct 4

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Race Information

Race2026 Wineglass Marathon - Oct 4
CityCorning
Date2026-10-04 at 08:15
Field Size~1,971 runners
Time Limit6 hours 30 min
Cutoff pace9:15/km
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Official SiteWineglass Marathon
RegistrationSold out · waitlist open · Official Site

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature13.4°C / 56°F
Humidity77%
Wind9 km/h
Rain Chance40%
Typical ConditionsCool, crisp early-October upstate New York morning — prime PR and BQ weather

What to Prepare: Early October in Corning starts cool, with a typical race-morning low near 43°F / 6°C climbing to a high around 64°F / 17°C. A throwaway long-sleeve or gloves you can shed after a few miles is smart; the point-to-point start in Bath sits in a valley and can feel chilly at the 8:15 a.m. gun.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 9 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 8.2°C 13.2°C 18.8°C
Dew point 3.3°C 8.8°C 15.5°C
Wet-day chance: 40% Runnability: 78/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypePoint-to-point
Elevation Gain119m
TerrainRoad (quiet rural valley roads and small-town streets, paved throughout)
ProfileA fast, gently net-downhill point-to-point through the Southern Finger Lakes. The course starts in Bath and runs the valley southeast through Savona, Campbell, Coopers Plains and Painted Post before finishing on historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District. The net elevation drop is modest — roughly 200 feet over 26.2 miles — so it rolls and flows rather than plunges; with well under Boston's 1,500-foot net-loss threshold, the course incurs NO Boston-qualifying downhill adjustment and times count fully toward BQ. That gentle downhill plus mostly quiet country roads makes Wineglass a perennial Boston-qualifier and PR destination: about 12.6% of finishers qualified for Boston in 2025 (14.2% in 2024). Peak autumn foliage lines the valley, and the finish down the center of town past the glassmaking district is one of the most scenic in the Northeast. USATF-certified.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Wineglass Marathon and what time does it start?

The 2026 Guthrie Wineglass Marathon is on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with the full marathon starting at 8:15 a.m. ET in Bath, NY. The point-to-point course finishes on historic Market Street in Corning. The Wineglass Half Marathon runs the same Sunday morning, and the 5K is held the day before on Saturday, October 3.

How much elevation does the Wineglass Marathon course drop?

Wineglass is a net-downhill point-to-point with an overall net drop of about 200 feet from Bath to Corning. It is not a steep descent — the course rolls gently through a river valley. Because the net loss is far below Boston's 1,500-foot limit, your finish time counts toward Boston qualifying with no downhill adjustment.

Is the Wineglass Marathon a good Boston qualifier?

Yes — Wineglass is one of the most popular Boston-qualifying marathons in the Northeast. It is a USATF-certified, Boston Marathon Qualifier, and its gentle net-downhill profile plus cool October weather help runners run fast. About 12.6% of finishers qualified for Boston in 2025 (14.2% in 2024). Check your target with our Boston qualifying calculator.

What is the time limit for the Wineglass Marathon?

The official course time limit is 6.5 hours (6 hours 30 minutes), which works out to roughly a 14:53 per mile average pace. Plan your splits with our pace calculator to make sure you stay ahead of the cutoff.

Where does the Wineglass Marathon start and finish?

The marathon starts in Bath, NY and runs southeast through the valley — Savona, Campbell, Coopers Plains and Painted Post — before finishing on historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District. Because it is point-to-point, plan for the shuttle buses the organizer runs from the Corning finish area to the Bath start on race morning.

How do I register for the 2026 Wineglass Marathon?

Registration is handled through RunSignUp, and entries are first-come — the marathon has sold out and moved to a waiting list in recent years, so register early. There are standard and VIP (charity) entry tiers, with prices rising as the field fills. English-language online registration is straightforward for international runners.

What medal do Wineglass finishers receive?

Every finisher receives a hand-crafted glass medal made by a local Corning glass artisan — a nod to the city's famous glassmaking heritage — with a new design each year. Recent finisher swag has also included a tech long-sleeve, an engraved stemless wine glass and a small bottle of champagne to toast the finish.

What is the weather like for the Wineglass Marathon?

Early October in Corning is typically cool and crisp — a race-morning low near 43°F (6°C) warming to a high around 64°F (17°C), with a mean of about 54°F (12°C). It is prime fast-running weather; dress for a chilly valley start and shed layers as you warm up. Peak fall foliage usually frames the course.

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