Wineglass Marathon

Registration is open to all runners and opens December 1, 2025. The race typically sells out, so sign up early. Elite runners can apply for an elite entry by submitting a running bio.

Yes, the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston. A solid portion of the field earns BQ times each year, and the net-downhill point-to-point layout is designed to support fast racing.

The time limit is 6.5 hours.

The course runs point-to-point from Bath to Corning with a net downhill. Modest rolling hills appear in the first half, and the back half flattens out along the river corridor. Total gain is low and the course is genuinely fast for well-prepared runners.

Expect a cold start in the low 40s and a finish-line temperature in the mid-60s. Bring a throwaway layer for the corrals and plan to shed it in the first few miles. Most years the conditions are favorable for fast running.

The race provides shuttle buses from multiple pickup locations in the area to the Bath start line. Most runners stay in Corning or nearby and rely on the official shuttles, so book accommodations early as they fill quickly around race weekend.

Yes, the course is USATF certified, which means your finishing time is eligible for Boston qualification and other qualifying standards.