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Registration Opens For 31st Annual Wineglass Marathon

January 10, 2012 – Corning, NY – With the 30th Anniversary Wineglass Marathon in the books, race directors began preparations for the 2012 immediately following the October event.

 

In a literally exponential attendance growth over the past five years, the greater Corning community has grown to host more than 3,000 runners each year – and the field has shown no signs of slowing down.  One effort made to accommodate more runners for the 2012 race included opening the registration for the race early, on December 1, 2011.

 

Within the first two weeks of registration, more than 250 runners from 17 states signed up for the increasingly-popular marathon held each fall in the Corning area.  In addition to the early registration, race organizers are preparing to accommodate up to 4,000 runners this year, an expansion of 1,000 from 2011.  The 2011 race also closed out registration in July – more than 90 days before the actual race – leaving many runners on a waiting list for any coveted Wineglass numbers that might open up.

 

“Our attendance has surged over the past five years – a growth that has not only provided a boost to our local economy but also reflects a nationwide interest in running,” states Race Director Mark Landin.  “We are privileged to host runners from around the world in the beautiful Finger Lakes region and we’re looking forward to another great year.”

 

Changes for the 2012 race – scheduled Sunday, September 30th – include more than just a larger field of participants.  Race directors are pleased to announce a new Wineglass 5K, a short-distance running event to be held during race weekend.  The 5K is expected to draw hundreds from the local communities and continue to add excitement to the marathon weekend.

 

Participants wishing to register for the full marathon, half marathon and 5K are now able to do so by visiting www.wineglassmarathon.com.

 



Registration is NOW OPEN! The Wineglass Marathon Weekend Events Presented by Arnot Health (Full, Half and 5K) will be held October 4th, 2013 - October 6th, 2013.  The Events include the Expo, 32nd Wineglass Marathon and 3rd Annual Wineglass Half Marathon and the 2nd Annual Wineglass 5K Sponsored by the Community Foundation. October 6, 2013 at 8:00 am the Wineglass Marathon Presented by Arnot Health will have its 32nd year running! The Wineglass Marathon is a flat, fast and scenic 26.2 miles starting in Bath, NY and finishing in Corning, NY on historic Market Street. In 2011, a new tradition was born with the running of the inaugural Wineglass Half Marathon, this will be the third year for this popular race.  Wineglass Weekend will also feature the Second Annual Wineglass 5K on Saturday, October 5th  sponsored for the second year by the Community Foundation of Elmira, Corning & the Finger Lakes.”  There will NOT be a Registration Fee Increase for 2013!