The first event in the Wineglass Race Series and a kick-off to summer, the Wineglass 8K is a great way to test your fitness level and is also the first of three events in our Challenge Series.
Registration Fees:
December 1, 2019 - $30.00
January 1, 2020 - $35.00
March 1, 2020 - $40.00
May 1, 2020 - May 20, 2020 - $45.00 ( online registration closes 5/20/2020)
Expo/Race Day - $50.00 Registrations will be accepted Friday, May 22nd & May 23rd at bib pick up (Corning Information Center: 12:00 - 6: 00 pm) and Saturday, pre-race unless we have sold out.
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The 11th running of the Wineglass 8K will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020.
The Wineglass 8K, presented by The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning & the Finger Lakes, is a great family-friendly event. Challenge yourself to a non-standard distance (4.96 miles) and stay for all of the great GlassFest events in Downtown Corning's Gaffer District. All race finishers will receive a handmade glass medal, made locally by Hands-On Glass Studio.
Age Group Awards will be presented as age groups complete the race.
Age Groups: 9 and under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+
Note: awards will be available for pick up Saturday, Sunday and Monday of GlassFest Weekend at the Corning Information Center at 1 W. Market St. Awards not picked up will not be mailed to recipients.
Overall Female | Ashley Neveol (NY) | 30:09 (2019)
Overall Male |Mookey Kent (NY) | 26:47 (2017)
Masters Female | Keira Forker (NY) | 34:33 (2017)
Masters Male | Mookey Kent (NY) | 26:47 (2017)
The race starts and finishes at the Corning War Memorial Stadium, Jacoby Blvd, Corning, NY.
No. Wineglass 8K registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable to another runner or other Wineglass Race Series event.
There is plenty of parking at the Corning-Painted Post High School, or the Corning YMCA.
Yes, but all runners with strollers MUST start at the back of the pack.
Yes, we do allow walkers in the race.
Runners and walkers will have 2 hours to finish the race.
No, dogs are not allowed in the race.
We strongly discourage the wearing of music devices. Participants must be alert to their surroundings and able to hear medical emergency vehicles, official race vehicles and the bike support team. For your safety and the safety of those around you, we strongly urge you to run headphone-free.
The course has one water station in Denison Park, which you will run past twice.
Bibs may be picked up on Friday, May 24th from 12:00-6:00 pm at the Corning Information Center, 1 W. Market St., Corning, or on race day from 6:30-7:45 am at the War Memorial Stadium. The race starts at 8:00 am.
Yes, if we haven't sold out. Race day registration is open 6:30-7:30 am at the Corning War Memorial Stadium. The race starts at 8:00 am. You can also register at bib pick up Friday, May 24th from 12:00-6:00 pm at the Corning Information Center, 1 W. Market St., Corning.
