Wineglass Race Series

Wineglass Race Series is one of the most recognizable road-running event collections in upstate New York, offering runners a mix of fast courses, small-city charm, and a strong destination-race atmosphere in and around Corning, New York. What makes the series stand out is its structure across two race weekends. In late May, the Corning Incorporated Wineglass 8K opens the series during Memorial Day weekend, and in early October the flagship Wineglass Marathon Weekend brings together the marathon, half marathon, and 5K. The series has built a strong reputation around speed and scenery, especially for the marathon and half marathon, which guide runners through the Finger Lakes region into Historic Market Street in Corning. For performance-minded athletes, it is known as a prime place to chase qualifying times, while for first-timers and casual runners, the series offers a welcoming progression of distances and a polished event experience. Official race descriptions also emphasize the series challenges, including the Riesling and Pinot challenge formats, which link the 8K to the 5K and either the marathon or half marathon.