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Wineglass Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 210 [displaying comments 151 to 161]
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R. H. from London, Ontario, Canada
(10/6/2006)
 "Fast Course - Would be 5-Star Without the Traffic" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I had heard nothing but good things about Wineglass and I agree wholeheartedly. The course is substantially downhill but there are a few spots that are long but gradual climbs. Not enough to slow you down but enough to notice the workload increase. The course is very well marked on the road and driving the route the day before is a worthwhile exercise. Running with traffic is a bit of a downside but it isn't heavy. You just need to be aware and understand that tangents are pretty much out. Also the camber of the road can become annoying. The water stops are well manned and plentiful. The finish line in the park was very nice and the food, massage and other amenities were well done. The registration is just that and no more. However that should come as no surprise to anyone. The pasta dinner was great as Dick Beardsley is a wonderful motivational speaker. Bottom line is that the course is very nice as long as you are very self-motivated. Few spectators and many miles of solo running are possible, depending on your pace. A great place to go and avoid the pre-race tension at the start line and porta-johns while running a fast time. | |
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Terry Lewis-Birkett from Wisconsin
(10/6/2006)
 "Fantastic small-town marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and it was excellent. The course was marked with spray-painted markers the day before so I could drive it and know what to expect. Packet pick-up was easy and the volunteers were friendly. I loved the champagne split. I wasn't excited about the shirt design. The shirt itself is really nice but I was sure it would have a special design for the 25th anniversary. But for $10 I picked up the shirt from last year which has a fantastic design. My family and I visited the Hands On Glass shop to make paperweights and ornaments. They were working on the medals while we were there, which was really neat. I love the medal and would suggest anyone visiting Corning go to the Hands On Glass place to make a special memento. It was easy for my family to cheer me on at various locations of the course which was a huge plus. Water stops were manned with friendly people. Thank you volunteers! After the race the food was good and I got a much needed massage without any hassle. I really enjoyed the company of my fellow runners. Thanks to Nancy from Miss., Boston Bob and family, Canandaigua Dave, Ramona's husband, Skip, Vinnie from Corning, and all the other runners who kept me going!! | |
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Bruce O. from Rochester, New York
(10/6/2006)
 "A marathon to anticipate with enthusiasm" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The point-to-point course is fairly unique and represents something different from the more common loop. The course runs through a variety of environments, several of which are beautiful (if you also look left and right). The accessibility to spectators provides the opportunity to see the same people multiple times. The glass finisher medals display uniquely among the metal medals. Appreciate not getting yet another cotton shirt, and one that doesn't seem like you are wearing a "billboard" of sponsor advertisements. Gatorade and water were plentiful at the numerous, well volunteered water stops. Plenty of volunteers along the course and at the finish. Only negative is that this year there was little food and drink (except water) left for us back-of-the-pack finishers. If you haven't run it, give it a try. If you have, come again. | |
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s. c. from u'town pa
(10/4/2006)
"PR/BQ COURSE" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 First time running this race. I have done 14 marathons. The Wineglass is a great race. The course is more than fair. Water stops were plentiful. I was able to qualify for Boston with a couple of minutes to spare. It was a five-hour drive for me, but well worth it. | |
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E. M. from Liverpool, NY
(10/4/2006)
"Great Race - Much Improved Organization!" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 It was a perfect day for a marathon with cool temps to start and a slight tailwind - and the rain held off. This is the 4th time I have run this marathon and swore after the last time in '03 I would never run it again. I am pleased to say that all of my complaints from before have been corrected! The finish area was great, with plenty of food left for us mid-pack runners (it is good soup). The shirts and medals are nice. I still recommend Disney if you want a big race, but for a nice, small affair with great fall scenery, super runners, and plenty of cows to cheer you on, this was fantastic. I will definitely be back! | |
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j. F. from massachusetts
(10/2/2006)
 "not what was expected" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 They had put up the elevation of the course and everyone I talked to said the same thing: it was supposed to be starting high and going downhill. I wouldn't have minded the hills if they were exposed to me, but they weren't. I was also almost hit by a car coming out of a package store parking lot at the turn around by Mile 24. The woman never stopped either. I had bought a pasta meal ticket but decided to go to an area restaurant, since it was cold and raining and you were set up in the park in a tent - and may I say, a cramped tent. Course was good {if you had said there were more hills than you published}. Volunteers were great. Thank you. | |
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M. S. from New York State
(10/1/2006)
"Lovely Fall Marathon" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is the smallest marathon I have run. It's intimate and has a lovely course. Positives: 1. No hassles. You can roll out of your hotel bed and walk five minutes to the bus at the start. 2. Start is actually at a Lighting Plant where you can wait inside at their cafeteria. 3. Lovely medal with beautiful ribbon. 4. Great finish line food including Minestrone soup and sicilian/or pepperoni pizza. 5. Lots of water stations with friendly volunteers. 6. Corning is a lovely little town.... and The Glass Museum is superb. Suggestions: 1. It was the general consensus that the race t-shirt was unbelievably ugly, all the more surprising given the fact that it was the 25th running and last year's shirt was so nice. 2. No expo to speak of. 3. No real community spirit (i.e., no signs or posters). You would never know that a marathon was being held... and there were more signs welcoming The New York State World Organization of China Painters! 4. No Gu or gels on the course. 5. And as the guy from Rochester says... don't email with questions (I tried twice). You will never hear from them. | |
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T. W. from Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania
(3/29/2006)
 "Superb run ending in a great destination town" (General Comments)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon (1998). I qualified for Boston - just under the wire. I've run it 8 consecutive times and still find it to be inspiring. The 2005 event had a new finish in a beautiful park that was great for runners and families. The glass "sun-catcher" medallion is a unique gem. They look great in our windows. I've gotten 8 so far and my wife says my mission is to fill all the windows. | |
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D. D. from Canisteo, New York, USA
(12/5/2005)
"Terrific marathon in my home town!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 2nd marathon, and much sweeter than my first at Erie, PA. It's nice to be close to home and friends and family, so they can cheer you on. The route was interesting, lots of little towns, farm land, creeks and hills, plus the unique bike path which finishes through a tunnel under I-86.... Cool! Gatorade was plentiful and full strength (not diluted). Race day was warm at finish, around 80 degrees, and very sunny; I got a mild sunburn on my face (we were running east). The food was great, cool finisher's medal (glass). I liked the finish area, over the walk bridge (changed due to construction). I hope they stay with this one! The microfiber shirt is the best one yet with the fall scene through the wine glass, nice. I want to make this my annual race, since it starts at Philips Lighting where I work, and they sponsored me this year! My co-workers are always interested in someone from work running the race too - kind of a double bonus! | |
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S. F. from Monroe, Georgia
(10/18/2005)
 "A wonderful small marathon" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 3 Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The Wineglass has such a special feel to it. The small towns, the rural scenery and the winding course make the entire race weekend such a unique event. Small touches like the bottle of champagne, the wind shirt and the glass medal add to the experience. The City of Corning is a great place to have the expo and the finish line over the bridge was perfect.... Hope they keep it that way. I do hope the organizers upgrade the string attached to the glass medal. That is my only real complaint. The course is well marked and the organization itself is superb. Wish it had been a bit cooler with a few more clouds this year.... But can't blame anyone for the weather. Don't miss this marathon; it is wonderful in all respects. |
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