New York > Red Baron Half Marathon Corning, NY addthis
Date
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Event
Details
From the 550-acre campus of Corning Community College, the
Red Baron Half Marathon takes runners on a tour of this small city
tucked into the nearby river valley surrounded by steep hills just a
few miles from the border with Pennsylvania. A scenic, moderately
challenging race, the half marathon begins at the campus commons on
Spencer Hill overlooking the city of Corning, where it begins a
13.1-mile route with a number of gradual downhill stretches (though no
hills that are overly taxing the knees).
Race organizers (including the Spencer Crest Nature Center and the
local Wineglass Running Club) describe the event's first five miles as
"hilly," followed by a gradual downhill over the next four miles, and a
flat stretch for the remaining three-plus miles of the course. Runners
finish the race at the YMCA in downtown Corning.
Race
Weather & Climate
Late fall weather can get quite cold in this western New York State
town, as November temperatures average between 49°F and
28°F.
Be prepared for wet or frozen weather conditions, as precipitation
averages about 2.78 inches for the month.
Fees
$20 per person
Race day registration at the Corning Community College Commons
Registration
To register for the Red Baron Half Marathon download and mail in this printable form.
