Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 5K (18 and Under)
From the Organizer
The Red Baron is out for REVENGE!
The 44th running of the Red Baron provides the option of running a half marathon or a 5K. Discounts are available for current SUNY Corning Community College students (more info on that coming soon). Special 5K pricing is available for all participants age 18 and under.
This locally beloved race features a 1/2 marathon and 5K course designed by an angry Red Baron. This event is PERFECT for anyone who is looking for a uniquely challenging road race and the opportunity to test your mettle against the vengeful Red Baron!
You must be able to complete the half marathon in 4 hours.
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2026. The half marathon starts promptly at 11:00 AM. The 5K will begin at 11:15.
WHERE: Start and finish at Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY 14830. Refer to the course map for details including aid station and porta-potty locations. Bib pick-up and the post-race celebration will be in the Commons at SUNY Corning Community College.
REGISTRATION: Online registration OPENS March 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
Online registration CLOSES at noon October 29. Same day registration will be available before the race.
PACKET PICKUP/ONSITE REGISTRATION: Packet pick up and on the spot registration will be from 9:30 - 10:45, November 1 in the Commons of Corning Community College.
AWARDS: Top overall winners in the Half Marathon and 5K for Male and Female, as well as 1st place in each age group category. There will be an in-person Awards Ceremony in the Commons at SUNY Corning Community College following each race.
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
RESULTS: The event is chip timed and results will be available online the day of the race.
SWAG: Announcement coming soon!
FINISHER’S MEDAL: All finishers receive a custom finisher’s medal.
POST RACE: The post-race celebration will take place at Corning Community College. Food will be provided, and there will be vegetarian options.
PARKING: Parking will be available in the Corning Community College parking lots.
There are no deferrals, refunds, or credits for other STRC events.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Corning, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Corning, NY
Population
10,666
as of 2023
Elevation
927 ft
Nearest Airport
ELM
Elmira Corning Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K?
- Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K is a running race held in Corning, New York on November 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Corning, New York at 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K
Nov 1, 2026