I ran it last year and stayed at the Radisson in Corning. It was convenient and the event hotel where the pasta dinner was held. Easy walk from finish and buses to start. Downside is that it's more expensive relative to other hotels in area.

Another marathon I did that's within 4 hours of Toronto was the Niagara Falls Marathon. I liked that one better, basically because of the novelty of running in 2 countries.

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.
Looking at Niagara too.

I've run it too (well, the 13.1). I stayed at the Country Inn & Suites in Horseheads, NY. It was a short drive to the start in the AM, but nothing to complain about. Corning is a small town, so hotel options are limited in the area.

Also - I just read yesterday (Aug 25th) that they opened 100 slots in the marathon thanks to deferments. If you haven't already registered, you'd better do it right away.

Thanks!

Stayed at Comfort inn. They had breakfast, short walk to the start. Nice race and awards. Also did Niagara, loved it and just as many long lonely sections. Very quiet races.

I ran it a few years ago, stayed in Corning which was nice. I talked with a woman at the start, she was a sherrif from Maine, I believe. She stayed in her car, right in the parking garage across from the finish line. Free, and her car was right there for her at the end of the race.

We stayed at some basic hotel in horse heads which was
Adequate. We drove to the start and caught a ride back (I don't think they Allow parking at the start anymore)

I also suggest the Niagara Falls international marathon, the buffalo marathon, and Rochester MVP marathon as close good marathons