Erie Marathon
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- Half Marathon
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Chase your marathon goals on this exceptionally flat, Boston Qualifier course through Presque Isle State Park.
- Competitive
CompetitiveThe Erie Marathon offers a classic 26.2-mile experience on Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. Known for its remarkably flat course with less than 250 feet of total elevation change, it provides an excellent opportunity for personal bests. Runners will navigate a mix of asphalt and concrete, with the option to run on a parallel grass surface. As an all-volunteer event capped at 2000 participants, it maintains a focused atmosphere. Pace groups and race tracking are available, making it a strong choice for those aiming for a Boston Qualifying…
What to expect
- Run a remarkably flat course, ideal for achieving a Boston Qualifying time.
- Experience a mix of paved surfaces with a grass option, offering varied footing.
- Stay hydrated with water and lemon-lime Gatorade at stops spaced about a mile apart, each with a porta-potty.
Standout details
- Boston Qualifier course
- Less than 250-foot total elevation change
- Pace groups available
- All-volunteer run race
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.
NO EMAILS WILL BE SENT UNTIL RACE WEEK.
Many answers to questions are on our website, eriemarathon.net. Due to our park permit all parking will be at Waldameer Park and all will need to walk the .6 miles to the start and after the race.
We will have water stops with water and lemon lime Gatorade. They will be spaced about a mile apart and will also have a porta-potty near each.
Please be aware that all spectators must be able to walk to the race from Waldameer parking and at no point can they be on any roadway. If they are on any roadway they will be fined by the park. There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park, spectators must bring in anything they will need.
Location – Everything happens at the Erie Runners Club Beach 1 Pavilion on Presque Isle State Park. This location will be the start and finish for the marathon. All race participants must park at Waldameer or the Ridge Center and walk down the hill.
It doesn’t get much flatter with less than a 250-foot total change in elevation for the marathon. The running surface is mostly asphalt but there is still about a third that is concrete. However, most of the course offers a grass surface along the paved surface should you choose to run there. There is a considerable amount of shade and sun on the course, so it just depends upon if your glass is half full or half empty. This is an all-volunteer run race with a cap of 2000. We do offer race tracking with RaceJoy and pace groups are contracted through marathonpacing.com. The course is a Boston Qualifier.
Event insurance is sold and charged by a separate company and has a separate charge, this is offered through runsignup all questions about insurance go to them, There is a 6-hour limit and anyone not keeping a 14-minute place will need to finish on the all-purpose trail, you may be moved to the all-purpose trail earlier by request of park rangers.
Please check out our Facebook page for updates and visit the website www.visiterie.com .