Erie Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Important Policies

• No Refunds: THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.
• No Emails: NO EMAILS WILL BE SENT UNTIL RACE WEEK.
• Website FAQ: Many answers to questions are on our website, eriemarathon.net.
• Parking Information: 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.

🚰 Hydration & Amenities

• Water Stops: We will have water stops with water and lemon lime Gatorade, spaced about a mile apart, with a porta-potty near each.
• Spectator Guidelines: All spectators must be able to walk to the race from Waldameer parking and cannot be on any roadway. Fines will be imposed for violations.
• Food Requirements: There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park: spectators must bring in anything they will need.

📍 Race Location

• Event Venue: Everything happens at the Erie Runners Club Beach 1 Pavilion on Presque Isle State Park. This is the start and finish for the marathon.
• Parking Details: All race participants must park at Waldameer or the Ridge Center and walk down the hill.
• Course Elevation: The marathon has less than a 250-foot total change in elevation, making it very flat.
• Surface Type: The running surface is mostly asphalt with about a third that is concrete. Grass surfaces are available alongside paved paths.

🏅 Race Information

• Shade and Sun: There will be a mix of shade and sun on the course.
• Volunteer Race: This is an all-volunteer run race with a cap of 2000 participants.
• Race Tracking: We offer race tracking with RaceJoy and pace groups through marathonpacing.com.
• Boston Qualifier: The course is officially recognized as a Boston Qualifier.

🕒 Event Limitations

• Event Insurance: Event insurance is sold and charged by a separate company: questions about insurance should be directed to them.
• Time Limit: There is a 6-hour limit: anyone not keeping a 14-minute pace will need to finish on the all-purpose trail.
• Trail Movement: You may be moved to the all-purpose trail earlier at the request of park rangers.

🌐 Stay Updated

• Facebook Page: Please check out our Facebook page for updates.
• Official Website: Visit the website for more information: Erie Marathon.
• Tourism Information: Visit www.visiterie.com for additional resources.