Erie Marathon

Important Policies

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

Water Stops and Spectator Information

• Hydration: 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.
• Access: All spectators must be able to walk to the race from Waldameer parking and at no point can they be on any roadway.
• Fines: If spectators are on any roadway, they will be fined by the park.
• Supplies: There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park: spectators must bring in anything they will need.

Race Location and Course Details

• 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: All race participants must park at Waldameer or the Ridge Center and walk down the hill.
• Elevation: The course has less than a 250-foot total change in elevation.
• Surface: The running surface is mostly asphalt, with about a third being concrete: however, a grass surface runs alongside the paved surface.

Race Characteristics

• Shade: There is a considerable amount of shade and sun on the course.
• Volunteers: This is an all-volunteer run race with a cap of 2000 participants.
• Tracking: We offer race tracking with RaceJoy and pace groups through marathonpacing.com.
• Qualifier: The course is a Boston Qualifier.

Event Regulations

• Insurance: Event insurance is sold and charged by a separate company through runsignup: all questions about insurance go to them.
• Time Limit: There is a 6-hour limit for completing the race.
• Pace Requirement: Anyone not keeping a 14-minute pace will need to finish on the all-purpose trail.
• Ranger Instructions: You may be moved to the all-purpose trail earlier by request of park rangers.

Follow Us

• Updates: Please check out our Facebook page for updates.
• Website: Visit the official website here.
• Visitor Info: For more information about the area, visit www.visiterie.com.