Erie Marathon

Important Information

• Refund Policy: THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.
• Email Communication: NO EMAILS WILL BE SENT UNTIL RACE WEEK.
• Website Resources: Many answers to questions are on our website, eriemarathon.net.
• Parking Notice: 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.

Race 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: they cannot be on any roadway.
• Penalties: If spectators are on any roadway, they will be fined by the park.
• Food and Drinks: There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park: spectators must bring in anything they will need.

Race Location

• Starting Point: Everything happens at the Erie Runners Club Beach 1 Pavilion on Presque Isle State Park.
• Parking Requirement: All race participants must park at Waldameer or the Ridge Center and walk down the hill.
• Course Terrain: The marathon has a total elevation change of less than 250 feet: mostly asphalt with about a third concrete.
• Running Options: Most of the course offers a grass surface along the paved areas.

Race Details

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

Event Limitations

• Insurance: Event insurance is sold and charged by a separate company and has a separate charge.
• Time Limit: There is a 6-hour limit: anyone not keeping a 14-minute pace will need to finish on the all-purpose trail.
• Early Trail Movement: You may be moved to the all-purpose trail earlier at the request of park rangers.
• Facebook Updates: Please check out our Facebook page for updates.

Visit Us Online

• More Information: Visit the website at Erie Marathon Registration.
• Erie Visitor Info: For more details, visit www.visiterie.com.