Erie Marathon

Important Policies

• Refunds: THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.
• Email Communication: NO EMAILS WILL BE SENT UNTIL RACE WEEK.
• 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 Stations: 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.

Spectator Guidelines

• 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 they are on any roadway, they will be fined by the park.
• Food and Drink: There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park: spectators must bring in anything they will need.
• Parking: 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.

Course Information

• Elevation: It doesn’t get much flatter with less than a 250-foot total change in elevation for the marathon.
• Surface: The running surface is mostly asphalt but there is still about a third that is concrete.
• Grass Options: Most of the course offers a grass surface along the paved surface should you choose to run there.
• Shade: There is a considerable amount of shade and sun on the course.

Race Details

• Race Format: This is an all-volunteer run race with a cap of 2000 participants.
• Track Your Progress: We do offer race tracking with RaceJoy and pace groups are contracted through marathonpacing.com.
• Boston Qualifier: The course is a Boston Qualifier.
• Time Limit: There is a 6-hour limit and anyone not keeping a 14-minute pace will need to finish on the all-purpose trail.

Event Insurance

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.

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Race Registration

For more information, please visit our race page: Erie Marathon Registration.