ERC St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival

🍀 Event Details

• Race Name: ERC St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival
• Date: March 14, 2026
• Location: 1 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA
• Registration Link: Sign Up Here

👕 Race Shirt Information

• Shirt Option: Shirt is optional. You have a choice to pay for the race and not take a shirt for a lesser price.
• Race Premium: The race premium is a top-quality triblend T-shirt.
• Pre-registration: You must pre-register to be guaranteed a shirt on race day. Orders will not be taken for additional shirts.
• Deadline: Winter series registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to the event and will end on 3/01/2026.

🏁 Course Information

• Course Start: The race will begin and end near the front of the Rotary Pavilion.
• Time Limit: Participants in the 5k race must finish by 10:00 am.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pick up beginning at 7:30 at the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area at Presque Isle.
• Restrooms: There are heated restrooms in the Rotary Pavilion.

🏆 Awards

• Awards: Awards to the first-place male and female and to the first masters male and female in the run.
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards in the 10K and 5K.
• Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy refreshments at the Rotary Pavilion after the race.
• Weather Policy: The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, unless Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities.

🔔 Additional Information

• Check Status: Check the website on race morning for closing information.
• Twitter: Erie Runners Club may be followed on Twitter @ErieRunnersClub.
• Time Consideration: The race start will not be delayed so be sure to leave plenty of time.
• Shirt Collection: Shirts not picked up on race day will be forfeited.