ERC St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival

Event Details

Date: March 14, 2026

Location: 1 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA

Race URL: St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival

Shirt Information

• Shirt Optional: The shirt is optional for participants.
• Price Variation: Pay for the race without a shirt for a lesser price.
• Guarantee: Must pre-register to be guaranteed a shirt on race day.
• Shirt Collection: Shirts not picked up on race day will be forfeited.

Sponsors

• Primary Sponsors: The Erie Runners Club
• Supporting Sponsor: Big White Trailer

Course Details

• Start/Finish: 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

• Location: Packet pick up begins at 7:30 am at the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area at Presque Isle.
• Facilities: Heated restrooms will be available in the Rotary Pavilion.
• Post-Race: Refreshments will be provided at the Rotary Pavilion.
• Timing: The race start will not be delayed: please arrive early.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Awards to the first-place male and female.
• Masters Awards: Awards to the first masters male and female.
• Age Group Awards: Available in the 10K and 5k.

Weather Policy

The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, with the following exception: The race will be cancelled if Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities. Check the website on race morning for closing information. Erie Runners Club may be followed on Twitter @ErieRunnersClub.

Race Premium

The race premium is a top-quality triblend T-shirt. Orders will not be taken for additional shirts. Winter series registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to the event and will end on March 1, 2026. You must have finished the race or been a volunteer. Must finish the race before shirts are handed out.