Erie Marathon
Erie Marathon is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Erie, PA, with an entry fee of $100.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Price
- $100
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS OR TRANSFERS.
NO EMAILS WILL BE SENT UNTIL RACE WEEK.
Many answers to questions are on our website, eriemarathon.net. 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.
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.
Please be aware that all spectators must be able to walk to the race from Waldameer parking and at no point can they be on any roadway. If they are on any roadway they will be fined by the park. There are no food vendors or drink machines at the park, spectators must bring in anything they will need.
Location – 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. All race participants must park at Waldameer or the Ridge Center and walk down the hill.
It doesn’t get much flatter with less than a 250-foot total change in elevation for the marathon. The running surface is mostly asphalt but there is still about a third that is concrete. However, most of the course offers a grass surface along the paved surface should you choose to run there. There is a considerable amount of shade and sun on the course, so it just depends upon if your glass is half full or half empty. This is an all-volunteer run race with a cap of 2000. We do offer race tracking with RaceJoy and pace groups are contracted through marathonpacing.com. The course is a Boston Qualifier.
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, There is a 6-hour limit and anyone not keeping a 14-minute place will need to finish on the all-purpose trail, you may be moved to the all-purpose trail earlier by request of park rangers.
Please check out our Facebook page for updates and visit the website www.visiterie.com.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Erie, PA
Population
94,156
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Erie Marathon
Sep 13, 2026