The Erie Marathon is a 26.2-mile running event held on September 13, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania, starting at 7:00 AM at Presque Isle State Park. Entry fees range from $100 to $150. Athletes traveling to this race will find the venue situated at a state park location, offering runners a natural setting for the full marathon distance. With an early morning start, participants should plan accordingly for pre-race logistics and travel to the park. The late-summer timing means conditions may be warm, so pack accordingly and arrive with enough time to acclimate before the 7:00 AM gun.
From the Race 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 .
Course & Travel Notes
The Erie Marathon starts at 7:00 AM, just two minutes after sunrise at 6:58 AM on race day, so plan accordingly for early morning darkness. Expect typical September weather with highs around 74°F and lows near 57°F, with about a third of days seeing measurable rain. The race takes place at 558 feet elevation in Erie, Pennsylvania. Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) is conveniently located just 5.7 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 558 ft elevation☀️ Typically 74°F / 57°F · 34% chance of rain✈️ Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) — 5.7 mi
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Erie Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Where is Erie Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA held?
Erie Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA is held at Presque Isle state Park in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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