A half marathon event on the shores of Lake Erie - at Presque Isle State Park. Registration will include a triblend short sleeve race shirt, finisher's medal and post race refreshments. Location: This event is held on a state park, which requires certain limitations. Thus, there is a 3 hour time limit on the course. Anyone not maintaining a 14 minute per mile pace will be directed to the all-purpose trail next to the course as the course closes. Depending on conditions on race day, you may need to go to all-purpose trail sooner if requested by the park rangers. There is no day of race registration at the venue, please sign up online prior to race day. Packet pickup: will be at the Cabin 3, this is about 3 miles from the entrance and signs will be put out at Presque isle on Saturday from noon until 5 PM. You can also pick up on Sunday prior to the race starting at 5:30 AM, this will be at the Beach 1 pavilion where the race will start and finish. You may have someone else pick up your packets. Refunds: Please do see our refund policy, there are no refunds, transfers or deferrals. Awards: As soon as race results are available we will hand out the awards. The awards will be overall first 3 winners, male and female and first overall masters winners and 5 year age groups. Awards will not be mailed after the race. Please visit visiterie.com and eriemarathon.net for hotel ideas and additional local attractions.
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When is Presque Isle Half Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA?
Presque Isle Half Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA takes place on July 19, 2026. The race is held in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Where is Presque Isle Half Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA held?
Presque Isle Half Marathon 2026 — Erie, PA is held at 1 Peninsula Dr in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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