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Erie Marathon

Erie, PA
Sunday, September 8, 2024

  4.9 Stars from 25 Reviews

Description

You can't get much flatter than the double loop Erie Marathon at Presque Isle. There is only 10 feet difference between the high and low elevations. If race day is cool, it can be an extremely fast course and typically has one of the highest percentage of runners qualifying for the Boston Marathon.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Sunday, September 8, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 71°F (21°C)
Average Low: 55° F (12°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.55
Course Score: 99.91


Race Size

2024: 1,022 Finishers
2023: 956 Finishers
2022: 756 Finishers
2021: 470 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 1,302 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 38.9%
2023: 27.6%
2022: 34.1%
2021: 20.9%
2020: N/A
2019: 26.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 14 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 70°F  (21°C)
Low: 57°F  (14°C)

Race Start Conditions

58°F  (14°C)
Humidity: 76%

Mostly Cloudy
E 11 mph

PR Score

55.03

Course Score

99.91





How does the Erie Marathon Rank?


The Erie Marathon was the 75th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 83rd largest in 2022.

This year 38.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 27.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Erie Marathon the 22nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 13th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 99.91 ranks it as the 41st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Pennsylvania.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Erie Marathon a PR Score of 98.55. This PR Score ranks it as the 206th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 11th fastest in Pennsylvania.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Erie Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 578 feet (176m)
Min Elevation: 570 feet (173m)

Elevation Gain: 84 feet (25m)
Elevation Loss: 84 feet (25m)


Erie
Course updated 12/23/2023



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Recent Erie Marathon Reviews

4.9 Stars from 25 Reviews
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Anonymous's review of 2024 Erie Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review


Race Tips


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


CS's review of 2022 Erie Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Flat two loop course. Aid stations (water/Gatorade) every mile. Reasonably priced. Surprisingly decent crowd support for a mid-size marathon. Just be prepared for a variety of weather conditions in Erie, Pa in early September. With ideal weather this is a PR worthy course.


Race Tips

Parking for the marathon is about a 0.6 mile walk to the start (mainly downhill walk to the start/uphill back to the car after the marathon).

The race provides ample porta potties at the start/finish area. Nevertheless, use one early because (like most marathons) the lines get surprisingly long immediately before start.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Add at least 10 minutes to the expected commute time if you're driving more than 5-6 miles to the park on race day. Even at 4:30 am on a Sunday morning there are a surprising number of red lights that add to the anticipated commute time.


Anonymous's review of 2022 Erie Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The course is great, race support on the course is great. After race support is sparse, no vendors. 2022 was humid and rainy. Temps can make it tough to PR.


Race Tips

Pacers were great. 0.6 mile walk in the dark is kind of a fun way to ratchet up the pre-race tension.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


Tom L's review of 2019 Erie Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

I have been aware of the Erie Marathon for years and finally decided to register for it since I moved into a new age bracket the day before the race. The emails are straight forward and informative and are sent to participants 2 weeks before the race. The course is a joy to run and as mentioned, has the one bridge with a slight rise but also a nice decline. The support was much better than I expected with bars sent to transport spectators to several view points on the course. And to top everything off, there are very nice framed awards for the top 3 finishers of each age group! You slid get a well constructed bag, the standard shirt and some excellent running socks.


Race Tips

Pace yourself. Have a plan. It is easy to go out too fast. I was able to maintain 2 similar halfs and only ran the second half a minute slower because I cramped up at mile 25. And yes I met my goal and qualified for Boston. There are plenty of water/Gatorade stations - 1 every mile. Use them!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Try to get there by slightly after 5:30. It gets congested soon after that. Take advantage of the 100 ports potties as often as you have to. Ample parking is provided outside the park with shuttle buses.


AC's review of 2019 Erie Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Excellent course. Great pacers. Not too many runners that you are getting in each other's way. Super prizes.


Race Tips


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Don't forget the flashlight.