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Erie Marathon
Erie Marathon is a marathon event held in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat / low
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- eriemarathon.net
About the Erie Marathon
A pancake-flat, two-loop marathon and half on the scenic Presque Isle peninsula along Lake Erie, famous as one of the country's best Boston-qualifying courses.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #2 (BQ rate 33.4%, PR score 98.5, Very Flat); One of the flattest, fastest Boston qualifiers in the US; sells out quickly
- Notes
- Flat Pennsylvania marathon known for BQ attempts.
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Erie Marathon: common questions
- When is the Erie Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Erie Marathon held?
- In Erie, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Erie Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Erie Marathon?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Erie Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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