About the Erie Marathon
The course runs through Presque Isle State Park, on a peninsula that keeps the terrain almost entirely flat. The surface mixes asphalt and concrete, though a grass shoulder runs alongside much of the route if you want softer footing. Stretches of shade break up the open sections, and the surroundings are park land the whole way. It qualifies for Boston.
Parking is at Waldameer Park, and from there everyone walks down the hill to the Beach pavilion where the race starts and finishes. Spectators need to stay off the roadways inside the park, and there are no food vendors on site, so anyone coming to watch should bring what they need. Aid stations are spread along the course and have portable restrooms nearby.
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Erie Marathon 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Marathon Results · 2026
971finishers
2:35:08winner
4:01:20median
7:08:12cutoff
Top 3: Colton Cassel (2:35:08) · Brennan Root (2:36:43) · Mitchell Dailey (2:36:55)
Hand Cycle Results · 2026
1finishers
1:58:15winner
1:58:15median
1:58:15cutoff
Top 3: Keith Stich (1:58:15)
The Erie Marathon has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles9/12/2027 07:00$100
Handcycle/Wheelchair9/12/2027 07:00$100
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Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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