- Weather
- 56°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Elevation
- 200 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event listed as: Marathon
PR9.2Weather8.3Experience7.2
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Mid-September · Northeast · Double Loop
Erie Marathon
Erie, PA
Presque Isle State Park; top BQ percentage
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- First Marathon
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 57°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~1,500-2,000 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Flat
- Elevation
- 80 ft gain(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A loop course around Erie, PA, with very little meaningful elevation change.
Good fit if
- · PR attempts
- · Boston qualification
- · First-time marathoners
- · Runners who care about scenery
Think twice if
- No notable warnings in the data.
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Double Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 80 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~1,500-2,000 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Pockets of spectators
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-September
- Region
- Northeast
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Presque Isle State Park; top BQ percentage
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- First Marathon
- Scenic
- Loop course
- Flat course
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 57°F — good conditions.
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