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May 13, 2024

Erie Marathon at Presque Isle Runner Comments

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Course 4.6

Organization 4.7

Spectators 3.5

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E. G. from Carmel, Indiana (9/24/2010) "One of my new favorites!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I drove 7 hours by myself for this race. I needed PA for my 50 states collection. This is a great location, and the race has a great course and is very well organized. I love the shirt, hat, and post-race food. This was my 37th marathon. I feel the medal, though unique, is fragile. I do not have it hanging with the others... it may get chipped, broken, etc. The trip was very pleasant - interstate all the way. My hotel was great, but it would not give me late checkout, so I had to drive home for my shower! If I had known I would have taken a towel to the race. I definitely recommend this race!
K. L. from Washington, DC (9/19/2010) "Small-town feel with great swag" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race was as advertised: 2 flat loops. There was a slight hill in the nature preserve, but it was over in the blink of an eye. The course was beautiful, but there were some spots on the course that were very windy and overwhelming for tired legs. If you love flat courses and can PR on them, this race is for you! It's great that they have half-marathoners and that they start a half-hour AFTER the marathoners! Plenty of aid stations and the volunteers at each one were very supportive. However, I did not like the sports drink (HEED). If you love having spectators throughout the course, this isn't the course for you. It's better for runners who enjoy scenery and quietude. For the price, I was delighted to receive the long-sleeve technical shirt, the hat and the ceramic medal. If you like beautiful, flat courses without lots of crazy crowds: choose this race!
J. L. from Columbus, OH (9/19/2010) "Small but well run race" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The course was (as others have stated) shady, flat, scenic and wind-protected. Water (and HEED) every mile was nice. It was warm but not hot as we lucked into cloud-cover all morning. Probably more volunteers and organizers than "crowd," but I knew it was going to be a small race. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The closest I can come to a complaint is that results with splits are still not posted a week later.
Todd Baxter from Columbus, IN (9/18/2010) "Great, small-town marathon in a quiet lake setting" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Pros: Location with expo/packet pickup/race start at the same site, making it easy to find and familiarize yourself with the area before race day. Expo - big enough for gear/gel/clothing stock-up, but not so huge as to be overwhelming Motels - plenty within a 10-minute drive of the start Course - FLAT and shaded in a state park Aid - EVERY MILE! (Rare - trust me!) Gave out gel 0.1 mile before a station so you could open it/take it/then get water for a chaser without having to juggle it all at once! Someone (A RUNNER!?) thought of that! Pasta meal - awesome job in a park dining pavilion (FOUR sauces including clam!!! Note the credentials of the chef/meal planner!) Post race - A MEAL (not just snacks!) Bling - Shirt, hat, and unique ceramic medal Tall ships festival the same weekend SUPER NICE PEOPLE (per my wife/supporter) :-) Cons: Course set so that there are no split times called out (double-loop with first and second loop almost on top of each other, so understood). Only an issue for me because Nike/iPod died! It was dark before the start (but they put out glow sticks to help us find our way from the parking lot to the start site!! How thoughtful!) Location - was hoping to see more of lake on the run. They can't help this, but in many places, you wouldn't know you were on island in Lake Erie. If I weren't making a goal of 50 states, I would make this a regular each year.
Kathleen Buck from Pittsburgh (9/18/2010) "Fantastic First-Time Half-Marathon" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wow, what a wonderful experience for my first-ever half-marathon. Thanks, Erie Runner's Club. This was a very professional production. The volunteers were so helpful. What can I say about the water station volunteers, but THANKS for the refreshment, encouragement and entertainment. They made my first run a complete success! Even the assistance with removing my racing chip was so unexpected, but I was so grateful for the help. Everything was outstanding. I'll be back next year. Thanks again!!!
E. S. from Texas (9/17/2010) "Lots of Fun" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the most pleasant marathon that I've run so far. I've mostly run large races in Texas until now and this race has made me want to start finding the good small races. The whole atmosphere is great. The pre-race dinner was tasty and plentiful, packet pick-up was a breeze, course is beautiful and flat, and fluid stations were frequent and staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. I liked the HEED. Definitely a PR or BQ course. I came to BQ and was successful. I highly recommend this marathon.
j. d. from pittsburgh, pa (9/17/2010) "great race" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This is my fourth marathon and first time at Presque Isle. I loved the whole experience. The only minor complaint that I have is that I couldn't get my meal from subway at the end of the race because of all of the non-runners in line. Priority should be given to the runners. I had to leave without the post-race meal. But, I did PR, and would love to run this race again. The temperature, course, and overcast sky were great....
Victoria Mitchell from USA (9/15/2010) "Excellent Race" (about: 2010) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I had a wonderful experience at this race! Everything was very well organized, from the information being posted, pasta dinner and packet pick-up, to the start/finish lines, I wouldn't have changed a thing. I can especially say how appreciative I am because I traveled from CA for this race. Thank you, ERC, for a great weekend
M. E. from Oxford, OH (9/14/2010) "A great experience!" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A course flatter than a pancake on which to run a PR. Water and electrolytes available at every mile, plus two opportunities for gel. Fan-friendly; it was easy for them to get around to see you (plus there was good support from all of the spectators). Great pasta party, friendly people, Subway sandwiches post-race, bonus swag (a nice hat) when you finish, and a unique, ceramic finisher medal. The weather this year was almost perfect, but a tree-lined course provides shade and a wind-break anyway. Don't tell anyone! Keep it our little secret.
J. J. from Canada (9/13/2010) "Awesome" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Erie Marathon at Presque Isles COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a great race. This was my third time. The only worry is that the weather might be too humid and warm, but as for the bang for the buck, this is it. This race is well worth your money in every respect; it is well organized, the food is great, and the course is awesome.The competitors are the nicest people - that is for sure!!!!

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