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Erie · United States

Cycling & running events in Erie, 2026

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A few races to know in Erie

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Run·Road
Erie

Erie Marathon at Presque Isle

The Erie Marathon takes place in September at Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania. The race focuses on the full 26.2-mile distance, and past registration materials have also included a half marathon. The name directs runners to Presque Isle, Erie's peninsula on Lake Erie. Older registration details indicate a low-cost local event, with early bird pricing at $40 for the marathon and $35 for the half marathon.

Road
Tri·Sprint
Erie

Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon

The Presque Isle Sprint Triathlon takes place entirely within Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The swim, transition area, and finish are all located at Beach 10. This is a sprint-distance triathlon offering individual and relay categories, open to participants from teenagers to older adults. It begins in the morning, following race-day check-in at the beach. The race commences with a swim in Lake Erie. Participants then cycle around the entire Presque Isle peninsula before concluding with a run on a section of the park’s paved trail. The park is a National Natural Landmark and a Pennsylvania state park, meaning the course remains within this protected lakeside area instead of crossing city streets. This event has been a fixture on the Erie race schedule for over twenty years, and it is coordinated by the Presque Isle Partnership and ALFA Endurance.

Sprint
Run·Trail
Erie

Run with the Sun

Join us at Gospel Hill Golf Club for the Trail Run with the Sun, a lap race on a 2.25-mile loop. Tackle loops and soak up trail vibes.

Trail
About cycling & running in Erie

Erie Base Miles

Running: Locals run Presque Isle first because Presque Isle State Park gives you over 13 miles of multi-purpose trail, unpaved paths, road access, and Lake Erie views. Erie Runners Club has been around since 1976 and puts on the Presque Isle Half Marathon, ERC Turkey Trot, ERC Summer Spectacular, and a bunch of 5Ks. Behrend has nice trails and a couple miles of off-roadway running for easy Z2. Frontier Park gives west side runners about 1 mile around and a cross country feel. Erie Marathon at Presque Isle is the anchor event, and the course stays pretty flat.

Cycling: The 5 mile multi-purpose trail makes an easy loop before work. The Bayfront Bikeway gives riders about 9 miles of urban and lakeside path, and the Bayfront Promenade adds a one-mile bluff line. from April through August at Walnut Creek Middle School, with women only rides that are suited to all levels. behind Sox Harrison Stadium. Lake Erie Cyclefest is the main event, with climbs in the rolling hills and farmlands east and west of town, including Gospel Hill, Dutch Hill, Lyons Hill, and Six Mile Creek.

Season: Spring, Summer, and Fall give Erie the best training block, with enough variety for intervals, long runs, gravel, singletrack, and gran fondo miles. Summer stays workable because Lake Erie tempers the heat, and Erie averages 4 days per year with highs at or above 32°C. July brings Lake Erie Cyclefest, while Presque Isle keeps runners shaded, flat, and close to water. Winter changes the plan because Erie gets heavy lake-effect snow, with average annual snowfall reaching 190.5 cm and average seasonal snowfall reaching 233.7 cm. Locals shift to snowy runs, cautious rides, and indoor work when the roads turn rough.

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