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INDIVIDUAL MARATHON
Event: Each participant will run a full USATF certified marathon (26.2 miles) at Presque Isle State Park on Sun., Sept. 14, 2003 at 7:00 a.m.Cert. # - PA 02014 WB.
The Course:
The start/finish is at Beach One (Old Lake Road) and the course will consist of two complete loops of Presque Isle State Park. This marathon is quite possibly the flattest course in the country with no major elevation changes at all. It is certainly a Boston qualifier and has a course record prime to be broken: Male - Terrence L. Stanley 2:19:27 (1978); Female - Marjorie Tennyson Podgajny 2:55:15 (1981). Please note that all participants must maintain a 12 minute mile pace. Champion chip timing by Runners High.Commemoratives:
Entrants will receive a long-sleeve multicolor T-shirt. In addition, all marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal at the finish line, and will be mailed a finishers certificate suitable for framing.Awards and Results:
First, second and third places overall (M & F); First place masters division (M & F); Top Wheelchair (M & F); Individual awards (M & F) in the following age groups:19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over- The Rich Martino Memorial Award will be given to the first place male and female first time marathoner.
- A special award will also be presented to the first Erie County male and female finisher.
HALF- MARATHON – Run or RaceWalk
The Event: Each participant will run or racewalk a half marathon (13.1 miles) - one loop of Presque Isle State Park. Half marathon participants start with the marathon at 7:00 a.m. The racewalk division will be judged and running will result in disqualification.Certification # - PA02012 WB
Commemoratives:
Entrants will receive a long-sleeve multicolor T-shirt.Awards and Results:
1/2 Marathon Run:
First place overall (M & F); First place masters division (M & F); Individual awards (M & F) in the following age groups: 19 and under;20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.
1/2 Marathon Racewalk:
First five male and female finishers. No other awards in this division.5K FUN RUN/ WALK
The Event:
A non-competitive 5K fun run/walk starts at 7:15 a.m. at Beach #1. Course will be contained to Old Lake Road which will be closed to all vehicular traffic. No awards will be given for this event, but an official clock will be in operation and results will be available. All entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt.FYI
For Your Safety:
The race committee reserves the right to reject any entry. No bicycles, roller or in-line skates, or vehicles of any kind are permitted on the course. All water stops, support facilities, and other personnel will be instructed to close their station at a time corresponding to a 12- minute-per-mile pace.Runner Services:
Stations serving water and sport drink will be placed along the course at approximately one mile increments. Race Day Parking: Adequate free parking will be available at Presque Isle State Park, but please be sure to follow parking regulations and be aware Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed by park police.Weather:
The average temperature for September is 61 degrees with an average high of 70 and an average low of 53. (Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).Host Hotels:
| The El Patio | The Avalon |
| 1 mile from race start | 5 miles from race start |
| 2950 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 | 16 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501 |
| Phone 814-838-9772. Room rate - $49 plus tax. | Phone 814-459-2220. Room rate - $64 plus tax. |
Other sponsoring hotels
These Hotels offer special rates for our runners and a 3:00 checkout.
The Inn at Presque Isle
2930 W. 6th StreetErie PA 16505
Phone (814)838-1961
Room rate - $45 plus tax
The Hampton Inn
3041 West 12th (1.5 miles from race course)Phone (814)835-4200.
$69/night
The Clarion
2800 W 8th StPhone (814)833-1116
$75/night
These hotels offer participants a late check-out time of 2 p.m. on race day. Be sure to ask for the Marathon rate when making your room reservations.
Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup and late registration will be held at the El Patio (Host Hotel - 2950 W. 8th St.) on Friday from 5-8 p.m., Saturday from noon until 6 p.m., and at Presque Isle from 5:30 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. the morning of the race. If at all possible, please pick up your packet Friday or Saturday.Awards Ceremony:
The awards ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. for the half marathon and noon for the marathon.No duplication of awards except for the Erie County Award and Rich Martino Award.
Door Prizes
All marathon finishers attending the post-race party are eligible for door prizes. It appears that everyone will get something.
- Movies for 1-year from Cinemark ($350.00 value)
- Polar hear Monitor from Polar ($110.00 value)
- (2) pairs Brooks running shoes
- (2) pairs Saucony shoes
- (10)pairs of Thorlo socks
- (6) Aqua jogger training belts $50.00 value each
- (4) bottles of erie county wine
- (6) Road runner sports $25.00 gift certificates
- (1) month family pass to Pennbriar Athletic Club
- (2) Butch Harmon golf school passes
- (4) Erie Otters hockey Tickets
- (2) Waterproof Seat Shields
- (13) Fuel Belts
- (24) Fuel Belt Gel Flask Holders
- (14) Road ID $15.00 gift certificates
- (2) Seat Shields
- (2) Nip Gaurd 10-packs
- (3) The Stick
- (2) Pair Mizuno running shoes
