2006
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ERIE MARATHON - HALF MARATHON – 5K
Sponsored by Rentway
Sunday, September 10, 2006 – 7:30 AM
INDIVIDUAL MARATHON
Event: Each participant will run a full USATF certified marathon (26.2 miles) at Presque Isle State Park on Sun., Sept. 10, 2006 at 7:30 a.m.
The Course: The start/finish is in the Rotary Pavilion Area (approximately 3 miles from park entrance) and the loop course will be run primarily on Presque Isle State Park. This marathon is quite possibly the flattest course in the country. World records were recently set on this course in 2003 and 2005. 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. Course will close accordingly and those remaining on the course must surrender their Chip and move to the multi-purpose trail that runs parallel to the course. Early start is an option (see below). Champion chip timing by Runners High.
Early Start: Those who expect a marathon time of greater than 5 hours will be allowed to start at 6:30 am. These early starts will not be eligible for awards or an offical finishing time that would qualify them for other marathons such as Boston. You must pre-register to participate as a early starter.
Commemoratives: Entrants will receive a micro-fiber 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);
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 USATF certified half marathon (13.1 miles) - loop of Presque Isle State Park. Half marathon participants start with the marathon at 7:30 a.m. The racewalk division will be judged and running will result in disqualification.
The Course: The start/finish is in the Rotary Pavilion Area (approximately 3 miles from park entrance) and the loop course will be run primarily on Presque Isle State Park. This half marathon is quite possibly the flattest course in the country. Champion chip timing by Runners High.
Commemoratives: Entrants will receive a micro-fiber shirt.
Awards and Results:
1/2 Marathon Run: First, second and third places overall (M & F); First place masters division (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.
1/2 Marathon Racewalk: First five male and female finishers. No other awards in this division.
In addition, all half-marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal at the finish line.
5K FUN RUN/ WALK
The Event: A non-competitive 5K fun run/walk starts at 7:45 a.m. near the Rotary Pavilion. 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, strollers, 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. Specific parking instructions along with a detail map of the start/finish area will be provided in each participants packet.
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).
Past results: marathonguide.com has historical marathon results for the Erie Marathon. Of course, the ERC results are available as well. 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005
Host Hotels:
- The Avalon*** $69/night16 W 10th St (814)459-2220Erie, PA 16501 8 Miles from Start
- The El Patio* $54/night2930 W 8th St (814)838-9772Erie, PA 16505 4 Mile from Start
- The Bel Aire**** $79/night2800 West 8th St. (800)888-8781Erie, PA 16505 4 Miles from Start
- The Hampton Inn*** $79/night3041 W 12th St (814)835-4200Erie, PA 16505 5 Miles from Start
- Homewood Suites**** $109/night (1 pm check-out)2084 Interchange Rd (814)866-8292Erie, PA 16565 8.5 Miles from Start
- The Inn at Presque Isle** $45/night2939 W 6th St (814)838-1961Erie, PA 16505 4 Mile from Start
Our host hotels offer participants a late check-out time of 2 p.m. on race day unless otherwise noted above. Be sure to ask for the Marathon rate when making your room reservations.
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup, including ChampionChip pickup will be held at the Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. and from 6:00 a.m. until 7:15 a.m. the morning of the race. If at all possible, please pick up your packet on Saturday and get a good look at the course at the same time. There will be no race day registration – registration open Saturday until 7:00 pm.
Awards Ceremony/Post Race Party: The awards ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. for the half marathon and noon for the marathon. Food provided by Subway.
No duplication of awards except for the Erie County Award and Rich Martino Award.
Race Photographers: Photographers will be on hand to take pictures, which will be made available to runners at a future date.
Pasta Dinner: Saturday, September 9, 2006, 4-7 pm at the Rotary Pavilion Only $5.00 per person
Dinner includes two types of pasta with marinara, meat sauce, or garlic& oil, salad, bread, coffee, tea or bottled water and dessert. All prepared by Runner’s World recipe award winner Linda Huegel and her crew.
Tickets can be ordered at time of registration (please) or purchased at packet pickup.
Directions to packet pickup, pasta dinner, and the start/finish line: Upon entering Presque Isle State Park you will drive approximately 3 miles on the main drive to Fisher Road. At Fisher Road, turn left and proceed about one quarter mile to Lake Road. Turn left onto Lake Road and in a couple hundred yards you will see the Rotary Pavilion on yor left.
On race morning you will not be able to access Fisher Road. Road marshalls will direct you to one of many parking areas that are close to the start/finish area. Please no parking on the berms of the roadway.
