Presque Isle Poker Pedal

Oct. 4, 2026


Greetings Poker Peddlers!

Thank you all for joining us for the Presque Isle Poker Pedal on Saturday, October 4! It was a beautiful day to ride, connect, and celebrate Presque Isle together. We’re so grateful for your participation and support of the Presque Isle Partnership.

We’re excited to share this year’s results and prize winners:

Poker Hand Winners

  • Best Overall Hand: Full House (Pair of 10s and Triple Kings) — #77, Lydia Maring
  • Weakest of the Best Hands: 7 High — #37, Mary Durlin

50/50 Winner

  • #129, Jeff Warner — $175

Door Prize Winners

  • #110, Susie Scott — Cali’s West Catering Gift Card
  • #99, Kate Rogers — Pair of Presque Isle Lighthouse Tour Passes
  • #41, Terry Ferrante — $25 Connie’s Ice Cream & Presque Isle Pizza Gift Card
  • #24, Janice Dean — Godfrey Run Basket

Prize Pickup Information

If you’re one of our winners, your prize can be claimed at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC), open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prizes will be located at the Main Desk in the first-floor lobby.

If you would like us to mail your prize, please reply to this email and we will be happy to do so.

Once again, thank you for making this year’s Poker Pedal such a fun and memorable event. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another great ride around Presque Isle!

-Presque Isle Partnership


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Fall colors, lake breezes, and a little friendly competition - October doesn’t get better than this! Join us for a scenic 13.5-mile ride around Presque Isle, where the cards you collect are just as important as the pedals you push.

Along the trail, you’ll stop at 5 iconic park locations, drawing cards to build your best poker hand.

Then roll back to Beach 1 Pavilion for prizes, music, and a picnic lunch at the park.

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Where: Presque Isle State Park – Erie Runner's Club Pavilion at Beach 1
Start Times: Pick your start time when you register! Groups of 25 riders will head out every 20 minutes beginning at 9:00 AM. All riders must be back by 1:30 PM.
Note: This is a rain-or-shine event—come prepared for October’s changing weather on the Peninsula!

Prizes:

  • Best Hand: $300
  • Plus 50/50 raffle & door prizes

$40 Registration Includes:

  1. Player’s card
  2. Event keepsake (limited to first 150 registrants)
  3. Picnic lunch with Erie classics
  4. Door prize entry
  5. The joy of knowing you’re helping enhance the park you love!
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Rules & Safety

  • All ages are welcome to ride!
  • Helmets are required for participants under 18 and strongly encouraged for all riders.
  • Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please ride safely, share the trail, and respect park guidelines.

Disclaimer

The Presque Isle Poker Pedal is a charitable fundraising event hosted by the Presque Isle Partnership. Registration fees support park enhancement projects. The “poker hand” element is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute gambling under Pennsylvania law. Prizes are awarded as part of the event experience.

Ride for fun. Ride for food. Ride for Presque Isle. Spots are limited - sign up today to save your place on the ride!

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