Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs
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Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs
The Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs take place in the historic Oil Creek Valley, the site of the world's first commercial oil well. The event is hosted at Titusville Middle School in Pennsylvania, which serves as the start and finish area. The majority of the course utilizes the Gerard Hiking Trail within Oil Creek State Park. The landscape features deep hollows, steep hillsides, and wetlands, and participants passing through the scenic overlook at Benninghoff Farm can observe the local autumn foliage.
The event offers four concurrent trail races with varying distances and elevation profiles:
- 100 miles with 17,627 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit.
- 100K with 11,026 feet of elevation gain and a 31-hour time limit.
- 50K with 5,459 feet of elevation gain and a 17-hour limit.
- 25K with 4,285 feet of elevation gain and a 7-hour limit.
The course includes technical sections such as the Gerard Hiking Trail and passes near historic landmarks like the Drake Well Museum and Jersey Bridge. For the longer distances, finishers receive specific awards including bronze buckles for the 50K, silver buckles for the 100K, and distinct buckles for the 100 mile distance, with a special version for those completing the course in under 22 hours. During the night, parts of the course feature illuminated derricks to highlight the region's petroleum history. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
