Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs — 100 Mile 2026 Results & Winners

Results: 2026

2026 selected results as published by the linked source
Category	Name	Result
Men	Steven Larick	19:58:03
Women	Danica Williams	25:13:18

32 runners finished.

Clock times from the 2026 100-miler result set, checked after the 32-hour cutoff; the organizer's results page linked its 2025 results to the same RunSignup listing. Its records list Nick Kopp's 17:04:50 (2015) and Ashley (Moyer) Lister's 19:29:25 (2012) as the official course records.

Source: 2L Race Services on RunSignup — 2026 100-mile results. Checked October 11, 2026.

Event Overview

A 100.6-mile Pennsylvania trail race using three rugged Gerard Hiking Trail loops plus a final going-home loop, with a 32-hour cutoff.

Listed edition overview
Date	Oct 10-11, 2026
Location	Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA
Format	Fixed-Distance
Terrain	Trail
Region	North America
Distance / duration	100.6 mi
State / area	Pennsylvania (PA)
Course model	Loop
Elevation gain	17,785 ft
Cutoff	32 hours
Start	5:00 AM Saturday
Highlights	Oil Creek State Park, Gerard Hiking Trail

Course & Terrain

Three approximately 50K Gerard Hiking Trail loops followed by a shorter Boughton Trail going-home loop, all based in Titusville.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

Oil Creek State Park
Repeated technical trail loops with a distinct final loop

Primarily singletrack with roots, rocks, climbs, descents, and repeated passes through a demanding Pennsylvania trail system.

Why This Race Matters

Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs — 100 Mile is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Preparing for a Race Like Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs — 100 Mile

The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.

Planning Notes

Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Event FAQs

How long is the Oil Creek 100 course?

The official course description lists 100.6 miles.

What is the Oil Creek 100 cutoff?

The official schedule runs for 32 hours, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

Official October 10–11, 2026 race schedule — https://oc100trailruns.org/schedule/
Official Oil Creek 100 site — https://oc100trailruns.org/
Official race information — https://oc100trailruns.org/race-information/
Official results and records — https://oc100trailruns.org/race-results/
RunSignup 2026 100-mile results — https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116779#resultSetId-734256;perpage:100
Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.