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Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs — 100 Mile

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.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 10-11, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainTrail
RegionNorth America
Distance100.6 mi
State / areaPennsylvania (PA)
Course modelLoop
Elevation gain17,785 ft
Cutoff32 hours
HighlightsOil 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.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteA repeated-loop structure can simplify headquarters access, but runners still need the current schedule, aid, drop-bag, crew, pacer, and final-loop rules.

Why This Race Matters

Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs — 100 Mile is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. 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.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • 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.
  • The listed distance is 100.6 miles
  • The final shorter loop begins after three full rugged loops

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.

  1. Official Oil Creek 100 site — https://www.oilcreek100.org/
  2. Official race information — https://www.oilcreek100.org/home/race-info
  3. Official results and records — https://www.oilcreek100.org/home/results-records
  4. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.