Tag: Oil Creek Trail Runs

Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022)

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P.C.: David Schmude I never imagined not finishing this race I didn't "strike oil" this year. Many things went right. Hydration and nutrition were spot on, which was a huge goal going into this. No blisters or chaffing, thanks to Squirrels Nut Butter and Injinji socks. The weather was one of the better years. I … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022) →

Oil Creek 100 mi Race Report (10/6-7/2018)

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Location Titusville, PAOil Creek State Park. Weather 65° F - 76° F sunny and humid in the morning and early afternoon. Thunderstorms and downpours the rest of the race. Course 100.60 miles total. 87.10 miles trail. 1.50 mile bike path connecting the Titusville Middle School and Gerard Hiking Trail trailhead.Three, 26-ish mile loops on the … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 mi Race Report (10/6-7/2018) →