 RRCA's 100 mile 2012 National Ultra Championship race
2-8-2011
* 2012 race date has been set - October 13, 2012 ! See the schedule page for details. * Registration will open Saturday March 17th at noon eastern time at RunRace.net
11-11-2011
* 2012 race date will not be finalized until around February after the area Athletic Directors finalize the 2012 & 2013 football schedule * 2012's tentative race date - either Oct 13th or 20th weekend
* Order a beautiful buckle display holder specifically designed for OC100 - a great holiday present ! To order:
contact Mary Long at Engraved Imaging (Erie PA). Mary will put your name, date of the race, distance and finishing time on it. The plaque is $24.25 plus shipping. 6% sales tax if you live in PA. Mary can be reached at mlong@engravedimaging.com, or (814) 897-7807. They are located on 4835 Buffalo Road in Erie. Here is a sample of what it would look like, this is Brian Newcomer's 2011 100K plaque:
 10-15-2011
* Tom Sperduto's 100 mile race report - inspiring ! * Women's 100 mile course record holder Jill Perry's race report
* Matt Lindsey's tough-it-out 100 mile race report
* Christine Reynolds - 100K race report
* Sara Brunazzi - 100K race report
* Volunteer coordinator Katie Peterson's 100K race report
* Tiffany Hrach (pronounced "rock") - 50K race report
* Pat McHenry's first ultra - his 50K race report
* Christine Vassen's first ultra - her 50K race report
* Mick Quen's 50K race report
* Brian Newcomer's video while running past Benninghoff oil derricks (which are the inspiration for the logo and finisher's buckle)
* 2012's race date TBD - tentatively Oct 13th but it won't be until Jan. or Feb. 2012 before we can set the date (based on high school football schedule & the school's availability).
* Tom Sperduto's "final thoughts" about Oil Creek:
Oil Creek is not just a race. It’s become a family reunion in three short years. The volunteers aren’t just there to feed you they truly care about you. This race touches so many lives you don’t need to be a runner to experience the love this run creates. For me, it’s an example of everything that is right in the world. It’s not just about running. For me, running is way down the list. It’s about living in the moment. It’s about chasing dreams. It’s about loving your neighbors and caring for others and helping others be the best they can be.
10-2-2011
* Bib #'s have been assigned - see the "PDFs of Info" web page * Reminder for 100K & 100 mile participants - if you quit at AS # 4 after just 50K or 100K, do not stop by the finish line to get your finisher's buckle. You did not finish the race you signed up for - it is a DNF.
* Drop bag users - when you pass through AS # 2 for the last time, place your drop bag in the return zone so it can be transported back to race HQ in a timely manner.
9-21-2011
* See the 4 new informational videos on the home page and the race info page 9-17-2011
* We've outgrown the TMS cafeteria! No formal Friday pre-race meeting this year to minimize congestion in the cafeteria - come and go as you please this year. * Instead of the formal meeting this year, from 5 til 9 PM we will have packet pickup, enjoy the buffet style pasta dinner (participants free, crew/family can purchase tickets in the cafeteria), see if you've won a door prize (if available - remember the wild & tough 1860's oil boom era RULE OF CAPTURE applies to door prizes too), socialize at TMS or at a local pub or eatery.
* The usual Saturday morning pre-race instructions will be 10 or 15 minutes before the start of each race
8-18-2011
* Next supported group hike / training run will be on Saturday August 27th at 8 AM. See the TRAINING RUNS page for more details. * BEE ALERT - yellow jackets / hornets are abundant in the park this year. If you are allergic to bee stings please be careful and have our EpiPen with you.
* RIP Mark Shallenberger - thank you for helping coordinate the ham radio / emergency communications for the race the first two years. You will be greatly missed.
* The Over the Hill Gang will be putting a small foot bridge over the Gregg Run exposed culvert on 8/24
6-20-2011
* Next supported group hike / training run will be on July 2nd - see the TRAINING RUNS page for more details. Bring your hydration backpack and handheld bottles as it will probably be very hot. * The Friends of OCSP group and the Over the Hill Gang have been working hard to keep the trails clear - a huge THANK YOU to those two groups!
5-28-2011
* OC100 donates $ 750 to Friends of Oil Creek State Park for Gerard Hiking Trail maintenance and improvements * See Proceeds page for photo!
5-18-2011 * OC100 has been awarded the 2012 RRCA Ultra Championship race ! * Check out the 2010 music video 5-12-2011 * Two upcoming training runs on Saturday 5/21 at 9 AM (unsupported - bring your own water) and Saturday 5/28 Memorial Day weekend at 8 AM (supported). * See the training runs page for more details
4-13-2011 * For those of you paying by check or money order and if you lost your confirmation email, make your payment payable to "Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs" and please send it ASAP to RD: Tom Jennings 5524 W 52nd St Fairview, PA 16415 3-20-2011 * 50K sold out in 2.5 hours on 3/19 * 100K sold out in 28 hours on 3/20 * Online registration (only - no paper entry forms) still available for the 100 miler at RunRace.net - pay by check or money order within 30 days of registration, or use credit / debit card for immediate registration. 3-19-2011 * Online registration (only - no paper entry forms) opens TODAY at 10 AM Eastern / 9 AM Central at RunRace.net - pay by check or money order within 30 days of registration, or use credit / debit card for immediate registration. * Wild & tough 1860's oil boom era policies: - NO REFUNDS - CHECKS / MONEY ORDERS must be received within 30 DAYS or your entry will be CANCELED - NO TRANSFERS TO OTHER RUNNERS - NO CREDIT TOWARD NEXT YEAR'S RACE - NO CHANGING OF DISTANCES - NO CREDIT FOR COMPLETING A SHORTER DISTANCE - NO MAILING OF RACE BAGS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND - If you do not complete the distance you registered for it is a DNF - "Strike oil or move on !" 3-9-2011 * The beginning 3.1 miles of asphalt to start each race has been shortened to about 1.5 miles. All runners will now enter the Gerard Hiking Trail at the trailhead about 1/4 mile south of the Jersey Bridge canoe launch parking lot instead of continuing an extra 2 miles south to the Boughton Acid Works white alternate trail as in the first 2 years of the race. * This may mean a bit more trail congestion at the start of the race since you are entering primarily single track trail earlier in the race so plan your starting strategy accordingly. There are a FEW wider sections of trail where passing may be possible, us caution. * The eliminates a major race-morning course adjustment and allows the 50K participants to enjoy a section of trail that previously only the 100K and 100 milers traversed on their subsequent loop(s). 1-30-2011 * In the "PDFs of Info" page, see new Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett's welcome letter * Registration will again open in mid-March - via online entry as always. No paper entry forms - but you can pay by check or money order. 12-6-2010 * If you would like to order a buckle display holder for your Oil Creek finishers buckle (and it fits most of my other race buckles as well !), contact Mary Long at Engraved Imaging (Erie PA). Mary will put the date of the race, your distance and finishing time on it. The plaque is $23.97 plus $7.50 shipping (plus 6% sales tax if you are in PA). Mary can be reached at mlong@engravedimaging.com, or (814) 897-7807. They are located on 4835 Buffalo Road in Erie. Here is a sample of what it would look like, this is Tom Sperduto's 2009 100-mile "Last Wildcatter to Leave Pithole" award:  * I have a lot of the RaceReady long sleeve red coolmax race shirts still available. These shirts list for $24.95 on the RaceReady website but you can order your OC100 shirt for $20 plus $5 shipping. Just email me first at rd_oc100@yahoo.com to reserve your shirt size first. We have a lot of L and XL's available. These are unisex sizing so they run at least a half size small, so bump up to the next larger size. * I have a few sweatshirts left in both hoodies and crew styles. $20 for the crew, $25 for the hoodies. $5 for shipping. Email me to see if we have your size still available before sending a check. 11-5-2010 * Additional red long sleeve RaceReady ReadyTech CoolMax Alta race shirts are available for $20. Please reserve your size by emailing rd_oc100@yahoo.com and to receive the address to send your payment to. $5 shipping. Note: these have unisex sizing so you may want to bump up to the next larger size. * Next year's 100 mile race is RRCA's "2011 Eastern Regional Ultra Championship" race ! * Lost and found - email race director Tom Jennings at rd_oc100@yahoo.com if you lost something at the race. Email me what you lost and I'll let you know if it was found / returned. * 2011's registration should open mid-March. The 50K sold out in 2010 in about 9 days so be prepared to register early so you don't have to ask to be put on the waiting list. * Sweatshirts (maroon Gildan Heavy Blend) should be received by Nov 12th from RaceReady and will be shipped out to those that have pre-paid for them ($20 for the crew, $25 for the hoodies). $5 for shipping. Some extras were ordered, email rd_oc100@yahoo.com to reserve a sweatshirt and receive shipping address for check, payable to "Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs." RD's wife Rita models the crew sweatshirt below. Front: 
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