Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races

This unique trail race starts and finishes at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, PA utilizing the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park.

All proceeds from the event benefit Friends of Drake Well, Inc., the non-profit organization which partners with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in the administration of Drake Well Museum and Park.  https://www.drakewell.org/about-us/friends-of-drake-well

 

The 5 and 13 mile “Stacked” Trail Races offer runners an exciting twist in racing: the “Stack”. The race start times are staged or "stacked" 90 minutes apart with the 5 miler starting first. This allows the possibility of running one or both races consecutively! There will be finisher’s awards for each race distance. The twist is that there will be additional finishers awards for those runners who are able to complete both races for a quickest “stacked” finish time. However, you will need to bring your A game as there is a strict 90 minute cutoff for those 5 mile runners attempting both race distances.

 

Race Fees:

5 mile Race is $50 until March 15th.
Then the fee is $55 until April 12th.
Final fee is $65 until day of race. Must be age 13 by race day

13 mile Race is $60 until March 15th.
Then the fee is $65 until April 12th.
Final fee is $75 until day of race. Must be age 16 by race day

Stacked Race (5 + 13) is $105 until March 15th.
Then the fee is $110 until April 12th.
Final fee is $120 until day of race. Must be age 16 by race day

2 Mile Youth Race $10
Any age child may enter but must be no older than 12 years old by race day.  Parents may choose to run with their child or assist them. The two mile course will be heavily staffed with volunteers for safety.  If you need an adult to run with your child please contact the race director for a volunteer to help. Race shirts optional as an add-on purchase for $10. 

 

RACE T-SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION. As in previous years, the race shirt will feature a new, unique design on soft tri-blend shirts. (see 2026 race shirt pic below!)

 

 

Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration and Check-In:

If you are running the 5 miler or both races check in at 6:00-6:45 am May 16th, 2025 at the Drake Well Museum parking lot.

If you are running just the 13 miler check in is between 7:00-8:15 am on Saturday May 16th, 2025 at Drake Well Museum parking lot.

Youth 2 miler registration is at the train station from 8:30 until 9:30 am. 

Optional pre-race packet pickup on Friday May 15th from 5:00-8:00 at the Titusville Ironworks Taphouse, 315 S. Franklin St, Titusville, PA. This pickup will include your race bib and T-shirt.  You will not have to check in again on race morning.

 

Start Times:
5 mile race starts at 7:00 am
13 mile race starts at 8:30 am

Youth 2 mile race starts at 9:30 am

All races finished by 1:30 pm and the course closes. 

 

Awards:

- All racers will receive a Bottler Opener with custom logo!  (Bottle Opener pic below)

- Participants who choose to enter and complete both races within the cutoff limits will receive an additional unique finisher's award (race logo embroidered hat)

- The top overall finishers (one male and one female) for the 5 mile and 13 mile races will each receive additional unique awards.

- The top male and female winners of the stacked race will receive a "stack" of cash - $50 each.

- For 2026, if a runner breaks an official standing course record for an individual race they will receive a personalized Record Breaker award. 

- Prizes for top Masters finisher (50+, M&F) in each race.

 

**Post race refreshments and food will be provided to all participants.

**5 Hour Time Limit for each individual race**

**Register by Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 to guarantee your shirt**

NO REFUNDS! Proceeds benefit Friends of Drake Well Non-profit.

 

VETERANS and ACTIVE DUTY get a $10 discount for this event

TEENAGERS get a youth discount of $20 for each race entry

 

Contacts:

Jacob Kosker: rdkosker@gmail.com
Emily Weaver: c-emilywea@pa.gov

Email us for the Youth & Military discount coupon codes.

 

 

Course Information:

https://www.drakewell.org/assets/documents/OC513-Race-Map.pdf

Course Map with Aid Stations

The 5-mile race starts at the Jersey Bridge (Museum side) where runners will cross the bridge and then proceed onto the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park. The course follows the trail, eventually turning off toward Boughton Bridge and following that trail until reconnecting with the Gerard Trail along the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad tracks. The course then follows Museum Lane to the finish line in the main parking area of Drake Well Museum and Park.

The 13-mile race begins in the main parking area of Drake Well Museum, continuing through the grounds of the Museum's park then traveling up the dike alongside Oil Creek where it meets the Jersey Bridge. From there it follows the same course as the 5-mile, but instead of turning off at Boughton, the 13-mile course continues along the Gerard Hiking Trail until Miller Farm where it crosses the Oil Creek State Park recreational trail and goes across Miller Farm Bridge. The course continues along a small trail until it reconnects with the Gerard Trail, following that trail back up to Drake Well, eventually running alongside the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad tracks. Similar to the 5-mile, the course then follows Museum Lane back to the finish line in the main parking area of the museum.

The 2-mile youth race begins at the Drake Well Train Station continuing along a dirt road and returning through the museum grounds along a mostly flat grass and dirt path back to the finish line.