ARMA Fest Poker Run
The ARMA Fest Poker Run is a cycling, running, and trail running event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 111 Seneca St in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
- Date:
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location:
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111 Seneca St
Oil City, Pennsylvania
16301
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- oilcitymainstreet.org Register at bikereg.com
- Tags:
- Cycling Run Trail
Family Friendly Event: All ages all welcome with three distance options available.
Helmets: All participants regardless of age must wear a helmet.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: September 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Any available shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Start time: 9 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street Oil City, PA. Based on the number of participants, the event director reserves the right to release participants in 5-minute waves.
5-, 6-, or 7-Card Draw Options: All participants will receive 5 cards by stopping at dealer tables along the route. However, they can increase their chances by picking up a 6th and 7th card by cycling additional mileage. Only the best 5-card hand will be used to determine the winner. The 5-card out-and-back course is approximately 9 miles; the 6-card course is approximately 12.5 miles; and the 7-card course is approximately 16 miles.
Course: Town Square to McClintock Well to Haggerty’s Ice Cream to Oil City Marina to Suzette Nellis Memorial (5-card turn) to picnic area (6-card turn) to River Ridge (7-card turn), back to the Town Square for the final card. The course utilizes the McClintock, Oil City, and Samuel Justus bike trails, which are part of the Erie to Pittsburgh trail system.
Picnic/Prize Announcement: A post-event picnic will be held at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Prize announcement will take place at noon.
Entry Fee: $25. Any proceeds benefit the downtown revitalization efforts of the Oil City Main Street Program.
T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline: August 12. Extra shirts will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Grand Prize: E-bike donated by Friedhaber’s. Awarded to the participant with the best 5-card poker hand. In the event of a tie, participants will split the deck. Best card will win.