https://www.bikereg.com/arma-fest-poker-runFamily-Friendly Bicycle Poker Run
5, 6, or 7 Card Options • Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 a.m.
Family Friendly Event: All ages welcome with three distance options available.
Helmets: All participants regardless of age must wear a helmet.
Event Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: September 12, 2026, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Town Square, Seneca St., Oil City, PA. Any available shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Start time: 9 a.m. at Town Square, Seneca St. 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 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 Town Square, Seneca St., Oil City, PA. Prize announcements will take place at noon, lunch with the Elks.
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: Aventon Level 3 Step-Through 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.
Register online at https://www.bikereg.com/arma-fest-poker-run or download registration form at https://oilcitymainstreet.org/signature-events/allegheny-river-music-arts-festival.
Event Venue
100 Seneca St., Town Square, Oil City PA 16301, 100 Seneca St, Oil City, PA 16301-1315, United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
