The Stockville
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The Stockville
The Stockville is a two-day foot and navigation event held in Slate Run, Pennsylvania. It is inspired by the mountain marathons of Europe and the UK and uses linear, point to point course design. Each morning racers receive maps for that day’s course; Day 1 finishes at a midcamp that also serves as Day 2 start. Midcamp is a community campout where participants share meals and experiences.
The event includes a mandatory route each day that all teams must complete and optional checkpoints for teams seeking more advanced, off-trail navigation. The mandatory route generally stays on trails; optional checkpoints involve more rugged, off-trail travel. Racers must carry all food and personal gear for the event; organizers transport tents and cooking supplies to midcamp.
Typical distances are:
- Day 1: minimum about 15 miles; full course about 30 miles
- Day 2: minimum about 10 to 12 miles; full course about 20 miles
Divisions are solos, single-gender teams, and mixed-gender teams of two to four racers. Entry includes custom swag, live tracking, a comprehensive safety team, midcamp snacks, a post-race meal, camping at midcamp, on-course support, and overnight parking. The event is sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association and each participant must hold a USARA membership or purchase a single-event license. Maps are pre-plotted on water resistant paper and may include checkpoint clues. Mandatory gear is strictly enforced with possible spot checks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
