The Stockville
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The Stockville
The Stockville is a two-day foot and navigation event inspired by the mountain marathons of Europe and the UK. Each morning racers receive maps for a linear, point-to-point course through the wilds of central Pennsylvania. The final checkpoint on Day 1 becomes the start location for Day 2 at midcamp, a community campout where participants share a communal evening around roasted marshmallows.
Each day has a mandatory route that all racers must complete to officially finish. Optional checkpoints offer extra distance and require more advanced, off-trail navigation; the mandatory route is designed to keep teams largely on trails. Racers must carry all food and personal gear for the event; organizers transport tents and cooking supplies to midcamp.
Typical event details for 2026 include a late-November date in Slate Run, PA and divisions for solos and teams of two to four racers in single-gender or mixed-gender formats. Entry fees vary by registration date. Entry benefits listed include custom swag, live tracking, a comprehensive safety team, midcamp snacks, a post-race meal, camping at midcamp, on-course logistics and overnight parking.
Maps are printed on water-resistant paper and are pre-plotted; sizes may be 8.5x11 or 11x17 and scales are typically 1:24,000 or occasionally 1:30,000. The event is sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association; participants must hold a USARA membership or purchase a single-event license. A mandatory gear list is enforced, with possible spot gear checks and penalties for infractions. The event follows Leave No Trace and USARA LNT guidelines in course design and permitting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
