The Stockville
“Wilderness areas are first of all a series of sanctuaries for the primitive arts of wilderness travel… I suppose some will wish to debate whether it is important to keep these primitive arts alive. I shall not debate it. Either you know it in your bones, or you are very, very old.”
~Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac
~Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac
The 2021 Stockville is in the books! Thank you to everyone who came out to explore with us. Stay tuned for details about the next edition in mid-October 2022!
AboutThe best part of adventuring is the stories. That time you were packrafting down a remote river and spotted a deer chasing a Canadian lynx up the bank…That sunrise over the Catskills, when the red and yellow leaves sparkled with frost…Those trail angels you encountered, when everyone on the team had run out of food, and you were still miles from the TA…That night you and your teammates came together to overcome insurmountable odds and made it to the finish line, with seconds to spare…This race is for the stories. The Stockville is a two-day foot and navigation event, inspired by the mountain marathons of Europe and the UK. Each morning, racers will receive maps of a linear, point-to-point course that will take them through the wilds of central Pennsylvania. The final checkpoint on Day 1 – and the start location for Day 2 – will be at midcamp, a community campout where we’ll come together over roasted marshmallows to share in the wonder of our collective adventures. There will be mandatory route each day that all racers must complete to officially finish the event, and there will be additional optional checkpoints along the way for the faster, more experienced teams. The mandatory route will allow teams to remain largely on trails, whereas the optional checkpoints will include more advanced, rugged, off-trail navigation. Racers will be required to carry all food and gear for the duration of the event. We will transport tents and cooking supplies to midcamp. Area LodgingCAMPING: World's End State Park; there are other campgrounds in the area, but this campground is part of the park hosting the start/finish. So, we recommend this site! AIRBNB: Use "Forksville, PA" as your starting location. There are many options in the area! OTHER LODGING: There are various inns and traditional B&Bs in the area around Forksville. If traveling north to Forksville,, Williamsport and along the I-180 corridor is your best bet for traditional chain hotels and motels. USARA members are eligible for a discount at Choice Hotels. There are fewer choices if you are coming from the north; we suggest the hotels and motels in Towanda. |
2021 DetailsDATE: October 2/3, 2021 LOCATION: Registration and the start/finish is at the Day-Use Area in Worlds End State Park, Forksville, PA DIVISIONS: Single- and mixed-gender teams of 2-4 racers PRICE: $110 through August 31, $130 thereafter.* GEAR LIST: Available here. DISTANCES: Day 1: 15-23 miles on Day 1 (minimum-full course) and 13-18 miles on Day 2 (minimum-full course). This includes a combination of trails, dirt roads, and off-trail bushwhacking. Distance estimates are approximate; actual routes may vary considerably pending on navigation choices (and mistakes). * Pricing for 2021 includes live event tracking. Racer Update #1 Schedule*SATURDAY: 6:30AM - Registration and map distribution** 8:00AM - Race starts 10:00PM - Cutoff to reach Stockville/mid-camp SUNDAY: 5:30AM - Maps distributed for Day 2 6:00AM - Race restarts 4:00PM - Finish line closes *Schedule is preliminary and subject to change **Details about race maps included in the gear list |
Supplies
There are small, sporadic gas stations and markets on the way to Worlds End State Park, including the Sunoco Gas Station in Forksville. For a quick dinner on Friday, check out Big Mike's Steaks and Hoagies, open until 7pm. Beyond that, we recommend stocking up on food and gas before you head into the hills as there are no major supermarkets near the race site, and restaurants are limited and erratic in their operating hours.
There is a Walmart in Williamsport if you are looking for last minute gear purchases.
There is a Walmart in Williamsport if you are looking for last minute gear purchases.
