Rootstock Racing

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 

About

The 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.

2023 DETAILS

DATE: November 4/5, 2023
LOCATION: This race will start at the Falling Waters Campground in Shunk, PA
DIVISIONS: Solos, Single-gender and mixed-gender teams of 2-4 racers
PRICE: $140 through July 31, $165 thereafter*
​DISTANCES: These are typical distances for Stockville. Every year is a bit different, but the total mileage will likely only vary by a few miles.
  • Day 1: Minimum Distance=15+/- miles; Full Course=30 miles+/- (14 hours)
  • Day 2: Minimum Distance= 10-12 miles; Full Course=20 miles+/- (10 hours)
ENTRY INCLUDES:
  • Custom swag
  • Live tracking
  • Comprehensive safety team
  • Midcamp snacks
  • Post-race pizza
  • Camping at midcamp
  • On-course logistics and support
  • Overnight parking

Leave No Trace Ethos

We work hard to collaborate with local land managers and owners to respect and preserve our amazing outdoor resources. We abide by  Leave No Trace's 7 Principles  and also follow USARA's LNT guidelines in our course design and permitting. We ask all of you who join us on this amazing journey to review LNT's guiding principles and review USARA's statement concerning the Leave No Trace ethos. Thank you for working with us as we strive for responsible use and stewardship of the outdoors!

Schedule*

​​SATURDAY:
6:00AM - Registration and map distribution
8:00AM - Race starts
10:00PM - Cutoff to reach Stockville/mid-camp

SUNDAY: 
5:00AM - Maps distributed for Day 2
6:00AM - Racers may depart midcamp
4:00PM - Finish line closes

​*Schedule is preliminary and subject to change

Race Maps

For the Stockville, each participant receives their own set of maps (unless a team notifies us that they don't want multiple sets ahead of time). Maps are printed on water-resistant paper and they may be printed on 8.5x11 or 11x17 paper pending on the course design. Maps are pre-plotted and also tend to include the checkpoint clues. While we strive to use standard 1:24000 scale, we sometimes print at 1:30,000 if it allows us to print the entire course on one sheet. 




Please follow the mandatory gear list closely. We may conduct spot gear checks on the course, and racers who do not have mandatory gear will be penalized for each gear infraction

Use the below link to start searching for general lodging options. The race starts, at Falling Waters Campground, which is a great place to camp before or after the race. There are many more lodging options south of the race around Williamsport.   ​

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 
Sign up today!

About

The 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 Lodging

For camping, we recommend booking a site at Falling Waters Campground. When you make your reservation, make sure to tell them you're with the race.

The biggest nearby town is Williamsport, PA, roughly an hour south/southwest. There, you will find plenty of restaurants and hotel options.

2023 Details

DATE: November 4/5, 2023

LOCATION: This race will start at the Falling Waters Campground in Shunk, PA

DIVISIONS: Solos, Single-gender and mixed-gender teams of 2-4 racers

PRICE: $140 through July 31, $165 thereafter*

​GEAR LIST: Available here

​DISTANCES: Coming soon.

ENTRY INCLUDES:
  • Custom swag
  • Live tracking
  • Comprehensive safety team
  • Midcamp snacks
  • Post-race pizza
  • Camping at midcamp
  • On-course logistics and support
  • Overnight parking

2023 RACER UPDATES: available here.

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