The Stone Challenge is a test of strength and endurance in which you'll come to the mountain with a stone of your choice. Starting at the top of Point Peter, overlooking Port Jervis, you'll run down the mountain to retrieve your stone. Once acquired, you'll begin the difficult journey back to the top.

The Stone Challenge isn’t meant to be easy. It’s meant to be conquered. 

THE CHALLENGE is 2.4 miles starting at the top of Point Peter. At the start, you'll have a 1.2 mile run down the mountain to your stone, then a 1.2 mile march back up the mountain while carrying your stone with nothing but your bare hands and the determination to be victorious.

Want a tougher challenge?  Then THE PROVOCATION is for you. This race is 4.5+ miles through tougher trails, designed to test your true determination and grit.

NOW EVEN MORE CHANCES FOR GLORY!!!

We have additional tests of strength and endurance with our three strongman style events.

THROW (It's exactly what you would think it would be.) , HOLD ( yup, same thing.) and finally

 LIFT ( go ahead and guess what that entails).

Event is RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE at Elks-Brox Memorial Park:

ELKS-BROXS MEMORIAL PARK

PORT JERVIS, NY 12771

GRAB YOUR SPOT EARLY TO SAVE!!!

Register by August 15th to save 20%

After that registration is $40 for teens and adults and $25 for kids 12 & under.  

Event proceeds benefit the Outdoor Club of PJ

Check-in will take place at the campground (aka PJ Stone Challenge Base Camp)  

Check-in is between 7:00am to 8:30am

Check-in closes PROMPTLY at 8:30am. DON'T BE LATE!

If you show up after 8:30am, you have to carry your rock down the hill too!

Parking: there will be folks there to direct you to park  

-Arrive, park your car, check-in at the village

-At check-in, you'll have your rock weighed, receive your race bib and timing chip

At the village, we'll have music, water, snacks, hot cocoa and a warm fire to keep you toasty

And don't forget, we have more challenges and ways to test your strength for prizes!

Race Info & Rules:

-Don't forget to DECORATE YOUR STONE! You'll have to pick your stone out of a line-up of 100+ others. You surely want to have it stand out so it's easy to find!

-Junior Racers (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult during the race. The adult does not need to carry their own stone and CANNOT carry the racer's stone.

-All racers MUST carry a stone.

-Stones must be carried using your body only! (No straps, cables, bags, nets, etc.) That's why it’s a challenge! 

-Minimum stone weight is 5 lbs.

-Naturally formed stones only

-Race starts at 9am   

-When all have finished, we celebrate! Closing ceremonies will be at approximately 11:00am  

-Three medals will be awarded for each race (The Challenge & The Provocation) in each category (Juniors, Women, Men) And now we have more age brackets so even more medals!!!

~ Fastest finish

~ Heaviest stone (racer must finish)

~ Overall: Combination Heaviest Stone with Fastest Run

 ATTENTION

By registering for the PJ Stone Challenge, you are agreeing to comply with race rules and instructions and agree that you are participating at your own risk, releasing the PJ Stone Challenge, The City of Port Jervis, The Outdoor Club of Port Jervis, event sponsors, volunteers and all other participants and partners from any and all liability, including potential exposure to COVID-19.