Registration button is below.......But before you say "I do!" please read our event details:

What is the Stone Challenge?

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 you're looking for THE PROVOCATION . This race is 4.5 miles through tougher trails, designed to test your true determination and grit.

Parking/Registration/Sign-In/and all that jazz:

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

GRAB YOUR SPOT EARLY TO SAVE!!! Register by August 15th to save 25%!

And don't worry, you can still save a bit if you register before October 1. October 1 and after, 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 Village) 7:00am - 8:30am. Sign-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, sign-in at the village, have your rock weighed and 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

NOW EVEN MORE CHANCES FOR GLORY! Additional tests of endurance and strength will take place at the village!!! Medals will be awarded for these challenges too!!!

During closing ceremonies, The Shop Tattoo and other sponsors will have gift certificates and other goodies that all racers will be entered to win

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.

Race starts at 9am

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

Medals will be awarded for each race (The Challenge & The Provocation) in each category (Kids, Women, Men) for Fastest finish, Heaviest stone (racer must finish), Overall: Heaviest AND fastest combination - all in various age brackets.

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.