Stumpy’s Revenge
A TrailDawgs Challenge
Combining the St. Roch’s and Stumpy Marathon Races
Stumpy’s Revenge is a unique trail running events which is both challenging and rewarding. This event is RD Krazy Kenny's combination of two historic TrailDawg races, St. Rochs Run and Stumpy’s Marathon, keeping the long traditions of both races into one new race. This trail event is not a race, rather a crazy tour of Fair Hill that features several off trails scrambles, fallen trees to climb over, and opportunities to cool off with creek crossings.
Date: Saturday July 27, 2024
When: Race Starts: 7:00 am
Where: Fair Hill NRMA Lot #5, South Appleton Lot, 2000 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
All runners will need to cross the river several times. All electronics need to be waterproof or not stored in a waterproof bag. One of the crossing will be very deep at one point and will require a brief swim to cross the river
Race Options
- St. Roch’s 5 ish Mile Run
- 5 – 5.5 miles, 3 river crossing, 1 off trail
- St. Roch’s 9 ish Mile Run
- 9.3 - 9.7 miles, 3 river crossing, 1 off trail
- Half Stumpys
- 12.5 – 13.5 miles, 3 river crossing, 2 off trail
- Stumpys Marathon
- 2 loops of the Half Stumpy’s course
- 25 – 27 miles, 3 river crossing, 1 off trail
Cost:
- FREE!! Thanks to generous support of the Trail Dawgs!
- Please bring a snack, drink, or a picnic Item to share with the aid station or post-race picnic.
- Donations to help off-set the cost of this race is greatly appreciated. There will be donation jar at the registration table during the race.
Registration:
- Please click on the button below and complete the form to register for the race.
- Stumpy’s Marathon can only have 100 runners due to lack of parking and Fair Hill guidelines. In year’s past, we didn’t exceed 100 runners. However, We may need to close registration if an excess of people sign up.
Course Map (same for 2024!):
Stumpy’s Story:
Stumpy, AKA Stewart Dotts, is a veteran Trail Dawg who has studied the great Trail Dawg doctrine for many years. So, it was no surprise that when he started his own race, Stumpy’s Marathon, in 2005 that it was full of challenges and pain. The first year it was held several people were injured, lost, or otherwise left for dead. Technically one runner is still lost, but most assume he died somewhere in the White Clay Preserve. Stumpy was delighted at the outcome and was determined to have even more injuries and pain in the future races.
However, over the years, it became more difficult to cause the same amount of suffering. It turns out that the White Clay rangers have a “policy” against releasing hungry mountain lions in the park and frown upon setting up bear traps on their trails. Stumpy was devastated. During one race, a runner finished and said “Nice race. I enjoyed it,” infuriating Stumpy so much he picked up a rock and threw it at the runner’s head. When the runner woke several hours later Stumpy said he could keep the rock and hence the Stumpy’s finishers award was born. In bitter disappointment, Stumpy ended up canceling the race after the 2018 race failed to injury a single runner.
On a stormy night in 2020, Stumpy was walking the trails when he noticed a bright light shining in some bushes. When he approached, an angel appeared and said “Fear not Stumpy. I am Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs and injuries. You need to join forces with the great Wayne Heffelfinger in his quest to make his race harder. A combined race will certainly be hard and even deadly.” Wayne had been visited by the same angel several years back and created a race called St. Roch’s challenge which runs in July out of Fair hill.
Wayne and Stumpy joined forces to make the hardest trail race ever (or at least the hardest in Fair Hill). They combined a tough course with plenty of confusing trail markings to ensure every runner will swear at some time during the race. Sadly though, Wayne was never seen again after scoping out some of the trails for the race. The Trail Dawgs (also known as the Deep State) covered it up by saying he moved to Indiana, but everyone knows the course was too tough for even the great Wayne! So Stumpy will have his revenge this July. Come and test your skills!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there bathrooms?
Are there bathrooms?
- There one Port-a-Potty at the start-finish. However, there are plenty of trees that need watering on the course as well.
Where do I park?
- When you arrive at South Appleton Lot (2000 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921), please follow the parking attendants.
Are there prizes or race swag?
- Yes, all runners will receive authentic Big Elk Creek river water if they ring out their shirt after the race.
- Any cuts, scrapes, twisted ankles, and severed limbs received are free of charge!
- All runners who complete the full Stumpy’s Marathon (2 full loops) will receive a coveted Stumpy’s Stone.
Who will be the Grand Marshal this year?
- The great Stumpy will be the Grand Marshal this and kick off this event as well as the search party for Wayne Heffelfinger
Is there any support if I am lost or hurt during the race?
- No. You will most likely be left for dead. Local fair hill hikers may find you in a few days, but it’s not a given.
Is this a Boston Marathon Qualifier race?
- Probably not. However, B.A.A. did agree that anyone who runs this race would most likely qualify as disabled athlete in the mentally challenged division.
