Backroads of Appalachia is proud to announce a partnership with the Special Operations Adventure Foundation (SOAF) as an official benefactor of the Appalachian 1000. SOAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of U.S. Special Operations Forces veterans by providing outdoor adventure experiences that promote healing, resilience, and community. Their mission closely aligns…
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48 Hours of Kentucky Presented by Terra Trophy
48 hours of kentucky Round 2 of the 2026 Terra Trophy season heads to the hills of beautiful Kentucky. This round features a full 48 hour rally across the most iconic areas of the state. The Kentucky 48 hour will start and finish at the Appalachian Overland Triangle (AOT) property. From here teams will…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Wailin Wayne Weekend
Join us for the inaugural Wailin Wayne Weekend 24 Hour Endurance Rally. This event is for motorcycles only. To learn more about the rules and requirements CLICK HERE To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/iLZPLhnnJjZcRwPP9 YOU WILL NEED TO PAY/DONATE THROUGH WAILIN WAYNE WEEKEND PAGE. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THAT IS LIVE. …
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight III
Join us for the 3rd 24 Hour Endurance Rally to visit beautiful Hinton, WV To learn more about the rules and requirements CLICK HERE To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/gpcf5cVAZRSzjS2h8 This rally will benefit the Hinton Area Foundation and Backroads of Appalachia
24 Hours of Appalachia: Chemical Valley Scramble
Get ready for a grueling rally to test your endurance as well as navigational skills. Non stop rally, 500+ miles, 24 hours to finish! Spectator spots will be identified, bring the family for a whole weekend of fun. More than just a rally, this will be an event with plenty to do and fun for…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Buckeye Blitz II
Join us for the second 24 Hour Endurance Rally in Southern Ohio! All new routes and terrain! To learn more about the rules and requirements, please CLICK HERE To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/e144uDoMxW6RBiK96
24 Hours of Appalachia: Run for the Hills II
Join us for the 3rd Point to Point 24 Hour endurance rally beginning in Seneca Rocks, WV and ending at the Mothman Statue in Point Pleasant, WV. This rally will feature an all new cross state route with new challenges and exciting terrain traversing over 400+ miles. To learn about the requirements, please CLICK HERE…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Haunted Hollers Part II
Booneville, KY – October 24-26, 2025 Backroads of Appalachia, in collaboration with The Kentucky Gambler 500, is thrilled to announce the upcoming off-road and overland endurance challenge – “24 Hours of Appalachia: Haunted Hollers.” Scheduled to take place from October 24-26, 2025 this unique event aims to push the limits of adventure while raising…
Backroads of Appalachia announces the inaugural Appalachian 1000 Overland Rally!
The thing with life is that you sometimes ask yourself what if, how could I, or I wonder… We’ve asked ourselves this too before. What would it be like? Is it possible? We’ve been asked before, sometimes jokingly, sometimes seriously. Well. Here it is. What we’ve all been poking fun at each other for, for…
Appalachian 1000: Dueling Banjos
The Appalachian 1000 Overland Endurance Rally, hosted by Backroads of Appalachia and the Appalachian Overland Triangle, is an exciting event scheduled for July 9-12, 2026. It features various categories for entry, including SUVs, trucks, street-legal side-by-sides, and motorcycles of different engine sizes, among other fun classes. The rally’s mission is to raise funds for…