Based at The Railyard Event and Conference Center in Elkins, West Virginia, this event is designed for beginners, first-time rally participants, and experienced adventurers looking for a more relaxed and approachable course. Expect a scenic route through the mountains of West Virginia without the extreme terrain or vehicle requirements found at our most challenging events.…
overland rally
How to Prepare for 24 Hours of Appalachia: The Official Participant Guide A 24 Hours of Appalachia event is unlike a traditional off-road ride or trail run. It is a long-distance endurance and navigation challenge designed to test preparation, efficiency, teamwork, decision-making, and the ability to keep moving through the backroads and rugged terrain of…
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2027 Appalachian 1000
24 Hours of Appalachia: Appalachian 1000 The ultimate adventure returns as the Appalachian 1000 closes out the 2027 24 Hours of Appalachia season with the most ambitious endurance rally of the year. Spanning three days, three stages, and more than 1,000 miles, this epic journey takes participants across the heart of Appalachia through West Virginia,…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Hoot & Holler at Hollerwood
Get ready for the wildest event on the 2027 schedule as Hoot & Holler at Hollerwood brings 24 Hours of Appalachia to the legendary Hollerwood Off-Road Park in eastern Kentucky. This 24-hour endurance adventure is built for those who want to test themselves and their machines on some of the most demanding terrain in the…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Logger IV
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners & Loggers IV The tradition continues with Miners & Loggers IV, a one-of-a-kind 24-hour endurance adventure celebrating the hardworking heritage of Appalachia while showcasing some of the most rugged and scenic terrain in southern West Virginia. This is not a race. It’s an endurance challenge built around navigation, preparation, teamwork,…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Chemical Valley Scramble II
24 Hours of Appalachia: Chemical Valley Scramble II The Chemical Valley Scramble returns in 2027—making history as the first 24 Hours of Appalachia event to offer dedicated classes for both 2WD and 4WD ATVs! This unforgettable 24-hour endurance rally will challenge participants across more than 250 miles of rugged mountain terrain and backroads throughout Southern…
12 Hours of Southern West Virginia
Get ready for a new kind of Appalachian adventure! The 12 Hours of Southern West Virginia is a competitive navigation and waypoint scavenger hunt rally showcasing the roads, communities, landmarks, and scenery of Southern West Virginia. Participants will have 12 hours to navigate the region, locate designated waypoints, complete challenges, and earn as many points…
48 Hours of Kentucky, Presented by Terra Trophy
48 Hours of Kentucky, presented by Terra Trophy Website: https://www.terratrophy.co/copy-of-double-14-hour-april-9-12th 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)…
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 charity…