Ultra Challenge Training Virtuals

Welcome!

Welcome to the Appalachian Trail Virtual Training Challenge. Brand new for our Training Virtual Challenge Series, the Appalachian Trail will take you on the ultimate adventure across North America. If you are looking to test yourself on the first of our longest distance Training Virtual Challenges and commit to several months, or even a full season of training - this is the journey for you.

3500km – The Appalachian Trail

This iconic 3500km trail will take Challengers through wilderness, mountains, and forests from Georgia in the southern United States all the way to Maine in the north-east. You’ll cross into 14 different states and take in some of North America’s most spectacular wilderness on route.

In the southern section of the trail, you’ll be surrounded by luscious forests, rolling hills, and high ridges before meeting the Great Smoky Mountains. Then you’ll head through the Shenandoah National Park with huge open skies and phenomenal views towards the midpoint in West Virginia. Cross rocky terrain and dramatic ridges across Pennsylvania and then it’s into the northern section of the trail.

At first the route mellows, with wide pastures and river valleys leading to the Green Mountains of Vermont. Then you’ll face the rugged and remote corner of the trail including the steep White Mountains and deep wilderness before your final climb up Mount Katahdin to your finish line.

No matter how long it takes you – from months to even a full year of training – the Appalachian Trail Virtual Training Challenge will be an epic journey and one to remember.

Start The Journey

Start the Appalachian Trail Training Virtual Challenge today and get ready for an iconic adventure on one of America’s most loved and mysterious long-distance trails. You can complete the distance totally at your pace as there is no time limit. Push yourself hard and track all your activities for a few months or use a whole season to train for you Ultra challenge and log your miles.

You’ll hear from us as you cross key sections of the Appalachian Trail, bringing updates about your route and history from around you. There may even be a few exclusive prize draws along the way!

Walk, jog, or run and watch your activities automatically upload from connected devices. This is the perfect way to stay connected to the Ultra Challenge community throughout the season.