Ultra Challenge Training Virtuals

Welcome!

Welcome to the Pacific Crest Virtual Training Challenge. Brand new for our Training Virtual Challenge Series, the Pacific Crest Trail will take you on the ultimate adventure across North America. If you are looking to push yourself further on a long and demanding route, but with incredible natural history and cultural landmarks throughout, this is the Training Virtual Challenges for you.

4250km – The Appalachian Trail

This legendary North American Trail will take Challengers from the western edge of the United States on the Mexican Border, all the way to Canada. You’ll travel through California, Oregon, and Washington crossing almost every terrain the US has to offer on route.

The start of the route is on hot, dry tracks through the Mojave Desert and heads through multiple mountain ranges on route with stunning views down to the west coast. From there you’ll reach Sierra Nevada with towering mountains and some extreme altitude to tackle.

As you walk, jog, or run into the middle section of the trail, you’ll hit northern California with volcanic plateaus, lava beds, and deep river canyons – unlike anything you’ll find on a UK Training Virtual! Then head into Oregon with stunning pine forests and alpine meadows for an easier section underfoot.

The final section of this Training Virtual Challenge will take you through Washington state, passing Mount Rainier and the truly spectacular North Cascades National Park. An epic finale to a true test of endurance that can takes many hikers 6 months of continuous walking – you’ll have as long as you want to cover the distance!

Start The Journey

Start the Pacific Crest Training Virtual Challenge today and get ready for an iconic adventure on one of the world’s most dramatic and impressive 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 Pacific Crest 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.