Ultra Challenge Training Virtuals

Welcome!

Welcome to the Continental Divide Virtual Training Challenge. The longest and most spectacular of all our Training Virtual Challenges, and brand new for 2026. This trail will immerse you in the vast wilderness of North America and provide a serious test of endurance and your training volume. If you’re looking for a Training Virtual Challenge to see you through a full Ultra Challenge season (and maybe even beyond!) this is the Challenge for you!

5000km – The Continental Divide Trail

The ultimate North American trail, covering 5000km of stunning and varied terrain through the heart of the United States. Starting in the desert of New Mexico, you’ll walk, jog, or run through hot and dry trails heading north through canyons, plains, and mountain forests before you reach Colorado.

The trail then climbs into the Rocky Mountains, where you can expect dramatic mountain passes and some of the most challenging terrain of the entire journey. From Colorado, you’ll head into Wyoming and through the incredible Yellowstone National Park with stunning scenery and historic landmarks.

As the final section of this huge trail comes into view, you can expect huge forest, glacial valleys, and a sense of being totally immersed in remote wilderness as you head through Idaho and Montana towards the Canadian border. Look forward to the huge sense of achievement when you reach your finish line overlooking Waterton Lake. What a truly phenomenal Training Virtual Challenge!

Start The Journey

Start the Continental Divide Training Virtual Challenge today and get ready for an iconic adventure on this epic trail taking in almost every terrain the US has to offer. 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 Continental Divide 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.