24 Hours of Appalachia

11/02/2026

Small bikes. Big miles. One unforgettable Appalachian adventure.

The 12 Hours of SOAL will challenge riders to cover more than 200 miles in 12 hours aboard motorcycles 199cc or less.

This isn’t about horsepower or outright speed. It’s about preparation, reliability, navigation, fuel management, efficiency, and discovering just how capable a small motorcycle can be.

All participants must obey traffic laws, follow posted speed limits, ride responsibly, and respect the communities along the route.

Registration is now open. Find the link in our About section and bio.

Media: OVR Media Works

10/31/2026

10/28/2026

HHIII 2026 is in the books! 🏁🔥

72 starters. 29 finishers. A whole lot of grit.

A big shoutout to our class winners! 🏆

🥇 Full Size: Colton Schweikert — 16:04:00
🥇 Dual Sport Motorcycle: Daniel Smith — 12:02:00
🥇 Adventure Motorcycle: Chris Alls — 12:27:00
🥇 UTV: Nick Koomans & Andrew Wood — 15:24:00

Congratulations to every finisher, and respect to everyone who lined up and gave it their all. From motorcycles and UTVs to full-size rigs, teams pushed deep into the night and earned every mile.

A special thank-you to Speed Kentucky and First Frontier Appalachian Trails for their support and partnership in making HHIII possible. Together, we’re bringing people to Appalachia and showcasing the adventure our region has to offer.

Thank you to the volunteers, recovery crews, sponsors, and everyone behind the scenes who made it happen. These events take a community, and we’re grateful for ours.

The stories will last long after the mud washes off. 🤘

10/27/2026

What does a 24 Hours event demand from the person behind the handlebars or steering wheel?

We want to take a closer look—and your data can help.

24 Hours of Appalachia is beginning to explore the athletic side of our endurance events in collaboration with Daniel Heller, MSc CSCS*D RSCC*D

The goal is to better understand the physical demands of long hours on the route, from heart-rate changes and recovery breaks to the effects of terrain and time spent riding or driving.

Did you record a 24 Hours event with a Garmin, Apple Watch, WHOOP, Polar, or another fitness tracker? We’d love to hear from you.

Useful information includes:

• Heart-rate recordings throughout the event
• Activity duration and breaks
• GPS tracks and elevation
• Any recorded recovery or exertion metrics

Original activity files—especially Garmin .FIT files—are particularly helpful, but screenshots are a welcome starting point. Please include which event you attended and whether you participated on a motorcycle, ATV, UTV, or in a full-size vehicle.

Participation is voluntary. Message this page to coordinate sharing rather than posting personal health data in the comments.

You’ve helped show what these events mean to our communities. Now, help us understand what they demand from our participants.

10/26/2026

Seven events. Thousands of miles. One unforgettable season.

The 2026 24 Hours of Appalachia season brought together:

521 unique participants
930 event registrations
533 starts
270 course completions
$82,795 in donations
155 volunteers contributing 5,412 hours across five documented events

More than anything, we are incredibly thankful for everyone who chose to show up this year.

With families and businesses facing rising costs—and with fuel, travel, lodging, parts, and everyday expenses stretching budgets—we understand that participating was not a small commitment. Every person who made the trip, took the start, volunteered, donated, or supported an event made a deliberate choice to stand behind this series and its purpose.

That support is something we will never take for granted.

From Run for the Hills II to Haunted Hollers III, every mile carried a purpose. Participants tested themselves across Appalachia while volunteers, host communities, partners, and supporters worked behind the scenes to make every event possible.

The finishers earned their moment, but every person who took the start became part of the story.

Thank you for believing in the mission, supporting Appalachian communities, and helping make the 2026 season possible despite the economic pressures so many are experiencing.

The season is complete. The impact will continue long after the final mile.

Media: Overland Appalachia and OVR Media Works

10/26/2026

The best part from the weekend. ❤️