DateExpected
Early April 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091
Pizarro, Floyd County
Countdown
April
The Long Doggie is the 100-miler of the day: a proper point-to-point gravel ride from Pizarro that asks for a full day in the saddle, but stops short of the big traverse.
Key facts
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The course
The route
Pizarro
Distance161km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate155.2 km
Weather
Early-April, Pizarro
17°CTypical high
4°CTypical low
-7°CColdest in 20 years
37%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 4°C, but it has dropped to -7°C. Rain on 37% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserJourney Productions
Websitetheappalachianjourney.com
Instagram@theappalachianjourney
Running since2020
Training
Training for the The Appalachian Journey 161 km
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Typical sessions
161 km
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Typical sessions
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Typical sessions
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