Date
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Start
08:30
Venue
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, 11176 Peaceful Valley Rd, New Castle, VA 24127
New Castle, Craig County
Countdown
November
The big loop of the Appalachian Mountaineer: 137 km of gravel with 2,377 m of climbing. A long day out, but spread over the distance rather than piled into walls.
Key facts
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The course
The route
New Castle
Distance137km
Total climb2,377m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate126.9 km
Weather
Early-November, New Castle
15°CTypical high
2°CTypical low
-8°CColdest in 20 years
26%Days with rain
Highs around 15°C and lows around 2°C, but it has dropped to -8°C. Rain on 26% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
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Organiser
OrganiserThe Appalachian Journey (Journey Productions)
Websitetheappalachianjourney.com
Instagram@theappalachianjourney
Running since2020
Training
Training for the The Appalachian Mountaineer 137 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
137 km with 2,377 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
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