About the Event

The 12 Hours of Southern West Virginia is a competitive navigation and waypoint scavenger hunt showcasing the remarkable roads, communities, landmarks, and scenery of Southern West Virginia.

Participants will have 12 hours to navigate throughout the region, locate designated waypoints, complete challenges, and earn as many points as possible before returning to the designated finish location. Success will depend on route planning, navigation, teamwork, time management, and efficiency—not speed.

The event takes place on public roads open to normal traffic. It is not a speed contest, and participants receive no advantage for exceeding posted speed limits or driving unsafely. All participants must follow traffic laws, obey roadway signs, travel responsibly, and remain courteous to other motorists and local communities.

The 12 Hours of Southern West Virginia is organized by 24 Hours of Appalachia and Backroads of Appalachia as part of our mission to create meaningful adventures, encourage responsible exploration, and generate positive economic impact throughout the Appalachian region.

Plan your route. Find the waypoints. Use your time wisely. Experience Southern West Virginia.