2027 APPALACHIAN BOWHUNTER CHALLENGE REGISTRATION

Earn Your Spot

Registration for the 2027 Appalachian Bowhunter Challenge will be handled through RunReg.
Registration is open now through March 30, 2027!

APR 30 – MAY 1, 2027
EVENT DATE
WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT
GHENT, WEST VIRGINIA
LIMITED SPOTS
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3 STAGES
Fitness · 3D · Bracket
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OFFICIAL PLATFORM
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Ready for the Mountain?

All registration for the Appalachian Bowhunter Challenge is handled through RunReg — our official event registration platform. Click below to view open spots, select your division, and complete your entry.

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COMPETITION DIVISIONS
MEN’S UNDER 40

Any bow style. Competitors between the age of 18 and 40.

MEN’S 40 – 55

Any bow style. Competitors between the ages of 40 and 55.

MEN’S OVER 55

Any bow style. Competitors older than 55 years of age.

WOMEN’S

Any bow style. Open to all competitors 18 years and over.

WHAT TO EXPECT

01

5K WEIGHTED PACK RACE

Strap on a loaded pack and cover five kilometers of mountain terrain, gaining nearly 1,000 feet of elevation. Your pack race time feeds directly into your overall score — so show up fit.

02

3D Archery Course

A winding course through Winterplace’s terrain. Real shot angles, real shot situations, and…cough cough…you may not want to be 100% reliant on your rangefinder.

03

HEAD-TO-HEAD BRACKET

March Madness-style moving from double eliminations to single elimination. Before each shot you’ll complete a fitness challenge — sandbag carries, sled drags — then step up and make the arrow count.

REGISTRATON FAQ

Registration for the 2027 Appalachian Bowhunter Challenge event will open in Winter of 2026. Until then, train your mind, body and gear!

Your entry fee covers the full competition, a competitor packet including a shirt sticker, hydration packs, and once our 2027 sponsors are on board, much much more!

The field is intentionally kept small to maintain the quality of competition and the camaraderie that makes this event what it is. The 2026 event had 50 competitors. Expect similar numbers in 2027 — register early.

We allow any compound and traditional bow setups. But what you start the weekend with is your setup through the competition – no changing bows / sights / arrows. No crossbows.

Male competitors are required to carry a pack with a total weight of 25 lbs. Female competitors are required to carry a pack with a total weight of 15 lbs.

Yes — Winterplace Ski Resort has on-site lodging options. We recommend booking early as availability fills up. Details and a lodging discount code will be included in your confirmation email after registering through RunReg. You can also find lodging information here.

Refunds will be cut off 30 days prior to the event start date.

Use our Contact page — select “Registration” as your topic and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours. We read everything.

The Mountain is Waiting

Three stages. One weekend that will change how you think about what you’re capable of.

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EVENT DETAILS
DATE
April 30 – May 1, 2027
VENUE
Winterplace Ski Resort
LOCATION
Ghent, West Virginia
FIELD SIZE
Limited Spots
FORMAT
3-Stage Competition
PLATFORM
RunReg
2026 PRIZES
1ST
Overall Grand Champion

2026 Mathews ARC Bow · The Archer’s Edge
Handmade Hunting Knife · Flying Squirrel Forge
$750 Shoulder Mount Voucher · Tecumseh Taxidermy

TOP 3
Overall Men’s Under 40

$300 Gift Card · Sitka
$200 Gift Card · Sitka
$100 Gift Card · Sitka

TOP 3
Overall Men’s 40 – 49

$300 Gift Card · KUIU
$200 Gift Card · KUIU
$100 Gift Card · KUIU

TOP 3
Overall Men’s 50 & Over

$300 Gift Card · Stone Glacier
$200 Gift Card · Stone Glacier
$100 Gift Card · Stone Glacier

TOP 3
Overall Women’s

$300 Gift Card · First Lite

TOP 3
Head-to-Head – Each Division

Sentinel Chest Harness · Stone Glacier
First Aid Kit · Stone Glacier
Large Game Bag · Stone Glacier

1ST
Head-to-Head – Overall Winner

12 Custom Built Arrows · Warhead Arrow Co

TOP 3
3D Archery Course – Each Division

$75 Gift Card · Sportsman’s Warehouse
$50 Gift Card · Sportsman’s Warehouse
$25 Gift Card · Sportsman’s Warehouse

TOP 3
Mountain 5K Challenge – Each Division

Big Yeti Bottle
Medium Yeti Tumbler
Small Yeti Can Cooler

SOLO
DFL

2026 Darton TriTech Bow

2027 PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED. FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES
COMPETITOR CHECKLIST
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Register through RunReg

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Book lodging through Winterplace or plan to camp on site

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Start your pack race training now

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Practice shooting at elevated heart rate

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Check your gear. Then check it again.

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