April 15, 2013 -- SOLD OUT -- The MOMAR is SOLD OUT! Over 350 racers have signed up from across Canada and the USA. A waiting list is available by simply emailing info@mindovermountain.com. Thank you to everyone who signed up early and setting a record for fastest sell out in MOMAR history!

April 11, 2013 -- 85% SOLD -- We've cracked 300 registered racers for this race and that leaves a mere 50 entries left before we can call this another sellout! If you're thinking about doing the one and only MOMAR this year, you better get your ducks together and sign up! Register now!

Mar 8, 2013 -- NEW SPONSOR-- We would like to welcome Stansbury's Guest House to our team of Community Sponsors! Be sure to consider them when going to Cumberland for a training weekend or for a cozy place to stay on race weekend!

JAN 13, 2013 -- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN -- There's only one MOMAR this year and it's going to be an epic. This race is only open to 350 participants and we expect an early sell out so don't hesitate and sign up quick. Register now!

Sept 23, 2012 -- FINAL RESULTS -- Here are the FINAL RESULTS from yesterday's MOMAR! Congrats to everyone for taking on the challenge!

WE'RE ON FACEBOOK -- Be sure to check out the MOMAR Facebook Fan Page where most of the breaking news is being posted.

Cumberland is an adventure racer's dream destination as it is filled with world-class single-track trails. This MOMAR will feature kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering and event a few mystery challenges. It will be a test for both the seasoned weekend warrior and the dedicated novice. Make sure you plan on staying the Saturday night as this race features a 'not-to-be-missed' dinner and after party.

2013 ENTRY FEES:

+ $130/racer -- January 1 - March 31
+ $150/racer -- April 1 - August 31
+ $165/racer -- September 1 - September 19

* NOTE: HST (12%) is effective until March 31 and GST (5%) is effective as of April 1st.

REGISTER NOW!

YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
+ A professionally designed course
+ A comprehensive safety and medical team.
+ A Gift Bag filled with cool stuff
+ An awesome souvenir technical shirt from Merrell with a great graphic design. Female cut available.
+ Professional course mapping.
+ A huge post-race refreshment table.
+ A custom Finishers medal.
+ Professional photography
+ One awesome MC, Dave Norona.
+ Friday night social.
+ Gourmet banquet dinner buffet.
+ Lively awards ceremony with medals and/or prizing for 1st to 3rd place finishers in all categories.
+ Tons of killer draw prizes (In 2011, we gave out over $15,000 worth of series prizing).
+ Award winning DJ at the after-party to keep the dance floor packed all night long.
= ONE ADVENTURE PACKED WEEKEND EXPERIENCE!!!

Friday Night Mandatory
Check In

Sponsored by the:

DATE: Friday, September 20, 2013

LOCATION: Riding Fool Hostel, Cumberland. Click here for a map.

TIME: 6:30-9:30pm (no earlybirds please)

All teams are required to come to the MOMAR Friday Night Registration to pick up their race package, event t-shirt, and hand in their waiver and medical forms. You will also find out the location of the start and finish location for the race.

Please bring your completed forms (Waivers & Medical) to check in. You will get these forms in the Racer Info Package.

Banquet and After-Party Info

LOCATION: Mt. Washington Alpine Resort; (located 30 minutes from the race start).

TIME:
6:30pm - Doors open
7:00pm - Dinner is served
8:30pm - Awards Ceremony
9:15pm - Down to Fat Teddy's Bar for the Party
1:00am - End of the night

THE ENTERTAINMENT: TBA

GUEST TICKETS: Guest are welcome and the fee is $30+GST. You must pre-order tickets either when you register or can be ordered separately online.

The MOMAR is proud to have the Make-A-Wish Foundation as our official charity. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

Over the past five years, we have raised over $24,000 for this great cause. Please show your support by taking part in our various fundraising initiatives such as the Mega 50/50 Draw, Cowbells for Wishes, and our Grand Prize.

Please bring cash and your generous hearts on race weekend and help us raise over $5000 this year!

Cumberland is 1.25 hours from Nanaimo, 2.5 hours from Victoria, 4 hours from Vancouver, and 6 hours from Seattle.

For ferry information visit www.bcferries.com or call 1-888-223-3779. The ferries may be busy this weekend so you might want to make reservations (only $17 per vehicle).

Seattle racers can catch the ferry from Anacortes to Victoria and drive up the Island Highway to Cumberland (3 hours) . Visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm for more information.

BY AIR: Westjet Airlines will fly you into directly into Comox which is 30 minutes from the race start/finish. Click here for map from the airport. There are direct flights from all of Canada's major cities, as well as, from the US (LA, Vegas, Tampa, etc). Check the website for more info www.westjet.com. Once you fly in, you can rent a vehicle from Budget Car and Truck Rental at the airport and drive to the race start.

We recommend that racers consider staying at the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland for Friday night since that is where Friday night registration will be and it's minutes away from the race start/finish line. The Riding Fool Hostel is right above Dodge City Cycles where you can conveniently get your bike checked or pick up any last minute race supplies.

Another great place to stay is at the Stansbury Guest House in Cumberland. Situated in the heart of Cumberland, the Stansbury offers fully furnished 2 and 3 bedroom suites which are self-contained, spacious and newly renovated. Both suites feel like a "home away from home" and are ideal for your team on race weekend. Call 1-877-336-2062 to make a reservation.

Mt. Washington - Since the post-race dinner and awards banquet will be held up at Mt. Washington, we HIGHLY recommend that all out-of-town racers try to book accommodations on the mountain for Saturday night. Condos are very inexpensive at this time of the year and there are many places that sleep 6-8 people and rent for $50-100 per night, if you book early. It's a beautiful place to spend the weekend. Go to www.mtwashington.ca to make a reservation.

We also recommend the Cumberland Lake Park Campground for a great place to camp on Friday night.

Other Accommodation Options:

• Cumberland Gardens Bed and Breakfast - Cumberland
• Village Hideaway - Cumberland
• Shantz Haus Hostel - Courtenay
• Comox Lake International Hostel - Courtenay
• Cona Hostel - Courtenay

For a more comprehensive list visit the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce .

It is highly recommended that you reserve your kayak as soon as possible as they book very quickly.

* Because the Sport Course starts 90 minutes after the Enduro course, the kayak companies are allowed to DOUBLE BOOK their kayaks. Let them know which course you are racing and be sure you are booking for the right race.

Click here for a full list of Kayak Suppliers

Official Bike Inspection Shops: Your bike must be inspected for safety by one of the following bike shops. You can get your bike inspected starting Friday, Sept 18th. If you cannot get your bike inspected prior to the race, Dodge City Cycles will be open late to check your bike. However, to avoid the lineup, we highly recommend that you take your bike to a shop the week prior.

• Dodge City Cycles in Cumberland
• Swicked Cycles in Campbell River
• Oak Bay Bikes in Nanaimo
• Cowichan Cycles in Duncan
• Straight Up Cycles in Victoria
• Berg Bikes in Cobble Hill
• Obsession Bikes in North Vancouver
• Different Bikes in Burnaby
• Different Bikes in Vancouver
• Corsa Cycles in Squamish

Dodge City Cycles will be open late on Friday night for anyone that wasn't able to have their bike inspected earlier.

+ Downhill riding at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort
+ Hike in Strathcona Provincial Park.
+ Ride the course again!

Any cool prizes?

The 2011 list

* subject to change

2012 = Over $10,000 worth in prizing!!!

CATEGORY WINNERS:

FIRST to THIRD PLACE IN ALL CATEGORIES – Not only do you get a medal, accolades from your fans, and 15 seconds on the main stage, but you also get some great prizes too:

• Prizing TBA
  

THE 2011 BIG PRIZES:

• $500 Gift Card from Atmosphere as part of the Make-A-Wish Mega 50/50.
• A $1000 Shopping Spree to Frontrunners
• One individual entry to the 2013 BC Bike Race -- a $2000 value!
• A trip for two anywhere WestJet flies.
• BEST TEAM SPIRIT / COSTUME: Dress up and show the most spirit and you could win the highly coveted Spirit Award! The prize is a free entry to your next MOMAR ($140/value).

Lots of great Draw Prizes from our sponsors including:

• Merrell Swag
• Brand New MOMAR Bike Jerseys
• Straight Up Cycles Prize Package
• Oak Bay Bikes Prize Package
• Cowichan Cycles Prize Package
• Seeds Food Market Gift Basket
• Ride & Stay with the Riding Fool Hostel and Island Mountain Rides
• Wall tattoos from Surface Collective
  ... and much more!

Posted on the Monday following the event. Go to the Results Page

For a list of MOMAR clinics click here.
For a list of Training Articles click here.
For a list of Links to cool stuff click here.

Ranking:

• Teams will be ranked according to the number of Checkpoints they collect.
• In the event of a tie, the finishing time (less penalties) will be used to further rank teams.
• Please note that for the Cumberland MOMAR, the Orienteering Stage has time penalties for missed CPs (30 minutes per CP) and does NOT factor into the total CP count.

Time Penalties: 

• 60 minute penalty if you RAM your kayak on the beach upon your return from the kayak stage
• 15 minutes penalty if you are caught out of visual range of you teammates.
• 15 minutes for receiving outside support from any non-racer.
• 15 minutes for the first traffic violation. Disqualification for the second.
• 15 minutes for littering.
• 15 minutes for using any form of electronic communication device between teammates (ie FRS radios)
• 15 minute for using any form of listening device (ie iPod, walkman, etc). Disqualification for the second.
• 5 minutes for modifying your MOMAR bib number. You must wear it on the front and it cannot be folded or cut in any way.
• 5 minutes for each item that you do not have that is on the mandatory gear list.

You will be disqualified for the following reasons:

• You deviate severely from the race course (discretion of the race director)
• If one of your teammates does not cross the finish line. In adventure racing, all members of a team must finish the course together. Thus, you are only as fast as your slowest racer. If a teammate decides they cannot go on, the remaining members may race unranked.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct to fellow racers, volunteers, or spectators.

Support Personnel:  Absolutely no outside support personnel will be allowed along the race course except at the start and finish lines. 15 minute time penalties will be handed out to teams in violation. Team must be fully self-sufficient and plan provisions accordingly.

In the event of a dispute, please let the Race Officials know and we will do our best to resolve the issue fairly.