January 1, 2009 - REGISTRATION OPENS! -- It's time to sign up! The first 50 people to sign up for BOTH races will recieve a free Helly Hansen Cool tech top--a $40 value!

December 3, 2008 - NEW SHORT COURSE ADDED -- In addition to the 50km full course, we are adding a short "Sport" Course to this year's race. With a distance of 30km, this race will appeal to the newbie racer or one that is looking to rip it up in 3-6 hours.

Our series wraps up in the Comox Lake area (Village of Cumberland). This is an adventure racer's dream destination as it is filled with world-class single-track trails. Comox Lake itself is an excellent venue for a paddling and staging area.

This venue has plenty of interesting history and we hope to add to that history as we stage our final race of the year here in the beautiful Comox Valley. The Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race at Comox Lake will feature kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, and mystery events. It will be a test for both the seasoned race pro 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.

Friday Night Mandatory
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DATE: Friday, September 25th
LOCATION: Riding Fool Hostel, Cumberland. Click here for a map.
TIME: 6:30-9:30pm (no earlybirds please)
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 dancing
1:00am - End of the night

THE BAND:
TBA

TICKETS: Remember to bring your banquet ticket with you or you will not be allowed in. Guest are welcome and the fee is $25+GST. You must pre-order tickets either when you register or by emailing info@mindovermountain.com.

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 two years, we have raised over $10,000 for this great cause. Please show your support by taking part in our various fundraising initiatives such as the Mega 50/50 Draw, Cowbells and Wishes, and our Grand Prize that includes a trip for two anywhere WestJet flies plus $500 in spending cash!

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

Located 1.25 hours north of Nanaimo. Head north along the new Island Highway and follow the signs to Cumberland. If coming from the Mainland, take BC ferries from Tsawwassen or West Vancouver to Nanaimo.

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.

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 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.

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 Comox Valley Tourism.

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

* Because the Sport Course starts two hours 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

Paddle Rental:

Not available.

Here's an easy way to improve your paddling. Read Dave Norona's article on the benefits of using a Wing blade.

This race is limited to 300 racers (200 for the Enduro Course and 100 in the Sport Course)

Registration will open on January 1st, 2009

2009 ENTRY FEES (+GST):
+ $135/racer -- Jan 16/09 - Aug 26/09
+ $150/racer -- Aug 27/09 - Sept 16/09
+ $165/racer -- Sept 17/09 - Sept 23/09

YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
+ A professionally designed course
+ A comprehensive safety and medical team.
+ A Gift Bag filled with cool stuff
+ An awesome souvenir graphic t-shirt screened on American Apparel. Female cut available.
+ Professional course mapping.
+ A huge post-race refreshment table.
+ A custom Finishers medal.
+ Professional photography by Tony Austin.
+ One awesome MC, Dave Norona.
+ Friday night social.
+ Gourmet banquet dinner buffet.
+ Lively awards ceremony with medals and prizing for 1st to 3rd place finishers in all categories.
+ Tons of killer draw prizes (In 2008, we gave out over $15,000 worth of series prizing).
+ Live band at the after-party to keep the dance floor packed all night long.
= ONE ADVENTURE PACKED WEEKEND EXPERIENCE!!!

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.

• Corsa Cycles in Squamish
• Berg Bikes in Cobble Hill
• Dodge City Cycles in Cumberland
• Straight Up Cycles in Victoria
• Vancouver Bike Shop TBA

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!

CATEGORY WINNERS:

Medals and prizes will be awarded to 1st to 3rd place finishers in all categories.

• 1st Place wins a Helly Hansen Prize Package and Smartwool Socks
• 2nd Place wins Ryders Eyewear
• 3rd Place wins -- TBA --

Draw Prizes include:

• A Coast Mountain Sports Mega Prize Package filled with cool gear!
• Helly Hansen gear
• Sunglasses from Ryders Eyewear
• Gift Certificates from Frontrunners
• MOMAR Bike Jersey & Race Entry
• Carb-Boom products
• Smartwool socks
• A free night at the Sandman Inn in Victoria
• Wall tattoos from Surface Collective
• and much more!

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• The Denis Fontaine Spirit Award presented by Ahnu - This will be awarded to the team that has the best costume, most enthusiasm, along with showing lots of creativity, and gives the best treats to the volunteers. Prize a free pair of Ahnu trail runners for each team member.

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.