2025 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Sep 20, 2025 edition in Cumberland, British Columbia. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) is a challenging endurance event held in Cumberland, British Columbia. Participants navigate rugged forests and shorelines of Vancouver Island, using single-track mountain bike trails, ocean views, and a mix of paddling, trekking, and biking stages through a mystery course revealed only on race day.

The 2025 race marks the 45th edition of MOMAR in its 25-year history, drawing approximately 1,000 racers to this scenic and historic mining town for an unforgettable adventure race experience every September.

• Mixed race surfaces including trail trekking, single-track mountain biking, and paddling sections
• Course route and order of stages are secret until race day to test navigation skills
• Some biking sections flagged; other segments require full self-navigation using maps
• Mandatory gear includes whistle, emergency blanket or large garbage bag, 1L water capacity, and extra long-sleeve synthetic shirt
• Enduro 50K and Sport 30K also require boat, life jacket, certified bike helmet, and a mountain bike in good condition
• New for 2025: Quest 20K category (5K paddle, 15K trek, no mountain biking)

• Participate in a multi-stage adventure race featuring paddling, trekking, and mountain biking
• Navigate using only a map and self-guided checkpoints
• Experience stunning ocean views and single-track trails on Vancouver Island
• Race held in historic Cumberland, BC with a finish line festival and awards dinner
• Approximately 1,000 racers for a challenging yet supportive community event