The Schick Xtreme3 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) season-ender in Cumberland is set to take place on September 27, 2008 with 280 racers at the start line.

The completely redesigned course includes some to the best terrain the area has to offer, especially the awesome single-track course confirms Race Director, Bryan Tasaka. The sold-out race is planned to be approximately 40 km long, including one kayak stage, two biking stages, three trekking/trail running stages, and a true orienteering stage planned by orienteering guru Carl Coger of Victoria, BC.

Racers are heading to the Comox Valley from Australia, Washington State, Arizona, Oregon, Alberta, Ontario, the Yukon, and all over BC. Local athlete, Comox resident Sarah Seads, will be returning to defend her impressive, long run at the top for solo female racers. Cumberland’s Jeremy Grasby, owner of the Riding Fool Hostel, is a favourite in the solo male category and will battle against Nanaimo’s Normon Thibault, Vancouver’s John Markez, and Duncan’s Jason Sandquist. Last year’s overall winners, Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR (Victoria’s Todd Nowack and Gary Robbins of North Vancouver), will also be back to defend their spot at the top.

We come back to Cumberland year after year because of the spectacular landscape, the community support and the amazing racer turnout, this year being no exception with the record numbers, says Tasaka. The finish line will be located in downtown Cumberland from 1 to 5 pm and spectators are encouraged to come out to cheer on the athletes.

The MOMAR post-race festivities will be held at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. The event is Hawaiian-themed in honor of the $14,000 in prizes to be given out, which includes a trip for two to Hawaii. Other great prizes include a team entry for the 2009 BC Bike Race and a custom bike frame from Berg Bikes.

For more information go to http://www.mindovermountain.com/momar/ , e-mail info@mindovermountain.com or call 1.866.912.3331.

Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is a professional event management company specializing in organizing adventure races (MOMAR), Navigate the Streets, Canada’s original urban race, and the MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series. We are ending our 9th race season have organized over 80 successful events since 2000. Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd. is owned and operated by Bryan Tasaka and is based out of New Westminster, BC.

Adventure racing is a relatively new sport that is quickly gaining popularity worldwide. The Schick Xtreme3 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Series (MOMAR), one of Canada’s most popular adventure race series, is a one-day event that challenges the bodies and minds of racers over 40-45km of rugged and visually stunning West Coast terrain. It features the multi-sport disciplines of mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, kayaking and mystery events. Competitors race solo, or in teams of two or four.

For more information contact:
Bryan Tasaka
Race Director/Owner
Mind Over Mountain Event Co. Ltd.
1.866-912.3331
bryan@mindovermountain.com
www.mindovermountain.com