The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) launched its 12th season Saturday, May 28 with its inaugural race on Burnaby Mountain.

"The race for the top spots was extremely tight," says race director Bryan Tasaka. Todd Nowack of Central Saanich took the top overall spot for the 50km Enduro Course, coming in at 4:25:00. Bart Jarmula of Revelstoke came in second overall with a time of 4:33:00, with Shane Ruljancich of Victoria following only by 55 seconds.

Sarah Seads of Courtenay took first place in the solo female category, coming in at 5:27:00.  Courtenay's Lynn Swift and Kathy Campbell placed first in the team of two, female, with a time of 6:33:48.

Comox's Chris Winkelaar and Courtenay's Brad Crowe placed second in the team of two, male category, and 7th overall, with an impressive time of 4:55:35. Andy Quinn of Courtenay placed 13th in the solo male category, crossing the finish line at 5:45:43.

Courtenay's Trevor Espenant and Don Grossman were the overall winners for the 30 km Sport Course, coming in at 3:20:23.

The race began and ended at Burnaby's Barnet Marine Park.  "It was a perfect place to both start and end the race," says Tasaka. "The sun came out and the sky cleared early in the afternoon, so there was a large, energy-filled crowd at our stunning oceanfront finish line."

The next MOMAR will take place in Cumberland on Sept. 24. Information on racing, volunteering and MOMAR training clinics is available at or call 1-866-912-3331. All volunteers receive an award winning MOMAR T-shirt, entry to the infamous post-race dinner and party, and an unforgettable weekend experience.

Participating in a MOMAR also means you'll be supporting MOMAR's official charity, the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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