Moscow Mountain Madness
The Moscow Mountain Madness Run began in 1978, when some 60 pioneering runners braved the MMM, and after a 4 year hiatus starting in the late 80’s, the race was reinstated in 1992. After a few years of runners only, bikers were invited to participate, but the bike race was dropped in 2010. The current half-marathon course was instituted in 2011.
The 2024 Moscow Mountain Madness will be Sunday, October 6th. 50k start time 6:30 am. Half marathon start is at 8:30 am. Five-mile start is at 9:00am.
Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115668
» All distances are full but you may register via UltraSignup to be added to waitlist.
Volunteers
These races do not happen without volunteers. If you are interested in this year's event but not ready to run, consider volunteering. Needs range from helping to park cars, bib pickup, start/finish shifts, aid station shifts, and course marking and sweeping. If you’re able to help out please fill out the brief contact form on Ultrasignup for the event and we’ll find the right fit for you.
past Results
Course
Whether you choose 31, 13.1, or 5 miles, you can expect a challenging run along the spine of scenic Moscow Mountain. All courses are mostly technical single-track, but we’ve included some fast logging roads. Wickedly rugged? Yes. But the trails are smooth and the Palouse views will keep you smiling. Serious up, serious down, serious gorgeous.
MMM 50k
The Moscow Mountain Madness 50k is back in-person in 2024 after positive feedback and demand! The route will majority on forest single-track will provide an epic tour of our hidden gem in the Palouse. 50k participants will enjoy scenic views, classic single-track, and challenging climbs with frequent aid station stops and support. Explore the route below to see vast trails exploring all that Moscow Mountain has to offer, while rarely repeating. While the course will be fully flagged, we know animals, people, and nature tend to move or consume markers - thus, racers will be expected to download have access to a course GPX file throughout their race as added safety measure.
Please plan your race and training to complete the 50k under the 10 hour cut-off. This is a 18.66 min/mile average pace. We will have aid station cut-offs to help ensure runners stay on pace for a successful race, and allow our volunteers to sweep and take down the course before the end of the day.
2023 Race:
In 2023, the 50k was held virtually. Runners completed three loops in the order of their choosing. This is NOT the 2024 route, but may offer some training inspiration:
For all events, we will follow CDC and local COVID guidelines in place at the time of the race.
Check out our latest Moscow Mountain Madness maps – to include good visuals on start/finish and parking.
This is a challenging race on challenging terrain. Come prepared and ready to burn.
Limited parking. Please carpool.
Time cut-offs: see course detail pages.
Sorry: no dogs and no headphones.
Same great post-race food as always.
Here’s a map of the local area, including the 5-mile and half marathon start.
For other questions, contact the Race Directors:
5-mile and Half Marathon:
Bert Baumgaertner – bertybaums@gmail.com
Liz Martin – eliz.f.martin@gmail.com
50k:
Adam Williams - will7397@hotmail.com
Michael Decker - deckerm24@gmail.com
FAQS
Can I register on race day? No. Pre‐registration only.
Where are the water stops? For the half-marathon there are water stops at 5.5, 9.5 and 10.75 miles. For the five-miler, there is a water stop at 3 miles.
I haven’t received confirmation of my registration.
We don’t mail out registration confirmations. You can email the race director for confirmation if you really need that warm/fuzzy feeling.Can my friend ride her bike alongside me while I run? No.
I’ve registered, but I can’t make it to the race. Can I get a refund? Sorry, no refunds.
Can I run with my dog? My cat? My ferret? The answer, again, is no (I promise that we’re nice people.) No animal-partners in this race. This is for the safety of you, your fellow runners and your animal.
Can I run with headphones? You know the answer to this. Safety first. No headphones. Trust us, there’s plenty of birds and silence to enjoy.
What was my time? We’ll post results on the PRR website and Ultrasignup as soon as we can.
When can I pick up my packet? On the day of the race.
Can I start early/late? Early starts not allowed. Late starts not advised ‐ you will not receive an official time & should not go through the chute at the finish line.
Where are the porta‐potties? At the start and finish.
