Moscow Mountain Madness RUN/BIKE
Runners at the start, 2004 Bikers after the start, 2004
 

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. You need to be in good shape to participate. This is the toughest of the Palouse Road Runner events. The course is mostly dirt logging road & single track trails. It passes through beautiful timbered country, with occasional spectacular views over the Palouse.  Contact Race Director John Sweeney with questions or comments.

 Read all about it in the Daily News! (2003 news article)
 
 
   


This is the official site for the
Moscow Mountain Madness Run/Bike 
  

Sept. 13, 2009

Note that race routes changed in 2008 - see entry form

Map to Race Start

2008 FAQ Sheet
New!  Posted 8/17/08

Both the run and bike courses were re-routed in 2008!
The running course will be 11 miles and bikers may choose between the intermediate 11-mile course and the advanced 18-mile course. 
See the entry form for details.
 


Thanks to all participants and volunteers!

2008 MMM Race Results:
Run Results
Advanced Bike Results
Intermediate Bike Results

2008 MMM Photos!
 


Check out the MAMBA website
for the mountain bike trail descriptions.

Previous Years:
Race Results
Photo Gallery
 

Pre-register and avoid the late fee
by mailing in your completed race entry form!

 

 

 

 
Course Description (updated 8/21/08)
 The 2008 race course has changed from last year. Mountain bikers may choose from two course options: the intermediate 11-mile option or advanced 18-mile option. To avoid bikes and runners on narrow trails, all runners must take the 11-mile option.

The advanced course will emphasize single track; it is recommended for experienced riders that are fit enough for grueling climbs and skilled enough for technical descents.

The advanced course will include many of your favorite MAMBA maintained trails. It will start up the bridges side of headwaters and ride to its summit; turn right up southside then left up moosemarbles and climb wagon trail to the ridge road; follow ridge road to ride two crowns of triplecrown; putting you back on ridge road allowing you to drop down north contour. Ride a short section eastward on ridge road to lower tusk, turn left down cave connector; at the meadow turn right and climb lickity split to get to up and over; follow ridge road west to upper tusk; take the ridge road and bomb back to Paradise Point to descend the deep V, then switchblade to southside and finally headwaters (boy scout side) to the finish.

The intermediate course will include a mix of single track and dirt logging roads. It is recommended for novice to intermediate level riders who can manage low speed single track (as in climbing) but prefer less technical descents.

The intermediate course will also start up the bridges side of headwaters and climb to its summit. Go briefly up southside; at the road angle left on velo trail up to ridge road. Climb ridge road past Paradise Point, then turn left for two crowns of triplecrown.  Turn right on ridge road (west) and bikers will descend entirely on ridge road back to the finish at Pond Nine. Runners will return to velo trail and head to the finish via the bridges side of headwaters to the finish at Pond Nine.

 Check out the MAMBA website for the mountain bike trail descriptions.

  
   

 

  
   

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