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The Master of the Mountains Adventure Race/Relay

Fri September 12 - Sat September 13, 2025 Raton, NM 87740 US Directions

Events

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.ratonmom.com/.

Place

South boat ramp, Lake Maloya, Sugarite Canyon State Park
Hwy 526
Raton, NM US 87740

Description

The Master of the Mountains Adventure Relay challenges competitors from across the country to "master the mountains".  Run through the rugged terrain of Sugarite Canyon State Park in Northeastern New Mexico, paddle a course on Lake Maloya at 7,500 feet, bike up to 8,500 feet over San Francisco Pass and into Southern Colorado, then prove your prowess on a challenging shotgun shooting course at Trinidad State College's Prator Gun Range.

​(Originally known as the Master of the Mountains or the "MOM", then rebranded Purgatory 4 for a couple years and now back to its roots, the "MOM" starts in New Mexico with the run and paddle and then crosses into Colorado for the biking and shooting events. The final celebratory fun will be at the gun range.)

COURSE
Trail run (approx. 6 miles)
Paddling (approx. 3 miles)
Biking (approx. 15 miles on rugged dirt roads)
Shooting Course (shotgun)
See course & elements for more information

COST
$125 solo competitor or $85 per team member

POSSIBLE RACE DIVISIONS
Solo Male 39-
Solo Male 40+
Solo Female 39-
Solo Female 40+
2-4 Person Relay Team Men
2-4 Person Relay Team Women
2-4 Person Relay Team Coed*

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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