2025 Atlas Mountain Race

Latest Updates

• 6 days ago
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  Omero on the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Guest
• 14 days ago
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  Josh Ibbett’s 2025 Atlas Mountain Race Kit Rundown and Race Experience (Videos)

  by Miles Arbour
• 23 days ago
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  Unwrapping the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Guest
• 24 days ago
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  The First and Only Singlespeeders at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Guest
• 27 days ago

  Carlotta Schumacher Could be Youngest AMR Finisher Ever!

  by Atlas Mountain Race Team

  Carlotta Schumacher is set to finish soon. We saw her on the finishing straight and she had made a sign to hold up at the finish line in dedication of her friend Mohit Kohli who was killed whilst riding in Chile earlier this week. At just 19-yers-old, Carlotta will also be the youngest person to finish AMR!

  
• 27 days ago

  AMR Day 4: A Long Walk in the Desert

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  The latest episode of the Atlas Mountain Race podcast focuses on the infamous sandy section on the route, forcing riders to push, drag, and haul their bikes through thick sand and the heat of the sun. Listen to it below.
• 28 days ago

  More Finishers and ask Marei Anything

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  Rachel Nolan is the third woman to reach Essaouira, finishing 35th overall in a time of 5 days, 15 hours, and 4 minutes. The organizers are also gearing up for their next podcast episode and will be interviewing Marei Moldenhauer, the first woman to finish this year’s AMR. You can submit your questions for Marei via the Atlas Mountain Race’s Instagram stories here.

  
• 29 days ago

  AMR Day 3: The Turning Point

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  The latest episode of the Atlas Mountain Race podcast reports live from the second checkpoint of the race, sharing stories from the riders and the challenges they’ve faced so far.
• 29 days ago
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  Meaghan Hackinen is Second Woman to Finish 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Miles Arbour
• 29 days ago
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  Marei Moldenhauer is the First Woman to Finish 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Guest
• 30 days ago

  The Men's Podium is Complete

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  After racing against eachother for over 100 kilometers near the end of the route, Kevin Benkentstein and Drikus Ceoetzee finished together in 4 days, 1 hour, 29 minutes, tying for third place. That rounds out the men’s podium.

  
• 30 days ago
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  Alex McCormack Wins 2025 Atlas Mountain Race!

  by Miles Arbour
• 30 days ago
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  Finding Rhythm in Morocco: Home Stretch on the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Guest
• 31 days ago

  Robin Gemperle and Lucas Strittmatter Scratch!

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  Robin Gemperle and Lucas Strittmatter were tackling the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race as a pair this year, after Robin won the 2023 AMR riding solo. The duo was pushing hard and were the first pair to reach CP2 and were well on their way to being the fastest pair. According to the event organizers, Lucas was struggling with sore wrists and acknowledged that Robin could likely be pushing harder. Robin posted an Instagram story explaining they’ve made the hard decision to scratch from the race.

  
• 31 days ago

  An Update from the Front of the Race

  by Mel Webb

  Photos by Nils Laengner and Stephen Shelesky

  Alex McCormack and Benedek Borsos arrived at CP3 just eight minutes apart, both taking the chance for a hot meal and some rest indoors. Alex remained his usual composed self, while Benedek looked a little more hurried and tense. Alex was the first to head back out, leaving 45 minutes ahead of Benedek, looking for any edge he could get.

  As the heat of the day intensified, Control Car 1 caught them on the hike-a-bike section at KM956. Alex, true to his “daytime is playtime” mantra from CP2, was having a bit of a dance party, playing rock music out loud as he climbed. Benedek followed steadily behind, though the heat seemed to be wearing on him more. Alex was the first to roll into Aït Baha, stretching out with his legs up and enjoying an omelette he said was closer to shakshuka—suggesting that Control Car 1 stop for one as well.

  

  Control Car 1 is dropping back to check on third-place Drikus Coetzee, who has been steadily gaining on Benedek. Drikus struggled with the cold earlier in the race, but now, as temperatures rise, he’s settling into conditions that suit him better.

  They must now cross back over the Atlas and with nearly 4,000m of climbing ahead, including the Moroccan Stelvio, the gap remains razor-thin. It will come down to whether Alex can keep pushing the pace and how much rest, if any, they choose to take. He’s riding incredibly strong, two hours ahead of Justinas’ time at this point last year.

  
• 31 days ago

  AMR Day 1: The First 24 Hours

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  The Atlas Mountain Race team just launched the second podcast from the event, sharing stories from the first 24 hours of the race. Listen to it below.
• 31 days ago
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  Day Two at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race: Big Scratches and Setbacks

  by Guest
• 33 days ago

  AMR Day 0: Nerves, Excitement, and the Road Ahead

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  The Atlas Mountain Race team just launched the first podcast from the event, sharing stories from registration day. Listen to it below.
• 33 days ago

  Alex McCormack First to CP1

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  Shortly after 1:00 a.m. Alex McCormack from the UK was the first rider to reach checkpoint #1 (CP1), nearly 130 kilometers into the race. He wasted no time, stocking up on Coca-Cola and set off into the night. Alex was followed closely by Anatole Naïmi and Sebastian Breuer.

  Marei Moldenhauer was the first woman to CP1, just over an hour behind the lead men. Marei was followed by Mascha Wahlig and Julie von Grünigen. Meaghan Hackinen was the fourth woman to CP1, and appears to be in good spirits.

  
• 34 days ago

  The Grand Depart!

  by Mel Webb

  Photos by Nils Laengner and Stephen Shelesky

  In contrast to the chaos of last year’s edition, registration day unfolded under clear skies and warm temperatures—perfect conditions for lounging by the pool in the company of 265 riders. It’s a day of anticipation, where excitement and nerves go hand in hand.

  There was a full bike check, including a mandatory kit inspection. With cold overnight temperatures expected, we want to ensure no one is caught off guard. The afternoon wrapped up with the race briefing, marking the final step before the grand departure.

  With ten minutes to spare, which feels like an eternity on days like today, riders lined up outside the Mogador Aqua Fun, their journey about to begin. At exactly 6:00 PM local time, race director Nelson Trees counted down the final seconds, sending them off into the night. A police escort from the gendarmerie guided them out of the city before peeling away, leaving the lead riders to push the pace as the race truly began. Ahead lies Telouet, the first major obstacle in this year’s race. ⁠Riders at the head of the race include previous AMR winner Robin Gemperle and previous podium finsher Sebastian Breuer.

  We had some technical issues with the tracker early on, but we’re back online now and will be double-checking to ensure everything is 100% in order. You can follow along at the link in our bio and stay tuned for more updates, as well as the first podcast of the race airing tomorrow morning.

  
• 34 days ago
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  Two 2025 Atlas Mountain Race Bike Check Videos

  by Logan Watts
• 35 days ago
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  Meaghan Hackinen is Riding all Three of the Mountain Races

  by Miles Arbour
• 35 days ago
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  Rigs of the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race

  by Miles Arbour
• 36 days ago

  Atlas Mountain Race 2025: Race Preview with Nelson Trees

  by BIKEPACKING.com

  The Mountain Races Podcast just put out a preview podcast with Race Director Nelson Trees. Listen below: