Marei Moldenhauer, Women's Winner of Atlas Mountain Race 2025
Marei Moldenhauer was the first woman to reach the finish line in Essaouira, winning the women’s race and finishing 8th overall at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race. She finished in a time of 4 days 14 hours and 20 minutes, nearly 5 hours faster than last year’s women’s winner on an arguably even harder course.From the very start, Marei led the women’s race and never let up. We sat down with her to dive deeper into her winning ride. Follow Marei on Instagram to keep up with her adventuresThanks to Redshift Sports for supporting our AMR 2025 Podcast CoverageDotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will air daily throughout the race. Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to never miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alex McCormack. Men's Winner of Atlas Mountain Race 2025
Alex McCormack was the first rider to reach the finish line in Essaouira, winning both the men’s race and the overall at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race with a time of 3 days and 20 hours. At 27 years old, the British rider put in a performance that was fast, composed, and ultimately 15 minutes quicker than the previous best time on this course, set by Robin Gemperle in 2023, the last time Telouet Pass was on the route. We sat down with Alex to dive deeper into his ride.Follow Alex on Instagram to keep up with his adventuresThanks to Redshift Sports for supporting our AMR 2025 Podcast CoverageDotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will air daily throughout the race. Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to never miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AMR Day 4: A Long Walk in the Desert
By the time this episode reaches you, the full men’s and women’s podiums will have arrived in Essaouira, but for many riders, the race is still very much underway.On day four, we set our sights on the infamous sand section—now an AMR stable. Some years, it's rideable. Other years, it’s nothing but deep, loose sand. This year, one of our control cars got stuck at the entrance, which says everything you need to know about this year's conditions. We caught up with several riders as they entered this section, having collected their third stamp and determined to make the cut off on Saturday at midnight. Thanks to Redshift Sports for supporting our AMR 2025 Podcast CoverageDotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will air daily throughout the race. Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to never miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AMR Day 3: The Turning Point
Checkpoint 2 at the Atlas Mountain Race marks a major turning point for riders. Some arrive exhausted but determined, others battle mechanicals, freezing temperatures, or even food poisoning just to get here. For some, CP2 offers a much-needed reset—food, rest, and encouragement to push on. For others, it’s a place of tough decisions, including whether to continue at all.In this episode, we hear from riders as they reflect on the journey so far: from unexpected challenges to the thrill of making it to CP2. Stories include a racer navigating the course with just one working light, a tandem team determined to finish after a crash last year, and a rider celebrating his 68th birthday mid-race. With CP2 now behind them, the race enter the second half with renewed determination and the ever-present battle against the cutoff times.Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast for continued coverage as the riders take on the road to the finish.Thanks to Redshift Sports for supporting our AMR 2025 Podcast CoverageDotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will air daily throughout the race. Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to never miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AMR Day 2: Chasing the Light
Control Car 3 catches up with midpack riders in the long remote stretch between Imassine and Afra. Riders are settling into their rhythm—decisions about sleep, food, and pacing are becoming more deliberate, and the reality of the race is setting in. Some push through the night, chasing position, while others stop to recover, knowing that there’s a long way to go and self-care is everything. We hear from riders adapting to the rhythm of the race—those thriving in the quiet of night, those navigating unexpected detours, and those embracing the moments that make the effort worth it. From sunrise over the desert to homemade Christmas cake on the trail, today’s stories capture both the struggle and the reward of racing deep into the Atlas Mountains.Thanks to Redshift Sports for supporting our AMR 2025 Podcast CoverageDotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will air daily throughout the race. Make sure to subscribe to The Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to never miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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