2026 SEASAR MHM

The 2026 SEASAR MHM Adventure Race is a multi-discipline endurance challenge scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the rugged terrain of Cypress Hills, Alberta. Known as the "Medicine Hat Massacre," this race requires teams of two to navigate via map and compass to reach various checkpoints through hiking, mountain biking, paddling, and bushwhacking. The premier event features a "dark start" at 04:00 AM, testing both the physical stamina and navigational skills of participants over a 9-hour period. For those looking for a shorter introduction to the sport, the SEASAR MHM Lite offers a 4.5-hour daylight experience starting at 09:00 AM.

Cypress County is a large municipal district in southeastern Alberta, with a population of approximately 7,500 residents. The region is characterized by a demographic profile that is 92.3% Non-Indigenous (predominantly European descent), while Indigenous peoples represent 4.1% and visible minorities make up 3.6% of the population. The median household income in Cypress County is approximately $108,000 CAD. Geographically, the race is centered at Elkwater, the main townsite within the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. This area is a unique "geological island," rising over 600 meters above the surrounding prairie, featuring high-elevation lodgepole pine forests and plateau grasslands that provide a complex environment for wilderness navigation.

Currently, the 2026 event has 84 participants registered, with registration closing in 10 days via Race Roster. All participants must adhere to a strict mandatory equipment list, which is checked prior to the start to ensure safety in the remote bushwhacking sections. The event is a high-skill competition that draws both elite adventure racers and local enthusiasts. For technical inquiries regarding the mandatory gear list or specific route information, the event coordinator, Stuart Simmons, can be contacted through the official SEASAR MHM website.