Events & Programs
See below for upcoming events & adaptive programs.
While we currently offer limited programming, we hope to offer all of the following in the future: Sled Hockey, Nordic Ski, Alpine (downhill) Ski, Rafting, Fishing, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Cycling, Water Sports, and Veterans-Specific programs. Have a program idea or request? Reach out to us at MissoulaAdaptive@gmail.com and we'll see what we can do!
MARS-A-THON
Join us for the First Annual Marshall Mountain MARS-a-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. at Marshall Mountain Park!
This inclusive mountain bike race and fundraiser supports Missoula Adaptive Recreation & Sports (MARS) and helps provide more opportunities for people with disabilities to get outside, try new things and enjoy recreation with their community.
Registration is a $25 donation to MARS and includes:
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Custom MARS swag
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2 food tickets
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2 drink tickets
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2 raffle tickets
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Your own fundraising page
Everyone who registers is a fundraiser. Set your own goal, share your page and raise as much as you’d like. You can fundraise on your own or join a team with friends, family or coworkers.
Want to race? Riders will complete laps on Mission to MARS from noon to 4 p.m. Each lap earns 5 raffle tickets. Riders can also compete for Most Vert by tracking their elevation gain on RaceJoy.
There are prizes for:
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Most Vert
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Top Fundraiser
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Best Costume
Our raffle will feature local gift cards, outdoor gear, artwork, clothing and more. Need more tickets? Additional raffle tickets are $5 each.
Celebrate the success of Mission to MARS, Marshall Mountain’s adaptive trail, which was named Best Adaptive Trail of 2025 by Singletracks Mountain Bike News.
Come ride, fundraise, dress up, win some prizes and celebrate the MARS community with us!
Ride! Fundraise! Have Fun!
Paddleheads x MARS
Tuesday, September 1st
Gates Open: 5:30PM
Ogren Park, Missoula
Missoula Paddleheads vs. Great Falls Voyagers
Come support MARS at the final Paddleheads Community night of 2026! Martians will be in the stands cheering on our Moosey friends on the field. Huge thank you to the Paddleheads for supporting MARS!
Must sign up through our link to support MARS
Get your tickets here!
Board Member Search
We're actively looking for new Board members and would love to hear from anyone with experience in nonprofits, fundraising, law, business leadership or adaptive recreation. If someone comes to mind, send them our way. Some of our best volunteers and leaders started with a simple conversation.
Want to join or know someone that does? Fill out our application below!
Adaptive Cycling
We will be doing another wonderful season of Riding in Missoula! Join us for either a town ride or Rattlesnake Corridor throughout the summer for adaptive group rides. We are also looking forward to a big celebration of Mission-To-MARS come September, stay tuned!
Group Rides:
June 24
July 9
July 21
August 6
August 19
September 10
Past Events
Summer Rafting
Thank you to MonTech, Parks & Rec, and all participants, family, friends, and volunteers who helped ensure our summer rafting trips were boatloads of fun!
Spring Sled Hockey
Spring sled hockey has concluded. Thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and especially Glacier Ice Rink for running our first two sled hockey seasons - what a blast!
