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2026 Baja 1000 to run entirely in Baja Sur, starting and finishing in Los Cabos

David K - 9-19-2025 at 04:08 PM

From Score International: https://score-international.com/

Los Cabos to Host Start and Finish of the BFGoodrich Tires 59th SCORE Baja 1000

For the first time in history, “The Granddaddy of All Off-Road Races” will feature a race course that runs exclusively through the state of Baja California Sur, as part of SCORE International’s 53rd season

AKgringo - 9-19-2025 at 04:25 PM

Interesting! I have never really been a race fan, but I think I will plan to be around for that one.

When do they usually post the course they will be using?

SFandH - 9-19-2025 at 04:29 PM

Cabo will be rocking, BIG TIME.

I'll find a spot in the desert to watch. Maybe at a pit stop.

David K - 9-20-2025 at 06:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Interesting! I have never really been a race fan, but I think I will plan to be around for that one.

When do they usually post the course they will be using?


About a month before the race. However, it wouldn't surprise me if some hints come out much sooner.

David K - 9-20-2025 at 06:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
Cabo will be rocking, BIG TIME.

I'll find a spot in the desert to watch. Maybe at a pit stop.


It was interesting that they used 'Los Cabos' and not one of the two cities. Perhaps they don't yet know, or maybe it will be between the two, outside of the cities? The recent Baja 400 race actually began and ended outside of Ensenada but there was a ceremonial start in town then they drove at legal speeds to the restart at Rancho Nelson. Too many people in the city that are too close to the racers, for safety.

StuckSucks - 9-20-2025 at 08:16 AM

Shades of the 2015 Baja Sur 500, a very fun race. For race teams, logistics will be even more of a challenge than a "basic" 1000 point-to-point race.

David K - 9-20-2025 at 08:21 AM

Just saw this video and it seems to say that the Baja 1000 will start and finish in San José del Cabo. It will run through all the municipalities of Baja California Sur, but would not go as far north as Guerrero Negro: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1276093793844911/