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BFGoodrich Tires 59th SCORE Baja 1000 (San Jose del Cabo start/finish) — November 9–15, 2026
Boulevard Centenario start/finish ramp, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur · Villas in Cabo San Lucas
The world's most iconic desert race lands in Los Cabos for a full race week, Nov 9-15, 2026
About BFGoodrich Tires 59th SCORE Baja 1000 (San Jose del Cabo start/finish)
The 59th SCORE Baja 1000 makes San Jose del Cabo the start and finish of a 964.96-mile desert marathon, with qualifying Nov 10, tech and contingency days Nov 11-12, and the big race start Nov 13 along Boulevard Centenario. Trophy Trucks, factory teams and thousands of fans turn race week into a full-blown motorsport festival on the Baja coast.
This is the rare week when Cabo's marina, hotels and villas fill with race crews, sponsors and jet-set spectators who want a private pool between early-morning start-line chaos and the contingency-row parties. Skip the resort shuttle - a villa with space for your group and a chef who knows the schedule beats any hotel block.
Highlights
Race week, not just race day
Qualifying Nov 10, tech and contingency Nov 11-12, race start Nov 13 - seven days of events.
Start-line spectacle
Motos launch at 1:00 a.m. and 4-wheel classes at 9:00 a.m. from the Blvd Centenario ramp in San Jose del Cabo.
965 miles of Baja
Trophy Trucks and dozens of classes race a point-to-point course with a 40-hour time limit.
Contingency row parties
Two days of open-air tech inspection turn central San Jose del Cabo into a street festival of loud trucks and sponsor activations.
Dates and program as published by the organizer — official event information: https://score-international.com/inc/schedules/baja1000_sched_v1.php
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What are the dates of the 59th SCORE Baja 1000?
Race week runs November 9-15, 2026. Qualifying is November 10, tech inspection and contingency November 11-12, and the main race starts November 13 in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Where does the 2026 Baja 1000 start and finish?
Both the start and the finish are on the Boulevard Centenario ramp in San Jose del Cabo, confirmed on SCORE International's official race-week schedule.
How long is the 2026 Baja 1000 course?
The 2026 course covers 964.96 miles of desert, arroyo and coastal terrain on a point-to-point route, with a 40-hour time limit for the full field of cars, trucks, buggies, motorcycles and quads.
What time does the race start in San Jose del Cabo?
Motorcycles launch at 1:00 a.m. on November 13 and four-wheel classes follow at 9:00 a.m., both from the Boulevard Centenario ramp. Spectator viewing is open along the ramp and downtown streets.
What happens during tech and contingency days?
On November 11-12 every race vehicle is inspected on the streets of central San Jose del Cabo. The two days double as an open-air street festival with sponsor activations, display rigs and close access to teams and drivers.
Where should I stay during Baja 1000 race week?
Base yourself in San Jose del Cabo or along the Los Cabos corridor. Hotel blocks fill early for race week, and a private villa gives groups space for gear, a pool and a kitchen for crew meals - The Maruca Group manages luxury villas in Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos.
How do I get around during race days?
Expect road closures around Boulevard Centenario on November 13 and rolling closures along the course through the weekend. Arrange transport the night before the early start, and if you drive out to desert viewing points, go with a full tank of fuel and plenty of water.
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