DesertPublished
Baja Border Run 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Otay Mesa Staging Area · San Diego, CARegistration closed
Buy tickets· from $25About the event
A binational desert race starting in San Diego. Priced in dollars because 70 % of the field crosses from the US and the venue is rented in USD.
Classes & pricing
| Class | Spots | Price |
|---|---|---|
Trophy Truck Spec Sealed engine, open suspension. Numbers 1–49 | 4/2016 left | $850 |
UTV Turbo Factory turbo, up to 1000 cc. Numbers 900–999 | 3/3532 left | $650 |
Class 10 Two-seat tube-frame buggy, naturally aspirated. Numbers 1000–1099 | 3/2522 left | $500 |
Add-ons
Crew pit pass
For racers$40
Staging area camping
Racers & spectators$60
Added in the same checkout as your entry or tickets.
Spectator tickets
General admission
$25
Start-line VIP
Sold out
Buy ticketsDigital QR tickets: delivered by email and scanned at the gate.
Schedule & information
Schedule
- Friday 08:00 — Contingency and tech at Otay
- Saturday 06:00 — Staggered start, 30 s apart
- Saturday 14:00 — Finish line closes
Documents
Bring valid government ID; part of the course crosses federal land and there is a checkpoint.
Location
Otay Mesa Staging Area
9800 Siempre Viva Rd, San Diego, CA