Event Details
| Dates | September 9, 2026 – September 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCORE Desert Racing |
| Venue | Ensenada – SCORE Baja Race Start/Finish |
| Location | Ensenada, Baja California |
| Official Info & Tickets | score-international.com |
Quick Summary
- Race day: Saturday, Sept 12, 2026. Motorcycles and quads start at 5:00 AM and four-wheel vehicles at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
- Start/finish: Ensenada. The start is in front of the Riviera de Ensenada Center on Boulevard Costero; the timed finish is at Nelson Ranch, with a ceremonial finish at the Riviera
- Course: A single loop of 423.16 miles (pro) through Ojos Negros, Mike’s Sky Ranch, San Quintín and Erendira. The time limit is 16 hours
- Pole: Christopher Polvoorde, #94 Ford Raptor, 3:46.920, ahead of Alan Ampudia and Luke McMillin
- Watch live: SCORE Live Tracking, results.score-international.com and SCORE’s streams. RACER also carries coverage
- Results: Unofficial results Sunday, Sept 13 at 9:30 AM; official results at noon; awards at 12:30 PM
The 7th SCORE Baja 400 is round 3 of the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship, and the last race in Ensenada this year before the Baja 1000 moves to Los Cabos in November. Contingency and tech inspection fill Boulevard Costero on Friday, Sept 11 (8 AM–5 PM).
Race-Week Schedule
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Registration (qualifying teams only). Pre-running opened Sept 5 |
| Thu, Sept 10 | Qualifying at Rancho Grijalva, Ojos Negros |
| Fri, Sept 11 | Tech inspection and contingency, Boulevard Costero, 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sat, Sept 12 | Race: motorcycles and quads 5 AM, four-wheel vehicles 10 AM PT |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Unofficial results 9:30 AM, official results noon, awards 12:30 PM |
Recent Results
| Race | Overall car / truck | Overall motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Baja 400 | Alan Ampudia, #1 Ford Raptor, 8:12:29 (427.64 mi) | Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein, #7x Honda, 8:28:07 |
| 2026 Baja 500 | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor, 9:10:54 (468.70 mi) | Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein / Sam Pretscherer, #1x Honda, 9:49:12 |
| 2026 San Felipe 250 | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor, 4:29:45 | SLR Honda (Lynn / Klein / Pretscherer), 5:19:01 |
Heading down from California? Read our guides to driving into Mexico and SCORE’s spectator safety rules, which apply at every Baja race.
Race-Week Weather Forecast
| Day | Forecast | High / Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11 | Partly cloudy | 78°F / 70°F | 1% |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Fog | 76°F / 67°F | 3% |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Overcast | 77°F / 67°F | 1% |
Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every few hours. Temperatures in °F at the venue.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Baja 400?
The race is Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, from Ensenada. Motorcycles start at 5 AM and four-wheel vehicles at 10 AM Pacific Time.
How long is the 2026 Baja 400 course?
423.16 miles for pro classes (370.40 miles for sportsman classes), in a single loop from Ensenada.
Who won the 2025 Baja 400?
Alan Ampudia won overall in the #1 Ford Raptor Trophy Truck in 8:12:29.
Sources: SCORE – Baja 400 race info (PDF) · SCORE – Baja 400 schedule (PDF) · SCORE – Qualifying report · SCORE – 2025 Baja 400 · SCORE – 2026 Baja 500 · RACER – Baja 400 preview. Facts verified September 2026.