Looking for the 2025 Baja 1000 map? You’re in the right spot. We’ve pulled the available information directly from SCORE International. This map shows exactly where the racers will cut through the desert and the towns along the way.
Right now, we have the main course map released from SCORE. We’ve dug through the events schedule to let you know where the race starts and ends, what major cities and towns it’s passing through, and other core details about the 2025 Baja 1000.
SCORE International has NOT yet released the GPS files for the 2025 Baja 1000. It should be available at 6pm on October 23. Once available, we will upload them to easy-to-use
Google MyMaps (as we’ve done with past years, like the 2024 Baja 1000 map). For now, we can only work with what SCORE has released.
Event Dates and Start Times
The event dates for the SCORE Baja 1000 are from November 10 – 16, 2025 with the actual race starting on Friday November 14th. Motos and Quads are scheduled to start staging at 11:45pm on Thursday the 13th, then the Moto/Quad ceremonial start is at 12:15am on Friday the 14th (just after midnight). The Moto/Quad race officially begins at 1:00 am on the 14th.
About 8 hours later, the staging begins for all 4-Wheel classes at 8:00 am on Friday the 14th. The ceremonial start is at 9:00am and all the race start for all 4-Wheel Classes starts at 10:00 am. All classes have a 36-hour maximum to finish the race.
Course Details
Like last year, this year’s Baja 1000 course sticks to Baja California and does a loop starting and ending in Ensenada. Most of the events in Ensenada are held at inside or in front of the Riviera de Ensenada Cultural Center (RDECC). Next year in 2026 it will be in Baja Sur for the first time ever!
The Pro Class race course is 854 miles (1,375 km) long, while Sportsman Classes will conquer 720.95 miles (1,160 km).
How To See the Baja 1000
Road closures are common for the Baja 1000 since the race course takes over main roads. Arrive early and be prepared to stay late. It’s a great time to try out Baja California Camping. You can shoot for a hotel reservation, but the prime locations might already be booked.
And if you’re coming to Baja from out of town, don’t forget to either get your Mexican car insurance or to rent a car. We recommend Baja Bound for car insurance as they have exceptional customer service and incredible policies.
You do need Mexican car insurance. Liability insurance from a Mexican company is required to legally drive in Mexico.
Be prepared with:
- Binoculars to see the trucks from far off before they zoom past
- Air compressor with jump starter so you can air down over soft sand for traction
- Large water jugs to deal with long times in the desert
- Camping fridge and an EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus portable power station for chilled drinks and food without ice
Top Spots to Watch the 2025 Baja 1000
There are many great places to see the 2025 Baja 1000 from this year. Here is a brief breakdown of our top spots:
- Ensenada: Check out the start and finish in one of Baja’s bustling cities. Well-known for seafood and scenic views. Don’t forget to check out La Bufadora if your Baja road trip takes you nearby.
- San Quintin: A major agricultural area that’s just south of Ensenada on the Pacific side, will catch racers fresh off the start as they head south.
- Cataviña: If you’re looking for one of the southernmost points to watch the Baja 1000 in 2025, this is it. Filled with giant cardones cacti, this is an extremely remote stargazing paradise. Make sure to have plenty of fuel and supplies as there is very little in this town. Hotel Mision Catavina is a great place to stay (if you can get a reservation).
- Bahia San Luis Gonzaga: After racers make their way about 380 miles south, they’ll flip around and start north up the Sea of Cortez side. This is one of the most developed spots to watch on that side, although the accommodations and restaurants are limited. Multiple spots to camp though.
- Puertecitos: A small private community with some camping options. Natural seaside hot springs are the main attraction, plus some excellent artwork by Sergey Gornushkin at Pez Gallery and spread throughout town.
- San Felipe: As usual, you’ll need to head inland to see the race go past San Felipe.
- San Matias, Lázaro Cárdenas, & Héroes de la Independencia: Racers head back west toward Ensenada, crossing through the central peninsula towns.
Notable Exceptions
And here are some notable exceptions to the list where the race is NOT going to be passing by:
- Tijuana: Baja’s biggest city will not be hosting the event. Not sure anyone would want to see that traffic nightmare if that were to happen anyway.
- Tecate: Although the race isn’t going through Tecate, it is a good place to cross the border offering a straight shot to Ensenada through a scenic bypass. You’ll pass through El Valle de Guadalupe, a major wine-making region with farm-to-table restaurants.
- Mexicali: This bustling border town is also left off the race list.
- Baja California Sur: Scratch the entire state off your list of places to watch the 2025 Baja 1000 race from. Head north to Catavina or San Luis Gonzaga. You will not be able to see the race from any of these hot spots:
- Los Cabos / Todos Santos / La Paz
- Nopolo / Loreto Bay
- Mulege / Bahia Concepcion
- Santa Rosalia
- San Ignacio
- Guerrero Negro
BIG NEWS for the 2026 Baja 1000
SCORE International has announced that the race course will start and finish in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur for the 59th race in 2026. This is the first-time Baja Sur will host the entire event!
Detailed Maps for 2025 Baja 1000 Race
At this time, we don’t have sufficient information to provide more detailed race maps for the 2025 Baja 1000. Once SCORE International releases the GPS files, we will create easy-to-use Google Maps with multiple images showing more detail of the course through busy areas. We’ll also create a Google MyMaps, which you can use to upload race points directly into your Google Maps account and app.
Check back here after SCORE releases the GPS files on October 23rd. We hope to have our maps up by October 25th.
Baja 1000 Ensenada Start Information
The SCORE Baja 1000 race kicks off in Ensenada, Baja California on Friday November 14th. Here is the current schedule of the starts on the 15th:
- 11:45 pm (Thurs): Staging for Motos and Quads
- 12:15 am (Fri): Ceremonial START for Motos and Quads
- 1:00 am: RACE START for Motos and Quads
- 8:00 am: Staging for 4-Wheel Classes (Trophy Trucks included)
- 9:00 am: Ceremonial START for 4-Wheel Classes
- 10:00 am: START for all 4-Wheel Classes
The 2025 Baja 1000 Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday the 16th at 12:00 pm (noon).
Where Does the Baja 1000 Go Through?
If you want a great spot to see the Baja 1000, stick to the northern state of Baja California. You can choose from the pacific side from Ensenada down to a little south of San Quintin. Or choose remote areas in the middle of the peninsula near Catavina.
You can catch the racers heading back north on the Sea of Cortez side from about San Luiz Gonzaga to San Felipe. Then once again, they’ll head inland to cross the peninsula before finishing back in Ensenada.
More Information About the 2025 SCORE Baja 1000
The information used to create this article for the SCORE Baja 1000 comes directly from the race host, SCORE International. If you can’t find an answer to your question here, you can head over to their website. It has information mainly geared toward racers, but there is a fan section and a magazine-like publication you can get for free with a lot of team information and background.
Here is a link directly to the schedule of events for the 2025 SCORE Baja 1000.
SCORE Baja 1000 Map: Summary
Whether you catch the excitement from Ensenada or check out the racers as they fly past a more remote area at top speed, knowing the Baja 1000 course map will make a big difference. Don’t forget to watch for road closures, bring plenty of water, and enjoy your time watching the race.