The Baja 1000 is coming home. After years of debate and environmental hurdles, Ensenada’s mayor Claudia Agatón Muñiz has officially greenlit the return of the race’s start and finish lines to the city’s iconic Arroyo Ensenada. The decision came after SCORE International presented its long-awaited environmental impact authorization—something race fans have been crossing their fingers for.
Mayor Agatón called the move a win for both the city and spectators, saying the arroyo setting will offer unbeatable views for the live broadcast, photos, and videos that circle the globe each year. She added that her administration is working closely with SCORE International to roll out a reinforced safety plan to protect both racers and the thousands of spectators expected to flood the route.
The arroyo section will begin at Primera Street and wrap up just before Calle Ámbar, bringing the action right into the heart of Ensenada. And the lineup? Packed. So far, more than 150 teams from around the world have signed up—representing countries like Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Peru, the United States, and of course, Mexico.
According to Mayor Agatón, the 58th edition of the BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 is set to give Ensenada’s tourism a strong year-end boost, with an estimated $10 million in economic impact expected between October 25 and November 16.
If you’ve ever wanted to feel the ground shake as the world’s toughest off-roaders tear through Ensenada’s dry riverbed, this is the year to do it. Just bring earplugs, sunscreen, and maybe a spare sense of sanity—because the Baja 1000 doesn’t do quiet.
