ABOUT THE RACE

SOLE Baja Travesia is a 400-kilometer adventure race traversing Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Teams of three will paddleboard, kayak, bike, trek, canyoneer and travel on the infamous Baja Desert cars as they race nonstop from San Felipe to Ensenada. This year's event includes an all women's division with prizes and cash for the top women's teams, a first in the sport of expedition adventure racing. Support crews will assist teams with gear changes and refueling at designated points along the course. The fastest teams are expected to finish in just over three days.

The 2008 SOLE Baja Travesia is North America's only Adventure Racing World Series Qualifier where the winning team receives a coveted spot to compete in the 2008 World Championships of Adventure Racing in Brazil.

Follow this year's event as teams from eight different countries challenge two-time champion Team DART-nuun. Watch for exciting live on-course coverage, videos, stories, and photos of your favorite teams. Race starts on March 24, 2008.

Schedule of Events

Friday March 21st
7pm Informal Music & Beer - La Angostura, San Felipe. Music by Ed and Hermie

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Saturday March 22nd
9am Staff Meeting - SF Marina Hotel Beach
3-6pm Registration/Check-In - SF Marina Hotel Beach
3-6pm Paddleboards Available for Demo
7pm SOLE Baja Travesia Tecate Beach Party - Join us on the beach for a Tecate party spring break style. Welcome, introduction of the teams and shirt exchange. Watch the full moon rise on the Sea of Cortez with your fellow adventurers, enjoy the bonfire, Tecate, and plenty of racing stories. Bring your own cheap, Mexican blanket, snacks and shirts for the team exchange.

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Sunday March 23rd
9am Pre-Race Meeting
10-3am Paddleboards Available for Demo

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Monday March 24th
11am Team Check-In
11:30am Race START

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Thursday March 27th
AM First Finishers Expected

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Saturday March 29th
Noon Course Closes
7pm Awards Ceremony - No Host Dinner/Drinks at Corona Hotel, Ensenada