Expedition: Baja | Charity Run
October 17th - 20th
We are stoked for the opportunity to give back to our Baja amigos! We can think of no better way to give back than by attending the "Race for Hope" event, organized by our great partners at Ride Baja Mexican insurance. Following the event, we plan to spend a couple of days tackling some of our favorite off-road trails in northern Baja.
The annual Race for Hope is held at the Estero Beach Resort in Ensenada and is attended by over 200 children from 6+ orphanages. For many of these children in Baja, getting a ride in an Off-Road Truck is their dream. We will be offering these children the thrilling opportunity to realize their dreams by taking them for an exciting ride in our Raptors around the Estero Beach off-road race course.
Additionally, our goal is to raise funds to help support the orphanages that provide for these children. EXO will donate $1000 for every spot sold for this run. We also plan to host a charity raffle in conjunction with the run. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $20,000 USD, a target we believe is easily achievable with the support of the Raptor off-road community.
Run details
Day 1: USA to Ensenada. We will convoy as a group from El Cajon to Estero Beach Hotel for "Race for Hope".
Day 2: Ensenada to San Quintin
Day 3: San Quintin to San Felipe
Day 4: San Felipe to USA via Mexicali border crossing.
What’s INCLUDED:
- Professionally designed pre-ran course.
- Trail Support: Mechanics, commonly damaged stock spare parts, welding equipment, technical/GPS support.
- Fully equipped chase truck & trailer.
- 3 nights hotel accommodations.
- Dinners and breakfast included.
- EXO swag
- Escort to and from international border.
What’s REQUIRED (checklist will be performed stateside, trucks will be turned away if all items are not met):
- MOST IMPORTANTLY: Level-headed driving, within your capabilities
Mexico has many rules and regulations which participants may not be familiar with. The list below is VERY important that we follow, any restricted items brought into Mexico could mean imprisonment, and large fines.
- Passport for all participants (Driver, Passengers)
- Current registration and license plates
- Mexico full-coverage insurance for your truck through Ride Baja Insurance
- Off-Road-Ready truck, all services, proper prep, all in working order
- 1 full-size spare tires
- Race Radio 50-Watt or greater (details regarding frequencies to TBD)
- Off-road GPS Lowrance recommended
- Case of bottled water
- Basic tools and recovery gear (Strap, shackles, jack, etc)
- Layered clothing, for possibly variety of weather conditions
- Cooler recommended
- $20 in small US bills (singles) for Toll Roads
- Most locations accept USD, pesos can be used if preferred
- (Detailed item recommendation list to be provided to participants
What’s RESTRICTED:
- All weapons or ammunition of ANY type (even a single bullet)
- Large knives (small pocketknife OK, placed in tool bag, not cab)
- Any and all non-prescribed narcotics (Pills, drugs, etc)
- Marijuana (including prescribed, they won’t accept your medical marijuana card, haha)
- Drug paraphernalia or residue of ANY kind
- Alcohol on the roads/trails (There will be time to drink each evening)
- Use of US credit/debit cards not recommended, cash preferred for your own credit protection. (Speak with our event staff for details)
- Reckless driving or speeding on public roads is ABSOLUTELY prohibited at all times.
What is the cost?
$1000 will be donated from each spot sold. The price per vehicle is $3100, including one passenger. You may secure your spot with a $1000 deposit which is fully refundable 5 days from receipt. The remaining $2100 is due September 1st.
There are limited spots available for this run, due to the nature of the location and support that needs to be provided. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come basis, upon receipt of payment. Payment must be received to guarantee your spot on. this upcoming run. Additional passengers can be added for a cost of $200. (room allocated for your vehicle must be shared with all your passengers, as some places simply do not have enough rooms to accommodate any more people).
Cancellation Policy:
The $1000 deposit is refundable for the first 5 days after payment is received. There are no refunds after this initial 5 day period, including the final payment of $2100 due on September 1st.
Spots are 100% transferable without fees to another participant so you may sell your spot should you be unable to attend. We can assist in finding a participant to take your spot if we have a waiting list, but ultimately finding someone to take your spot will be your responsibility.
We are excited to bring the EXO runs and it’s participants to new locations, and guarantee this will be the run of a lifetime for many participants. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all, helping each participant successfully complete the adventure, building new experience and creating new friendships. This is NOT a race, but an adrenaline-filled experience that will give each driver a taste of the Baja peninsula in the safest way possible.
As mentioned before, this run will be booked on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. We will be fair and accept the timeliest entries first.
Thank You, we look forward to seeing you all on the trail.
-EXO Crew