2026 EVENT:
14 STAGES
1300 Kms
Come experience this incredible event in central Peru!
Andes, cloud forest and Amazon. 76% timed stages.
BAJA and DAKAR veterans sharing their knowledge and experience with novices, riding together and sharing stories around the campfire in the Bivouacs!
2026 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ON RACE VEHICLE
1) NAVIGATION: We use RALLY NAVIGATOR roadbooks (left photo below), either physical (paper) or electronic (on your cell or tablet using the free RALLY NAVIGATOR ROADBOOK READER app, symbol below, far right)... or you can use both. We recommend BOTH (at least on motos) as the electronics could fail for a number of reasons (running out of charge, dropping it in the river, etc).
2) TRANSPONDERS: We use RALLYCOMP transponder equipment for waypoints, speed zones, emergency calls, etc.
3) FUEL: Race vehicles MUST have a minimum fuel range of 120 km. Auxilary (and homologated) tanks are allowed. Refueling is done during the Laison Stages (designated on roadbook as 'TE') at regular fuel stations along the way (noted in the roadbook) by regular fuel station atendees (90 and 95 octane fuel available), or in the Assitance Zones (SERVICE or BIVOUAC) by the rider or team members in the designated refueling area. See photo below (center) of Race Itinerary for km ranges between re-fueling of each day (green blocks in the 6th column).
4) MASK: Your front mask (in front of your instruments on your moto or cuad) MUST be AT LEAST (above headlight) 25cm high x 30cm wide for your competition number which the organization will supply graphics of. On your SxS/UTV, the 'mask' area must be on the front hood.
5) OBLIGATOTY PROMOTER SPACE: On the race moto or cuad, on the left side of the vehicle, anywhere behind the left leg of the rider, MUST be a 10cm tall x 25cm wide space with WHITE background for the organization to place the logos of the three primary sponsors of the event. On all SxS/UTVs and all Team Support Vehicles, ALL SPACE on both forward doors must be left free for Event Sponsors.
2026 RACER AND RACE VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
5A) Full face helmet with certification less than 5 years old
5B1) Ridgid neck brace required for MotoRally, MotoOpen 'A', MotoOpen 'B', and IronMan categories.
5B2) Foam neck brace as a minimum is required for ADVENTURE, TT, CUADS, and Muleteers categories.
5C) Chest protector (foam covered by hard plastic) with back and shoulder protection.
5D) Elbow protection (foam covered hard plastic).
5E) Riding gloves.
5F) Riding pants with with hip padding.
5G) Knee and shin protection (hard plastic)
5H) Hard toe racing/riding boots that reach 3/4 shin level.
5I) Hydropak (minimum 1.5 LT)
5J) Emergency survival kit (to be defined)
5K) Emergency medical kit (to be defined)
NOTE: No metal item may be carried (tools. parts, etc) on the body of the racer but can be starpped to the motorcycle where they do not endager the rider.
6A) All components of the Race Vehicle must be in EXCELLENT condition.
6B) Ridgid handguards of the aluminum bar/plastic style are required.
6C) No rear footpegs or footpeg mounts allowed.
