Hail Hosts 2026 Toyota International Rally Baja

Hail Region will launch the 21st edition of the Hail Toyota International Baja Rally 2026 today, organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The event will run until January 31.

 The rally features five international and continental championships, including Baja championships organized under the regulations of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), in addition to the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Baja Championship. The event brings together elite drivers and riders from within the Kingdom and abroad, competing in categories for cars, motorcycles, and quad bikes.

 The competition will begin today with the prologue stage in the Mashar area, covering a total distance of 35 kilometers, including a six-kilometer timed special stage to determine starting positions. The first stage will take place on Friday in the Baqaa area, spanning a total distance of 414 kilometers, including 242 kilometers of special stages.

 The rally will conclude on Saturday with the second and final stage in Baqaa city, covering a total distance of 323 kilometers, including 151 kilometers of special stages, followed by the closing press conference and the winners’ award ceremony at Al-Maghwa Park in the city of Hail.