Horses in Baja (Centro Ecuestre Caballerizas Paraiso A.C.)

Second Annual Equine Endurance Race
2026-03-15 | CENTRO EQUESTRE CABALLERIZAS PARAISO A.C., El Dorado Ranch, San Felipe, Baja California, 21850, Mexico
Centro Ecuestre Caballerizas Paraíso is preparing for its SECOND ANNUAL Endurance Race!
Competitor Registration Form CLICK HERE
This is a Fundraising event to benefit our Therapeutic Riding programs.
Sponsor a Student Competitor
Endurance racing is a worldwide sport that is new to Baja…until now. Three races will be offered: a 25-mile, a 10-mile, and a 2.5-K for our CAM school students (students with disabilities).
Competitors must present their horses to the veterinary team on the 14th, from 1:00-3:00 PM, to confirm readiness to race and record “normal” vital signs. The horse and rider will be rechecked on March 15th, the morning of the race. For the 10-mile race, there will be a veterinary check after 5 miles and a veterinary check at the end of the second 5-mile loop..
Horses competing in the 25-mile race will continue after passing the second veterinary check.
At the 5, 10, and 25-mile mark, the horse will only have a limited time to return to “normal” heart rate and respiration and prove soundness before continuing or finishing.
Event Day Schedule:
6:30 AM breakfast snack bar opens for business (open until 2:00 PM)
7:00 AM Veterinarians begin pre-race check

Competition Secretary will be available

8:00 AM The first group of competitors starts the 25-mile race.

Small groups of competitors will start their races in 5-minute intervals. Beginning with 25-milers, then 10-milers, and finally the 5-K competitors.

10:00 AM (approximately) The first group of competitors will begin arriving for their second vet check before continuing to the second half of the 25-mile race.

The 10-mile racers will be finishing and reporting to the veterinarians

11:00 Am (approximately) The 5-K racers will finish and report to the Veterinarians.
1:00 PM (approximately) The 25-mile racers will cross the finish line and report to the veterinarians
3:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Concession stand re-opens: Food and drinks can be purchased at this time.

Places to Watch the Races:

Chateau San Felipe Winery: You can watch from their rooftop dining area while enjoying wine and food. The horses will be approaching from the west through the desert, crossing the highway, and traveling down the winery’s road to the beach portion of the race. The winery also has water stops for the horses.

Hilltops east of Centro Ecuestre Caballerizas Paraíso (you need to hike to them). Park at Centro Ecuestre Caballerizas Paraíso the morning of the 15th, and a volunteer will show you where to hike. It is only a mile. Purchase a snack at our concession stand and enjoy the desert walk.

Race Map:
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On-Site:

OMD Ambulance/paramedics
Farrier with Forge for “hot shoes”
three Equine Veterinarians
bathroom
horse camping sites for rent
