How big is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

More than 600,000 acres, or roughly 1,000 square miles. It is the largest state park in California and the third largest in the United States, spanning parts of San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties.

How much does it cost to enter Anza-Borrego?

Day use is $10 per vehicle, collected at the Visitor Center, developed campgrounds and several popular trailheads including The Slot and Hellhole Canyon. The park has no entrance gates and much of it can be accessed without a fee.

When is wildflower season at Anza-Borrego?

Annual wildflowers can appear from January through mid-April, with peak bloom most often between late February and early April. Timing varies year to year based on rainfall and temperature.

Is Anza-Borrego a Dark Sky Park?

Yes. The park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2018 at Silver tier. Borrego Springs, the town at its center, has been an International Dark Sky Community since 2009, the first in California.

Do I need four-wheel drive at Anza-Borrego?

Not for the paved roads, the Visitor Center or the main campgrounds. The vast majority of the park's roughly 500 miles of dirt roads do require a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park open at night?

Yes, the park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The Visitor Center is open daily 9am to 5pm October through May, and weekends and holidays only June through September.

Race Across America Management • July 20, 2026

World Time Trial Championships Paused for 2026

Organizers announce no 2026 event as they review the race's long-term sustainability, with plans to work toward a return in 2027.

The World Time Trial Championships bring cyclists, support crews and visitors from around the world to Borrego Springs, generating activity for local hotels, restaurants and businesses. The cancellation of the 2026 event will be felt throughout the community.

----------- A MESSAGE TO THE 6-12-24 HOUR WORLD TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMUNITY

After careful consideration, we have decided there will be no 2026 edition of the WTTC. The WTTC has become very popular, attracting participants from around the world. But there are considerable challenges. The pause is being taken to allow time to review the long-term sustainability of the event. We believe it’s important to take the time needed to assess the long-term path, rather than create expectations around a 2026 event before that work has been completed. Our intention is to use this period to determine the best path forward for the WTTC, with the goal of working toward a return in 2027 with a clear path to sustainability.

We know how much the event means to the riders, support crew members, volunteers, and partners, as well as the host community. You all are the soul and strength of the WTTC. The entire WTTC community deserves to be preserved and honored. It is for this reason we have chosen transparency and clarity over haste.

We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and your passion, which are at the heart of every decision we make. Further updates will be shared in due course.

- Fred Boethling (President & CEO) Rick Boethling (VP & Executive Director)

World Time Trial Championships Organizers

Contact: info@raceacrossamerica.org