Event Details

A five-day outdoor experience where vehicles, education, and community come together to create an environment where attendees can engage and connect.

EVENT FORMAT

A 5-day outdoor experience where vehicles, education, and community come together to engage and connect.

TRAIL RUNS

A curated collection of self-guided off-road routes for every skill level. Explore and discover the best of Anza Borrego & beyond.

EDUCATIONAL SKILLS

Hands-on sessions led by award-winning instructors will cover practical, real-world training designed to build confidence.

Alternative Activities

There’s more to OOTR than four wheels. Mix up your adventure with mountain biking, hiking, yoga, and group activities including Zumba and line dancing.

COMMUNITY

A curated mix of partner engagement, entertainment, and wellness activities designed to keep the energy high.

The Trail Runs: OOTR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

A curated collection of self-guided off-road routes built for every skill level. From scenic desert cruising to technical obstacle challenges, explore at your own pace, take on the challenge, and discover the best of the desert backcountry.
Powered by onX Offroad, each route includes mapped trails, waypoints, obstacles, and points of interest to help you discover some of the best terrain and destinations the area has to offer. Participants also have the opportunity to earn points and prizes by completing trails and visiting waypoints along the way.

EXCLUSIVE AO-MAPPED TRAILS & WAYPOINTS

EARN POINTS & WIN PRIZES

SPECIAL EDITION NIGHT TRAIL RUN

EDUCATION SKILLS

Education is a core part of the experience. Hands-on training sessions led by award-winning instructors will cover essential topics such as recovery techniques, vehicle setup, suspension performance, and trail strategy. These are not classroom-only sessions, this is applied learning, designed to give you the confidence to handle real-world conditions.

Mountain Biking

Hit the trails with Ride Krew for a full lineup of mountain bike experiences built for different skill levels. Start with a Fundamentals Clinic covering essential bike handling and trail skills, explore the scenic terrain of Mount Laguna on a beginner/intermediate ride, or step it up with an intermediate/advanced gravity-focused ride down Noble Canyon.
Whether you’re building confidence or looking for a technical challenge, Ride Krew’s experienced instructors will help you take your skills and trail riding to the next level.

FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS CLINIC

GUIDED TRAIL RIDES

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

PARTNER engagement

This year, Ocotillo on the Rocks 2026 will feature dedicated Partner Display areas and Live Product Demonstrations, creating a focused environment for partners to showcase their products in action. ​

We will have designated space available for vendor setups, allowing brands to engage directly with attendees, present new offerings, and demonstrate performance in real-world conditions. ​

This is an opportunity to give customers a hands-on understanding of how your products perform on the terrain they are built for, while building meaningful connections with a highly engaged audience.

DISPLAY AREAS

LIVE DEMOS

The Afterdark Experience: Electric Mirage

Is back again this year! A night trail run designed to deliver a completely different side of the desert experience. As the sun sets, we’ll head out under the stars, navigating the terrain in a way that transforms both the challenge and the atmosphere, bringing a new level of focus and excitement. ​

The night will culminate in a one-of-a-kind Afterdark Experience party: a light and music show to set the tone for an unforgettable night. Led by
Chad DeRosa, this high-energy party brings the community together for a celebration that blends adventure, music, and atmosphere into something truly unique to Ocotillo desert.

OCOTILLO ENTERTAINMENT

Beyond the trails and training, the experience continues with a thoughtfully curated lineup of entertainment and lifestyle activities designed to bring balance, connection, and energy to the event. From relaxed social gatherings to wellness-focused sessions and ongoing moments of excitement, this part of the program is built to keep the community engaged, recharged, and fully immersed throughout the entire week.

SUNSET SOCIAL

with Live Music, Themed Dinners & ​ Evening Entertainment

Wellness Sessions

to balance the physical experience: Yoga, Pilates and early morning hiking around beautiful Ocotillo desert.

Prizes & Giveaways

throughout the event.

FULL EXPERIENCE LINEUP