Enduro del Verano

Brainchild of Charlie 'Boy' Allue and Victor Gilabert,^[1] the first race took place in Pinamar in 1992 in which over 250 motorcycles took part and more than 1,500 spectators attended.^[2] From 1998 the races started to attract international participants.^[3] The event was subsequently held at various locations until 2006 when it was held at Villa Gesell and continues to be held there.^[1]

The competition was not held in 2002^[4] and came close to being cancelled in 2007 when provincial security agencies refused authorisation for it. It went ahead under the personal responsibility of the mayor Luis Baldo.^[5] Various supercross categories were added that year creating the Supercross del Verano (Summer Supercross) within the overall event.^[3]

A world record for the largest quad race was set in 2013^[6] and was included in the Guinness Book of World Records. The following year it became an 'Eco Enduro' with strong measures in place to protect the venue.^[7]

In 2017 the Moto Beach Classic was added to the schedule for motorcycles manufactured between 1970 and 1982.^[1]

American Chad Wiennen became the first non-Argentinian to win the quad race in 2019.^[2]

The event was cancelled in 2021 and 2022 as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[8] It became a round of the inaugural FIM World Sand Races Cup in 2023^[9] and was also on the World Cup calendar in 2024.^[10]

1,173 registered participants, including 624 on motorcycles, competed in 2025, the highest number to date.^[11]

The 12.5 km (7.8 mi) circuit is situated amongst the dunes of Villa Gesell, some of which are 45 m (148 ft) high, and includes a section along the shore^[1] 40 m (130 ft) from the water.^[12]

A sprint race takes place on the Saturday and the main race on the Sunday.^[13] There are many categories and classes catering for motorcycles and quads including supercross and enduro type events.^[14]

Entry for spectators is free but there is a requirement to donate a non-perishable food item or a school supply^[9] for children's homes and social service organisations.^[1]

• Bibione Sand Storm
• Enduro del Invierno
• Enduropale du Touquet
• Monte Gordo Sand Race
• Weston Beach Race