Jun 4, 2024 CE
Route Announcement
The organizers officially announce the route for the 2025 Dakar Rally, which will start in Bisha and finish in Riyadh, featuring the return of the 48-hour chrono stage format.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jan 3, 2025 CE
Scheduled Prologue
The 2025 Dakar Rally is scheduled to begin with the prologue stage in Bisha, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of the 47th edition of the race.
Jan 4, 2025 CE
Stage 1
The first full competitive stage of the rally is scheduled to take place, with competitors heading from Bisha into the Saudi Arabian desert.
Jan 7, 2025 CE
48-Hour Chrono Stage
The innovative 48-hour chrono stage, where competitors must stop where they are at a designated time and camp overnight, is scheduled to take place during the first week of the rally.
Jan 11, 2025 CE
Scheduled Rest Day
The traditional rest day is scheduled to occur in Hail, allowing teams and drivers to perform major mechanical repairs and rest before the grueling second week of competition.
Jan 17, 2025 CE
Scheduled Finish
The 2025 Dakar Rally is scheduled to conclude in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the final stage and the traditional podium ceremony for the class winners.