Driver Application
Join the Adventure
Before You Apply
1,000 miles.
Three unforgettable days in October 2026.
The rest unfolds.
Boulder is the only constant. The route, challenges, checkpoints, and a few surprises are revealed over time because discovering the journey is part of the experience. You'll always know what you need to know, just never the whole story at once.
Once you join ENCOR, we'll create your personal ENCOR page, making it easy to share your story, invite friends, family, and supporters to join your journey, and track your fundraising progress as every donation helps create meaningful impact. We'll provide the tools, resources, and support along the way, so you can focus on the adventure while helping create opportunities for children and youth.
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Register
Complete your registration, secure your place, and let the countdown begin.
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Find Your Car 60 days out
Sixty days before departure, the search is on. Whether it's a $900 Craigslist special or the car you dreamed about when you were 17, this is when the fun begins. You'll have sixty 60 days to buy it, prepare it, and make it your own — enough time to purchase, register, insure, and handle DMV requirements.
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Boulder, Colorado Start in Boulder
Every ENCOR 1000 adventure begins and ends in Boulder, Colorado. Everything in between is where the stories are made. Boulder, Colorado. The 2026 inaugural tour runs October 8–10th, 2026.
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The Reveal
About a week before departure, you'll discover your destination. Until then... Enjoy the anticipation.