06 April 2026

Generations on the Badawi

Following the success of its debut in 2023, HERO-ERA’s Badawi Trail to the Last Oasis has returned with a refined and highly focused route, delivering an even more immersive rally experience.

William and Harry Medcalf have taken on the challenge in a 1926 3 Litre SuperSports whilst client Harry Tayler and navigator Andrew Thompson are embracing the rally in Harry’s 1930 4 ½ Litre Le Mans Bentley.

Set over 13 days and 5,000 kilometres, this year’s edition forms a spectacular loop through the western regions of Saudi Arabia, beginning and ending in Jeddah. The rally opened in dramatic fashion at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit before heading deep into a landscape shaped by ancient trade routes, vast deserts, and striking mountain ranges.

Competitors are experiencing the full diversity of the Kingdom, from flowing desert stages and rolling dunes to high-altitude roads carved through dramatic terrain. Sections inspired by classic endurance rallying routes add an extra layer of challenge, blending off-road adventure with precision Regularities and Sporting Sections.

Along the way, crews have encountered some of Saudi Arabia’s most remarkable cultural and architectural landmarks to date, where ancient history meets modern ambition, offering a journey that is as visually rich as it is demanding behind the wheel.

With a varied and high-quality entry, including pre-war machines, classic rally icons, and capable 4x4 contenders, the rally continues to promise both competitive depth and a unique atmosphere shaped by shared endurance and discovery.

More than a rally, the Badawi Trail remains a test of resilience, navigation, and spirit — bringing together a new generation of adventurers to explore one of the world’s most compelling and least-travelled landscapes.

Photo Credit: Will Broadhead