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RALLY
LET'S GET READY TO RALLY.
Gear Up - Albuquerque, NM
Recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, Albuquerque's ethnic tapestry is reflected in its architecture, artwork, cultural centers and cuisine. Countless customs and traditions are a vibrant part of daily life in the city, making Albuquerque the cultural capital of the Southwest.
New Mexico's largest city, the Albuquerque Metro area has over 908,200 residents and is growing at a steady pace of 1 to 2 percent a year. The area's five-year growth rate is projected at 7.2 percent compared with the national rate of 4.0 percent. Even as a larger city, Albuquerque can't help but retain its neighborhood feel.
Day 1 - Durango, CO
Durango is a small city in southwestern Colorado, near the New Mexico border. The 19th-century Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train passes mountains and canyons. In the city center, its affiliated Railroad Museum displays restored locomotives, aircraft and a baggage car converted into a movie theater. Nearby, the Powerhouse Science Center offers interactive exhibits in a former power plant.
Day 2 - Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction is a city in Colorado's Western Slope region. It's known as the hub of Colorado's wine country. Split into 5 sections, James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park offers river access, lakes, biking trails and wildlife. The Museum of the West displays prehistoric pottery and 19th-century firearms. West of the city, trail-lined Colorado National Monument is a park with red sandstone monoliths and canyons.
Day 3 - Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. It is the seat of Salt Lake County, the most populous county in the state. The city is the core of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which had a population of 1,257,936 at the 2020 census.
Day 4 - Build Your Own Adventure
Spend the day exploring Salt Lake City, forge ahead to Bozeman or visit a National Park along the way. You decide today's drive and where you overnight.
Day 5 - Bozeman, MT
Bozeman is a city in southern Montana, in the Rocky Mountains. Downtown, Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies traces the area's history and mounts special exhibitions. It houses the Siebel Dinosaur Complex, with a notable collection of T. rex specimens, and a planetarium. The nearby Bridger Range, to the north, and the Spanish Peaks, to the south, have trails for skiing, biking and hiking.
Day 6 - Missoula, MT
Missoula is a city in southern Montana, in the Rocky Mountains. Downtown, Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies traces the area's history and mounts special exhibitions. It houses the Siebel Dinosaur Complex, with a notable collection of T. rex specimens, and a planetarium. The nearby Bridger Range, to the north, and the Spanish Peaks, to the south, have trails for skiing, biking and hiking.
Day 7 - Spokane, WA
Spokane is a city in eastern Washington state. It's home to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, which explores the region's history through exhibits on art, culture and Native American heritage. Next door, Tudor-style Campbell House dates from the early 1900s. Vast Riverfront Park, site of the 1974 World's Fair, has a sculpture walk. In the park, a cable car offers views over tumbling Spokane Falls.
Day 8 - Yakima, WA
Yakima is a city in Washington state. It's situated in the fertile Yakima Valley, known for its wineries and apple orchards. Yakima Valley Museum has exhibits on local history, including wooden wagons and a 1930s soda fountain. The Yakima Valley Trolleys criss-cross the area in summer. Bordering the Yakima River, the Yakima Area Arboretum encompasses gardens, natural areas and a large collection of trees.
Day 9 - Seattle, WA
Seattle, a city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and contains thousands of acres of parkland. Washington State's largest city, it's home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquartered in its metropolitan area. The futuristic Space Needle, a 1962 World's Fair legacy, is its most iconic landmark.
CHARITY
Our Charity.
OVER $90,000 RAISED!
#ForTheDriveToSaveThemAll
Together, the MINI Community raised over $90,000 dollars to support our Charity Partner BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY®. MINI Owners put their hearts and creativity into supporting the cause. Through peer FUNdraising, quilt raffles, Plant Oxford auctions, Brompton folding bike entries - the #BigLove flowed in $1 dollar at a time.
The money raised can:
- House and feed ~3,600 homeless pets for a day or;
- Microchip ~500 dogs and cats or;
- Spay / neuter 1,440 cats or;
- Save the lives of ~270 kittens
In addition to the money raised, 9 dogs found their furever homes during the Greenville, SC adoption event. Pretty amazing stuff happens when MINI Owners motor for a cause.
Best Friends Animal Society is committed to ending the killing in America's animal shelters by 2025 ensuring there are No More Homeless Pets. You can support their mission by donating, volunteering or fostering.
SCHEDULE
Route at a Glance.
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM → Durango, CO
Rise & Rally: Balloon Fiesta Park, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Durango, CO → Grand Junction, CO
Rise & Rally: Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301
Grand Junction, CO → Salt Lake City, UT
Rise & Rally: Lincoln Park, 910 N 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Build Your Own Adventure
Spend the day exploring Salt Lake City, forge ahead to Bozeman or visit a National Park along the way. You decide today's drive and where you overnight.
Build Your Own Adventure
Explore on own and end your day in Bozeman, MT.
Bozeman, MT → Missoula, MT
Rise & Rally: Hardscrabble Ranch, 15660 Brackett Creek Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
Missoula, MT → Spokane, WA
Rise & Rally: University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812
Spokane, WA → Yakima, WA
Rise & Rally: Comstock Park, 3012 S Howard Street, Spokane, WA 99203
Yakima, WA → Seattle, WA
Rise & Rally: Fullbright Park, 4508 Main Street, Union Gap, WA 98903
Seattle, WA → Return Home
GALLERY
Relive memories from 2022.
We reunited & rallied all the way from Burlington, VT to Greenville, SC - zig zagging through 9 states and covering close to 2,000 miles.
Be sure to check out some of our favorite images from the trip by clicking on the photos by day links below.
Our Sponsors and Partners
MINI TAKES THE STATES would like to thank our sponsors and partners who made the journey possible.
FAQ
So many miles. So many questions.
We've compiled a list of some of the most asked questions from MINI enthusiasts who are captivated by the idea of a cross-country rally and supplied the answers right here.
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WHAT IS MINI TAKES THE STATES?
MINI Takes the States (MTTS) is a consumer-based loyalty event that will kick-off in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, July 13, 2024, and finish in Seattle, WA on Sunday, July 21, 2024. MINI owners rally together on twisty back roads through multiple states on an iconic American road trip. It's the ninth biennial MINI road rally and it's sure to be yet another experience of a lifetime.
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HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registration will open through minitakesthestates.com in March 2024.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN MTTS?
Owners and future owners from all over the country are invited to participate, however you must drive a MINI in the rally. Future owners can test drive our MINI family of vehicles at a local MINI dealer.
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IS THERE A FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MTTS RALLY?
Yes, there is a tiered pricing structure to participate in MTTS. The fee is per person and is non-transferable and non-refundable. You are welcome to join us for just a day, a few cities, for leg 1 or leg 2, or rally the full route. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Pricing will be released when registration opens. Historically participation is less than $50 a day.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
In addition to the event goodie bag, MINI hosts a morning Rise & Rally drive-off event and provides a light breakfast.
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WHERE DO I STAY?
You are responsible for your accommodation arrangements and may stay wherever you wish. There are even some participants who camp.
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HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT MTTS UPDATES?
Join the email list and check back on minitakesthestates.com periodically to see what is new. You can also follow MINI USA on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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WILL THERE BE A MTTS MERCHANDISE COLLECTION?
As always, MINI will offer a limited selection of items for sale to support the event. Look for more information when registration opens in March.
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I OWN A MINI COOPER SE BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE. WILL MTTS OFFER A CHARGING SOLUTION?
Average drive distances are 200+ miles per day and public charging opportunities along the planned route are minimal. Charging opportunities will not be built into the daily drives and will not be available at the morning Rise & Rally locations.
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DOES MINI USA ASSIST WITH VEHICLE TRANSPORT?
As there are so many different home locations, MINI USA does not coordinate transportation on a national level. We recommend that participants coordinate amongst themselves locally.
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CAN I RENT A MINI AND PARTICIPATE?
Some car rental companies do have MINI vehicles in their fleet but there is no guarantee that if you book a MINI, you will get a MINI. MINI USA does not coordinate car rentals.
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DOES MINI PROVIDE ROADSIDE SERVICE ON MTTS?
Every morning we will have Technicians available to consult on service issues you may have encountered while on the road. However, the services our Technicians can perform on-site are limited. Most repairs - damaged tires, windshields, brakes, engine, etc. will need to be referred to the closest MINI dealer. On MTTS, MINI does provide courtesy towing service to the closest MINI dealer (even if your MINI is outside of warranty) but all repair costs are the responsibility of the participant. We strongly advise you to schedule a service appointment at your MINI dealer before hitting the road.
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ARE PETS WELCOME AT MTTS?
You are welcome to bring your pet along for the ride, however, please be aware not all venues accommodate pets. Participants must honor Service Animal Only policies and be cognizant that in July event locations can be high-heat and uncomfortable for pets.
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DO YOU OFFER VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, OR GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS AT THE RISE & RALLY BREAKFAST?
Where possible, we try to include a fresh fruit option, but this is not always achievable. Participants with food allergies or restrictions are advised to plan accordingly.
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HOW AND WHEN WILL I KNOW WHAT ROUTE TO DRIVE EACH DAY?
The route will be released closer to the event date (and yes, we will share GPX files in advance).
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CAN I OPERATE A DRONE AT MTTS EVENTS?
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our guests, MINI USA strictly prohibits the operation of or use of any unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as "Drones," on, from, or above MINI TAKES THE STATES 2024 premises, events or venues. This includes all UAVs regardless of size, weight, or purpose. The official MTTS photo and video crew is authorized to use drones in accordance with the FAA, local law enforcement and venue policies.
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