Pacific Coast Builder’s Run
🔧Builder’s Run

Pacific Coast Builder’s Run

Highway 1, job-site stops, and conversations about what we’re building.

Sat, August 15 — Tue, August 18, 2026Big Sur to Mendocino, California3 days
13 of 20 spots open

Starts in

140d 23h

Duration

3days

Capacity

20drivers

Registered

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About This Camp

Highway 1, job-site stops, and conversations about what we’re building.

What to Expect

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Route

Scenic highways with planned stops at meaningful sites

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Community

Conversations with builders, makers, and entrepreneurs

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Vehicle Prep

Any Rivian — the road is the destination

Amenities

Local coffee, co-working stops, evening dinners

Route Stats

Route Stats

Total Distance

165 miles

Elevation Gain

+1,800 ft

Elevation Loss

-1,700 ft

Max Elevation

3,200 ft

Terrain

Mixed: highway, coastal road

Difficulty

Moderate

Est. Drive Time

5 hrs drive time

Elevation Profile

Elevation Profile

3,200 ftCoast Start (50 ft)Job Site (120 ft)

Route Map

Route Map

Route Map — Coming Soon

Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle Requirements

Minimum Pack
Standard
Recommended Tires
All-Season or Highway (H/T)
Nearest Charger
45 miles
Recovery Gear
Not Required
Towing Notes
Work trailers welcome. Max 6,000 lb tow rating applies.

Gear Checklist

Gear Checklist

Bring

  • 20°F sleeping bag
  • Work layers + rain shell
  • Sturdy work boots
  • Laptop + charger
  • Headlamp + spare batteries
  • Refillable water bottle (1L+)
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Provided

  • Camp kitchen (stove, utensils)
  • Mobile office tent
  • Starlink internet access
  • First aid kit
  • Portable power station
  • Camp comms (radio + satellite)

Weather Window

Typical Conditions

Temperature

52°–68°F

night / day

Precipitation

20%

chance

Conditions

Coastal fog mornings, clear afternoons

Wind

15 mph

Best time: Fog clears by 10 AM most mornings

Pack for: 52°F nights, 68°F days, morning fog

Itinerary

Day 1

Roll Out

Morning briefing, first leg of the route, roadside lunch

Day 2

Build Stops

Visit local makers, share stories, evening dinner at a hidden gem

Day 3

The Long Road

Coastal cruise, co-working stop, sunset gathering

Best For

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Location

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Big Sur to Mendocino, California

Big Sur to Mendocino traces the edge of the continent — 1,000-foot sea cliffs, redwood groves, and small towns built by people who chose to stay close to the edge.

Gallery

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Ready to Go?

13 spots still open — but they won’t last.

Pacific Coast Builder’s Run

13 spots remaining