The rally, scheduled for Oct. 7-17 across the landscapes of Utah, Nevada, and California, demands precision over speed. Teams must rely entirely on traditional maps and compasses to survive the course. For the 2026 event, Jeep is leaning on the Desert Rated credentials of the Gladiator Mojave, a vehicle specifically engineered for high-speed sand and rugged trails with its reinforced frame, FOX internal bypass shocks, and hydraulic jounce bumpers.
Jeep Gladiator Mojave Returns to the 2026 Rebelle Rally
For the 11th consecutive year, the Jeep brand is heading to the Rebelle Rally, fielding a stock Gladiator Mojave in the grueling eight-day navigation challenge. Team 129, led by veteran competitor Nena Barlow and newcomer Hannah “Hurricane” Felton, will navigate 1,500 miles of desert terrain without GPS or cellular assistance.
Nena Barlow brings a decade of competition experience to the driver's seat, while Felton, a professional welder and fabricator, adds technical expertise to the pairing. Beyond their factory-backed effort, the brand is also incentivizing independent participants; Mopar will provide prizes for the top-finishing privateer teams through its FlexCare and Performance Parts divisions. With eight overall wins since the event's inception in 2016, the manufacturer aims to maintain its legacy in a competition that continues to serve as a primary proving ground for its off-road engineering.
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