Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Eminence, IN
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When is Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp?

Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp takes place on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Eminence, IN.

What distances does Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp offer?

Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp offers 14 events: 44 Mile E-Bike, 44 Mile, 44 Mile Single Speed, 44 Mile Junior (18 & Under), 44 Mile Tandem, 100K E-Bike, 100K, 100K Junior (18 & under), 100K Single Speed, 100K Tandem, 100 Mile Tandem, 100 Mile Junior (18 & under), 100 Mile, 100 Mile Single Speed.

Event Distance Price
44 Mile E-Bike 8 spots left 44.0 mi $80.00 Register
44 Mile 44.0 mi $80.00 Register
44 Mile Single Speed 4 spots left 44.0 mi $80.00 Register
44 Mile Junior (18 & Under) 44.0 mi $80.00 Register
44 Mile Tandem 4 spots left 44.0 mi $80.00 Register
100K E-Bike 4 spots left 63.0 mi $95.00 Register
100K 63.0 mi $95.00 Register
100K Junior (18 & under) 63.0 mi $95.00 Register
100K Single Speed 3 spots left 63.0 mi $95.00 Register
100K Tandem 2 spots left 63.0 mi $95.00 Register
100 Mile Tandem 3 spots left 100.0 mi $110.00 Register
100 Mile Junior (18 & under) 100.0 mi $110.00 Register
100 Mile 100.0 mi $110.00 Register
100 Mile Single Speed 14 spots left 100.0 mi $110.00 Register

How much does Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp cost?

Registration for Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp starts at $110.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp held?

Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp is held in Eminence, IN at 6760 State Road 42 North.

About Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp

This is Indiana: Farm fields stretching to the horizon, dotted with silhouettes of barns and intersected by miles of lightly traveled gravel roads. Century-old covered bridges crossing serene streams. Beautiful wooded oases offering shelter from the July sun. Hills (yes, Hills!) that will wake the legs and burn the lungs (but not for too long, because remember, this is Indiana). And a handful of small towns where you’ll be greeted by a wave and a smile as you pass through.

​The Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp is meant to celebrate all this. Three distances are available (100 miles, 100K, and 44 miles), so whether you're a seasoned cyclist seeking a new and compelling challenge or an adventurous spirit eager to explore Indiana’s backroads on two wheels, we invite you to be a part of this journey with us.

Oh, and about the Dust Bowl name? Let’s just say it can be pretty dry around these parts in late summer. But it could also be rainy, or damp, or chilly, or absolutely beautiful. Remember, this is Indiana!

2026 is year #6 of Indiana’s Premier Gravel Race! The 2025 race sold out in 2 days, so sign up now to ensure you can Get Dusty with us this July!

Register Now — From $110.00

2024 Rider Tech Guide

2025 Rider Tech Guide will be published in early July. 

Click the image below to view the 2024 Rider Tech Guide.  Most of this info will remain the same for 2025, but you will still want to review the 2025 guide for any changes once it is available.

Camping Rules, Waiver of Liability, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement

By purchasing an On-Site Camping spot, I agree to these Camping Rules and Waiver of Liability, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement:
The undersigned (collectively, “Camper”) recognize(s) that there are inherent risks involved in camping and camping activities and programs. Camper understands that he/she/they have a duty to exercise reasonable care for Camper’s own safety and the safety of those for whom Camper is responsible.

In consideration for being permitted to camp at the Campground Venue in a personal tent or vehicle, as well as utilize the facilities and services of the Campground Venue, I, the Camper, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director (Elevate Endurance LLC), the Event (Dust Bowl 100), and/or the Camping Venues (Eminence Community Schools and A&A Volunteer Fire Department). I, the Camper, agree to the following:

1. Release from Liability. Camper RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, and COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the Released Parties or their directors, officers, agents, employees, and insurance carriers from any loss, damage, claim, or demand, whatsoever, including any such claims relating to injury or loss to the person or property of Camper or resulting in the death of Camper, whether caused by the negligence of any Released Party or otherwise while the Camper is at the Campground Venue and/or participating in any Campground Venue activity.

2. Indemnification. Camper agrees to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties and their directors, officers, agents, employees, and insurance carriers from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of Camper at the Campground Venue, including, but not limited to, any and all damages, loss, theft or destruction of any personal property or vehicles. 

3. Damages or Losses. Neither Released Parties nor their directors, officers, employees, agents, or insurers, shall be responsible to Camper for any loss, damage, or claim. Camper assumes all liability or responsibility for any acts of any third person, including other Campers, campers or guests of the Campground Venue. Camper ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE.  

4. Notification. Camper shall promptly notify the Event Promoter of any and all accidents occurring at the campground venue or any damage caused to the campground venue. Camper shall provide full details concerning the damage or accident. Camper shall forward to the event promoter and Campground Venue a copy of every Demand, Notice, Summons, or other Process received in connection with any and all claims, suits, or other legal proceedings resulting from any accident or damage.  

5. Entire Agreement. There are no oral agreements and this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding on their heirs, executors, administrators, and their legal representatives successors and assigns.  

6. Minors. Each Camper executing this Agreement intends to be legally bound by this Agreement as well as to bind each and every minor attending with such Camper.

7. Camping Rules. By signing this agreement and reserving a camping spot, the Camper agrees to abide by all camping rules listed here:

  • No fires. Camp stoves may be used on the sidewalk/parking lot.
  • No firearms or weapons on school property.
  • No alcohol, tobacco or drug use on school property.
  • No glass on the baseball fields.
  • Leave no trace — pick up your trash.
  • Quiet hours begin at 10 p.m.

Dining

Here are a few of our favorite local dining establishments in Dust Bowl 100 Country:

CONVENIENCE STORES

Giving Back

The Dust Bowl 100 was able to support the following programs and initiatives in 2025:

  • 16 bicycles donated to students in the Eminence Community Schools system
  • $4,200 raised for Eminence Community Schools through Camping and Shower fees
  • $1,200 raised for Eminence Junior High through rider donations at the SILCA Bike Wash Station
  • $2,090 donated to Eminence PTO and school groups through volunteer hours and shirt/magnet sales
  • $610 raised for the Eminence A&A Fire Department through Camping Fees
  • 10 full student scholarships funded for the 2025 Indiana Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) season
  • 1,000+ items donated to the Eminence Christian Church food pantry
  • Designated Funding Ride for Bicycle Indiana ($1 per participant donated to BI)
  • Monetary donation to Putnam Parks & Pathways to support their work expanding outdoor opportunities in Putnam County
  • Junior participants 18 & under received discounted entry fees

We're excited to partner with these great organizations again in 2026!

 

Lodging

Dust Bowl 100 participants coming in from out of town have a variety of lodging options available, including on-site camping and discounted room rates at area hotels:

ON-SITE CAMPING
Eminence Baseball Fields (at the Dust Bowl venue)
Address: 6760 State Road 42 North, Eminence, IN 46125
Available Friday and Saturday nights; $25/night or $40/both nights.  View additional details and reserve your spot in the Store section of this site.

HOTELS
Embassy Suites Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)
6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Use Dust Bowl 100 group code 92R for $189 Suites
Book via this link or call 1-800-EMBASSY before June 25th

Staybridge Suites Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)
6295 Cambridge Way Plainfield, Indiana 46168
Use Dust Bowl 100 group code DUS for $165 Studio Suites and $191 Double Suites
Book via this link or call (317) 839-2700 before June 24th

The Inn at DePauw (20 miles northwest)
2 West Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Book via this link before June 14th to receive a $30 discount per night

 

Partner with the DB100

The relationships that develop between riders are one of the most special things about the gravel community.  For us, it is just as important to build those same types of relationships with the partners that help make the Dust Bowl 100 successful.  We work with our partners to create unique activations, relevant cross-promotion and marketing, and meaningful connections with our participants. 

While we do have general sponsorship-level information that we can provide, we prefer to approach sponsorship discussions with a blank slate so that unique plans can be developed that benefit both parties.

If you'd like to see more info about the Dust Bowl 100, including participant demographics, economic impact, social media metrics, and charitable contributions, you can view our 2025 Dust Bowl 100 Recap/2026 Prospectus here.

​If you would like to start partnership discussions with us or would like a copy of the general sponsorship levels, please contact us at dustbowl100@gmail.com.

 

Photos & Video

All photos from previous Dust Bowl 100 races can be accessed via the links below.  We have some truly amazing photographers that dedicate their time to shooting our race, so please make sure to give them credit if posting one of their photos (and please consider purchasing a print from them as well).

All official Dust Bowl videos plus participant videos are available via this playlist:

Rider Perks

Our goal is to make sure all Dust Bowl 100 participants receive the best bang for their buck and we're excited to offer the following rider perks (all included with your registration!):

  • Chip Timing with Live Tracking (via RaceJoy app)
  • Fully Stocked SAG Stops (5 SAG stops on the 100 mile route!)
  • Completely Marked Course (signage marking every turn)
  • Drop Bag Service (for 100 mile riders)
  • Softstyle Short Sleeve T-Shirt (guaranteed if registered before 6/30/26)
  • Event Photos (multiple photographers on course to capture every rider)
  • Finisher Awards (handed to every rider as they cross the finish line)
  • Podium Trophies (to the top 3 in every age group)
  • Swag Bags and Giveaways (courtesy of our great sponsors)
  • Pre-Race Donuts and Coffee (fuel up!)
  • Post-Race Meal (BBQ and Shaved Ice)
  • Vendor Expo and Live Entertainment (let's party!)
  • SILCA Bike Wash Station (your bike will get dusty!)
  • Showers (you will get dusty!)
  • Free Parking (all within 0.25 miles of the start line!)

Routes

We take pride in making the Dust Bowl 100 an event that is truly achievable for participants of all experience levels and skill sets.  Our terrain is welcoming and our routes can be described as flat to rolling.  Our gravel is manicured and hardpacked (at least by Indiana standards, and as long as it hasn't been recently graded!).  And while the July weather can increase the toughness factor of the event, we offer ample SAG stops to ensure you have the hydration and fuel to keep you going (spaced approximately every 20 miles).

So the real challenge becomes one between you and yourself.  How hard can you push?  How quickly can you finish?  What PR can you smash?  What memories will you make? Which route will you choose?

*2026 routes are tentative and will be finalized by 7/1/26

Things to Do

There are several great attractions and things to do in Dust Bowl 100 Country!  The best resources for seeing what is going on are the Convention and Visitors Bureaus for each county:

That said, here are a few of our go-to options that won’t disappoint:

USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series

We are thrilled to announce the Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp is one of ten events on the 2026 USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series calendar!  The DB100 joins legendary events such as Unbound Gravel, Sea Otter Classic, and SBT GRVL in the series, which is aimed to identify and develop the next generation of elite cycling talent in the United States!

What is the USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series?

The Junior Gravel National Series returns for an exciting 2026 season, providing the nation’s top junior riders (ages 15–18) with a premier platform to compete, earn points, and gain exposure to national-level development opportunities. This series is designed to reward performance, consistency, and competitive depth across a diverse and challenging national calendar.

The 2026 Junior Gravel Series will consist of 10 events, combining established cornerstone
races with new additions that expand geographic reach and competitive opportunity.

The series utilizes a cumulative points system across all 10 events; riders must compete in a minimum of 3 races to be included in the official Overall Series Standing, and the Overall Series Champion is determined by total accumulated points across the season.

Any junior rider (15–16 or 17–18 categories) who wins an individual series race will receive free entry into the 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championship.

Additionally, the 17–18 Overall Series Champion will receive an automatic invite to the USA Cycling Talent ID Camp in October 2026. Riders in the 15–16 category will not receive an automatic invite, but will be evaluated for selection based on performance throughout the season.

 
What does this mean for the Dust Bowl junior categories?

First, our primary goal is and always has been to be an event focused on providing the best possible participant experience for ALL cyclists.  The Dust Bowl has always been a popular first-time gravel event for many Junior riders, and will continue to be so for riders of all ability levels and experience.  We want all juniors participating with us, even if they have no interest or intention of "racing" or participating in the USAC Junior Gravel National Series.  Joining the series simply allows us to reach a larger audience and give even more juniors a change to ride and race.

The Dust Bowl 100 mile distance will be the official 17-18 age group race for the USAC Junior Gravel National Series.  The 100K distance will be the official 15-16 age group race.

All Dust Bowl Junior categories will now be split into 3 age groups for podium and scoring purposes (but USAC series points will only be awarded in those age groups/distances noted above):
• 17-18 years old
• 15-16 years old
• 14 & under

USAC guidelines stipulate that a rider's racing age is determined by their age on December 31, 2026.  Therefore, ALL Dust Bowl categories/age groups will now be determined by that same guideline (was previously determined by age on race day).

Juniors do not need a USA Cycling License to participate in the Dust Bowl.  However, riders looking to be eligible for inclusion in the Overall Junior Gravel Series Standings must hold a valid annual license for the 2026 season. 2026 USAC licenses can be purchased here for $20: https://usacycling.org/member 

Junior Registration is reopened - no waitlists!

While the 2026 Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp officially sold out last week, we are reopening registration for all Junior categories and will no longer have a cap for those categories!  We already have a record number of Juniors registered for 2026, but are excited to increase those numbers even more!

• Juniors can register at dustbowl100.com through July 17th
• As always, the registration fee for all Juniors is discounted to just $50!
• NOTE: Junior entries can only be transferred to another junior category, and cannot be transferred to any other age groups/categories.  So non-juniors, no trying to get around the waitlists😂.

Full USAC Junior Gravel National Series Calendar

• Rouge Roubaix XXII – Saint Francisville, LA | February 28, 2026
• Valley of Tears – Laredo, TX | March 7, 2026
• Sea Otter Classic – Monterey, CA | April 17, 2026
• Unbound Gravel – Emporia, KS | May 30, 2026
• Rothrock Grit Gravel Grinder – State College, PA | June 6, 2026
• Dirty Dino Gravel Race – Vernal, UT | June 13, 2026
• SBT GRVL – Steamboat Springs, CO | June 28, 2026
• Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp – Eminence, IN | July 25, 2026
• Core4 – Iowa City, IA | August 15, 2026
• USA Cycling Gravel National Championship – La Crescent, MN | September 12, 2026

Volunteer Perks

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2026 Dust Bowl 100 gravel race, presented by Zipp!  The race will take place in Eminence, Indiana, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. 

​As we hit our goal of 1,400 participants in 2026, we'll need a strong contingent of volunteers to make sure the event is fully supported and goes off smoothly!  We want to continue to make progress building the Dust Bowl 100 into the premier gravel race in the Midwest, and that can only be accomplished with the help of a great volunteer staff!​

All Dust Bowl 100 volunteers will receive:

  • A Dust Bowl 100 event t-shirt and other event swag
  • Lunch from Smokin' J's BBQ
  • Frigid Frog Shaved Ice
  • Free Parking
  • Free On-Site Camping
  • Race participants that volunteer will receive a partial refund of their race entry fee based on the number of volunteer hours provided.
  • Volunteers will be given early access to 2027 Dust Bowl 100 registration, so if you don't get into the race this year volunteering is a great way to guarantee a 2027 entry!

More detailed information will be sent closer to the event, and we'll have a virtual volunteer meeting the week of the race. We are also happy to provide letters of proof of volunteer hours served. ​

Thank you for your help in making the Dust Bowl 100 a memorable experience for the racers!

WAITLIST

If you weren't able to secure your spot yet, waitlists are now available.  There will certainly be some registration turnover as we get closer to race day, so if you didn't get a spot jump on a waitlist now for your best chance to still get into the race.

NOTE: registration is still OPEN for all Juniors (18 & Under) and for the Friday Night Kids Race (12 & Under)!  The Dust Bowl is thrilled to be on the USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series calendar, and to ensure all juniors have an opportunity to participate we have removed the cap for junior entries for 2026!

Click the link below for the waitlist you want to join:

You will not be charged anything to join a waitlist; if selected, you will be notified via email and have 2 days to complete your registration (at which point you will then be moved into the event/charged).  

In general, riders will be moved off the waitlist and into the event using the first in, first out principle (first person on the combined waitlist will be the first one moved into the event if a spot opens, regardless of category/distance). That said, the promoter reserves the right to give priority to those on the waitlist in underrepresented categories.

Registration Process

We're increasing our total participant count from 1,200 riders in 2025 to 1,400 riders in 2026 to allow even more of you to join us!  Here are the registration process specifics:

  • Registration for ALL distances and categories will open at 8:00am EST on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
    • NOTE: there will be "priority" registration available earlier for 2025 volunteers, deferrals, and race winners - if you are in one of those categories, please keep an eye on your email in December.
  • Once we hit 1,400 registrations in total (across all categories/distances), open registration will close and waitlist registration will become available.
    • NOTE: it may take a couple of hours for waitlists to populate; if the event is sold out and you don't see a waitlist option, please check back in a couple of hours.
  • You will not be charged anything to join a waitlist; you will only be charged if/when you are moved into the event.
    • In general, riders will be moved off the waitlist and into the event using the first in, first out principle (first person on the combined waitlist will be the first one moved into the event if a spot opens, regardless of category/distance).  That said, the promoter reserves the right to give priority to those on the waitlist in underrepresented categories.
  • If you deferred your 2025 entry to the 2026 event, we’ll be sending a separate email with information on how to roll that registration into the 2026 event before general registration opens.

Swag & Giveaways

44 Mile E-Bike: Free Event T-Shirt Size
44 Mile: Free Event T-Shirt Size
44 Mile Single Speed: Free Event T-Shirt Size
44 Mile Junior (18 & Under): Free Event T-Shirt Size
44 Mile Tandem: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100K E-Bike: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100K: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100K Junior (18 & under): Free Event T-Shirt Size
100K Single Speed: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100K Tandem: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100 Mile Tandem: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100 Mile Junior (18 & under): Free Event T-Shirt Size
100 Mile: Free Event T-Shirt Size
100 Mile Single Speed: Free Event T-Shirt Size
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