Eminence, IN | Friday, July 24, 2026Registration Open
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!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
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 photographe
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
Participant Giveaway
100 Miles: Free Event T-Shirt Size
63 Miles: Free Event T-Shirt Size
44 Miles: Free Event T-Shirt Size
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
100 Miles
$110.00
Dec 12
Jul 24
63 Miles
$95.00
Dec 12
Jul 24
44 Miles
$80.00
Dec 12
Jul 24
1 Miles
$0.00
Dec 12
Jul 24
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