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IBA 423
The 2027 Iron Butt Rally is now accepting applications through the end of
May. Applications and additional information can be found at
ldxrally.com/2027ibr. The application drawing is expected to take place
mid-to-late June. Riders should expect a demanding combination of routing
decisions, time management, bonus strategy, and sustained long-distance
riding across a wide variety of terrain and conditions.
The Iron Butt Rally will start at a location east of the Mississippi River
and a finish location west of the Mississippi River. Two checkpoints will
be included along the route. Specific start, checkpoint, and finish
locations will be announced in June or July 2026.
Following the success and popularity of the designated finisher routes
introduced in 2025, riders will again have the option of selecting a
predefined series of bonuses that, if completed within all applicable time
limits and rally requirements, will qualify them for official finisher
status.
While these designated routes reduce some of the complexity associated with
building a fully competitive routing strategy, they should not be mistaken
for an easier rally. Riders choosing this option will still be required to
maintain a demanding pace, manage time and fatigue effectively, and execute
consistently over the full duration of the event.
The designated finisher routes are not expected to place a rider in
contention for an overall podium position. Their purpose is to provide a
structured path to a successful finish while preserving the fundamental
challenge and spirit of the Iron Butt Rally. Earning a finish in the Iron
Butt Rally remains one of motorcycling’s most respected accomplishments,
regardless of routing strategy.
Applications for the 2027 Iron Butt Rally are now open and may be submitted
at ldxrally.com/2027ibr. At the bottom of the page, look for and click the
button “Click Here to Apply.” On the following page, change the quantity to
1 and select “Checkout.” Complete both the application and payment sections
below it.
The application fee is $200 and will be applied toward the total rally fee
of $2650. The application fee is non-refundable unless an application is
not selected in the drawing, at which point it will be refunded in full.
Riders selected during the drawing will be required to submit the first
payment of $1500 within two weeks of notification. The remaining balance
($950 for single rider entries or $1450 for two-up entries) will be due in
early January 2027.
Uniform rally rules can be found at ldxrally.com. Questions may be directed
to ironbutthq@gmail.com.
Thank you,
IBR Staff
Shuey
IBA 423
The 2027 Iron Butt Rally is now accepting applications through the end of
May. Applications and additional information can be found at
ldxrally.com/2027ibr. The application drawing is expected to take place
mid-to-late June. Riders should expect a demanding combination of routing
decisions, time management, bonus strategy, and sustained long-distance
riding across a wide variety of terrain and conditions.
The Iron Butt Rally will start at a location east of the Mississippi River
and a finish location west of the Mississippi River. Two checkpoints will
be included along the route. Specific start, checkpoint, and finish
locations will be announced in June or July 2026.
Following the success and popularity of the designated finisher routes
introduced in 2025, riders will again have the option of selecting a
predefined series of bonuses that, if completed within all applicable time
limits and rally requirements, will qualify them for official finisher
status.
While these designated routes reduce some of the complexity associated with
building a fully competitive routing strategy, they should not be mistaken
for an easier rally. Riders choosing this option will still be required to
maintain a demanding pace, manage time and fatigue effectively, and execute
consistently over the full duration of the event.
The designated finisher routes are not expected to place a rider in
contention for an overall podium position. Their purpose is to provide a
structured path to a successful finish while preserving the fundamental
challenge and spirit of the Iron Butt Rally. Earning a finish in the Iron
Butt Rally remains one of motorcycling’s most respected accomplishments,
regardless of routing strategy.
Applications for the 2027 Iron Butt Rally are now open and may be submitted
at ldxrally.com/2027ibr. At the bottom of the page, look for and click the
button “Click Here to Apply.” On the following page, change the quantity to
1 and select “Checkout.” Complete both the application and payment sections
below it.
The application fee is $200 and will be applied toward the total rally fee
of $2650. The application fee is non-refundable unless an application is
not selected in the drawing, at which point it will be refunded in full.
Riders selected during the drawing will be required to submit the first
payment of $1500 within two weeks of notification. The remaining balance
($950 for single rider entries or $1450 for two-up entries) will be due in
early January 2027.
Uniform rally rules can be found at ldxrally.com. Questions may be directed
to ironbutthq@gmail.com.
Thank you,
IBR Staff