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INDIANA'S PREMIER GRAVEL RACE
PRESENTED BY ZIPP

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025

About
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About the DUST BOWL 100

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Welcome to Indiana’s Premier Gravel Race, the Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp! After successfully hosting a sold-out race featuring 800 riders from 29 different states in 2023, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of registration to accommodate 1,000 participants in 2024!

Set against the picturesque landscapes of the Hoosier state, the DB100 offers cyclists a unique journey through history and terrain. The meticulously designed course takes riders over some of the Midwest's finest gravel roads, weaving together both wide open farm fields and wooded creek valleys, stitched together by several iconic bridges echoing a century’s worth of stories.  

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.  Come get dusty!

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ROUTE DETAILS

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100 Miles
presented by Bluegrass Bicycle Company

60 miles of gravel.

7 historic bridges crossed.
5 SAG stops.

2 off-road adventure sections.

3,500 feet of elevation gain.

$100

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80 Miles
presented by Palmer Trucks

50 miles of gravel.

5 historic bridges crossed.
4 SAG stops.

2 off-road adventure sections.

2,500 feet of elevation gain.

$85

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44 Miles
presented by Home Bank

30 miles of gravel.

2 historic bridges crossed.
2 SAG stops.

1 off-road adventure section.

1,300 feet of elevation gain.

$70

Routes

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Rider Perks
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pre & post ride

Pre-Race Donuts & Coffee

Post-Race Meal

Live Music

Bike Wash Station

Vendor Expo

On-Site Camping

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during ride

Chip Timing
Live Split Tracking

Fully Stocked SAG Stops

Completely Marked Course

Drop Bag Service

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SWAG

Softstyle Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Event Photos

Finisher Awards

Podium Trophies

Swag Bags for All Participants

Giveaways All Day Long

RIDER PERKS

Giving Back to the Community!​

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The Dust Bowl 100 was able to support the following programs and initiatives in 2023:
• 12 bicycles donated to students in the Eminence Community Schools system
• $2,650 raised for the Eminence Athletic Department
• 8 full student scholarships funded for the 2023 Indiana Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) season
• 1 0-to-100 Challenge scholarship awarded to a beginning cyclist (included race entry and kit; 
gravel bike and Kickr trainer from Westfield Cyclesports; Hammerhead computer; and
personalized FasCat Coaching training plan)
• 1,500 food items donated to the Eminence Christian Church food pantry

• Monetary donations to Bicycle Indiana and Putnam Parks & Pathways to
support their work expanding cycling opportunities in Indiana

We're excited to partner with these great organizations again in 2024 and will become an official Bicycle Indiana funding ride.  Junior participants 18 & under will continue to receive discounted $50 entry fees for any distance.

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Testimonials
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“One of the best races I've participated in. Very high value for the money ”

— Scott, Bellefontaine (OH)

REGISTER for the 2024 DUST BOWL

Registration will open at www.bikereg.com/dustbowl100 on January 1, 2024 (8:00am EST)

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Register
Location

LOCATION

Venue

The Dust Bowl 100 event headquarters will be at Eminence High School in Eminence, Indiana. 

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Conveniently located just 7 minutes off Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes west of downtown Indianapolis, Eminence is a small town that's big on community!

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Date

Saturday, July 27, 2024

8:00am Start (80 mile at 8:15am, 44 mile at 8:30am)

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

WHERE TO STAY, WHERE TO EAT, AND WHAT TO SEE IN AND AROUND EMINENCE

CONVENIENCE STORES

Eminence Dairyland (8:00am - 10:00pm)

6540 IN-42, Eminence, IN 46125
 

Cloverdale Marathon (5:00am - 10:00pm)

1 S Main St, Cloverdale, IN 46120

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Little Point Sunoco (Open 24 hours)

9620 N Little Point Rd, Stilesville, IN 46180

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Plainfield Marathon (Open 24 hours)

801 Southfield Dr, Plainfield, IN 46168

LODGING

Room blocks available for all hotels July 26-28; must book before 6/26/24

Holiday Inn Express Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)

6296 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN 46168

Book via this link using code DUS for $139 King / $169 Doubles

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Embassy Suites Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)

6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield, IN 46168

Use Dust Bowl 100 Group code DBR for $174 King Suites

Book via this link or call 1-800-EMBASSY

The Inn at DePauw (20 miles northwest)

2 West Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

Call (765) 658-1000 and provide code "Dust Bowl" for

$109 King or $119 Double Queen rooms

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ON-SITE CAMPING

Eminence Baseball Fields (at the Dust Bowl venue)

6760 State Road 42 North, Eminence, IN 46125
Available Friday and Saturday nights; $25/night or $40/both nights.  Reserve here by selecting the "On-Site Camping" option

RESTAURANTS

POINTS OF INTEREST

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Sponsors
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THANKS TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

*Visit our Partnership page to find out how to become involved with the Dust Bowl 100 as a sponsor or exhibitor
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MEDIA COVERAGE

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