Paul Tong
Iron Butt Rally; LDX Rally; Heart of Texas Rally
Staff member
Premier Member
IBR Staff
IBA Member
IBR Finisher
The 2027 Iron Butt Rally (June 20 - July 1, 2027) 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 [email protected].
Thank you,
IBR Staff
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 [email protected].
Thank you,
IBR Staff
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