Watch the 2026 Dust Bowl 100 right here
With 1,400 riders converging on the roads of Putnam and Morgan counties, the 2026 Dust Bowl 100 Presented by Zipp has been sold out for months. But for those who still want to get up close with the action, there is an alternative.
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, you can tune in right here to watch the Dust Bowl 100 Livestream Powered by GoPutnam.com. The broadcast will featured approximately six hours of coverage of Indiana’s premier bicycle race as riders from 34 states and six countries converge on our local roads.
With production work provided Indiana-based by 10dot1 Productions, this livestream represents a partnership between the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau and race organizer Elevate Endurance. The sponsorship is also made possible by partnerships with Friends of the Park of Putnam County, The Inn at DePauw, Blushing Beaus Boutique, Super 8 Cloverdale, Burdge Boots, and Lost Hollow Beer Co.
While the race begins and ends in the Morgan County town of Eminence, 95% of the 100-mile route is in Putnam County and showcases some of the finest scenery and landscapes in the region. Widely recognized as one of the best gravel races in the U.S., the Dust Bowl attracts both beginning cyclists and professional racers to its 100-, 63- and 44-mile routes.
So set your alarm early for Saturday, July 25 and tune in to the action right here:
The race is also available on the Dust Bowl 100 YouTube page and at www.DustBowl100.com.