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Premier Program



The Iron Butt Association is a not a dues-based organization.  Once you complete and certify an IBA ride you are a member forever without any additional cost to you.  However, of our tens-of-thousands of members, there are a few who seek elite status.  Premier  Membership is where we start.


Premier Membership has benefits and privileges that cannot be had in any other manner for any price.

  • Subscription to a private digital newsletter which keeps Premier members on the inside track of everything happening in the IBA.
  • Fast-track certification of IBA rides. Premier members have access to a private email-based ride submission system and a dedicated certification group which puts your rides in a much shorter queue. Fast track certification requires the use of Spotwalla (see below) and needs to be submitted through dedicated Premier channels.
  • Advance notice and early registration for IBA events.  Premier members receive notice of events before the general membership and can register before registration is open to the general membership.  Being locked out of guaranteed sell-out events such as the Jacksonville Party is a thing of the past for Premier members.
  • Advance notice of new certification and rides.  Premier members will know first about new rides (such as themed rides) and certification.
  • Special rides.  Premier members have access to rides that are specifically tailored for Premier riders.
  • Private Premier-only forum.  Premier members have access to a Premier-only chat in the IBA forum.
  • No-charge Award certificates (like Mile Eater Award, 4 Seasons Award  and others).  Non-Premier members pay $45 certificate fee.
  • The Iron Butt Rally.   If you are one of the uber-elite who has what it takes to compete in the toughest motorcycle rally in the world, Premier membership is really not optional.  Premier members get a private drawing like IBR veterans.  Plus, Premier members get a second draw in the main drawing.  Your chance of being selected for this rarest opportunity is more than doubled.  Hundreds apply and a few are selected.  If you long to be one of them; Premier membership is priceless.

This package of privileges and benefits is available to all IBA members for an annual fee of $49 (USD)  and can be purchased right now at the www.ibaestore.com.  Click it now and join.  For 13-cents a day you join the most elite group of the world’s toughest riders.

NEW--PremierPlus Program

  • All the advantages abvove; PLUS
  • A one year coupon for unlimited Spotwalla storage and use limited to two devices each day.
Many IBA rides require the use of Spotwalla for route tracking.  The average annual Spotwalla  service fee for most riders is around $25.  But because Spotwalla makes it so much easier to verify your rides, the IBA is willing to subsidize part of your annual Spotwalla service fee.

This package of privileges and benefits is available to all IBA members for an annual fee of $59 (USD)  and can be purchased right now at the www.ibaestore.com.  Click it now and join.  For 16-cents a day you join the most elite group of the world’s toughest riders.

Any questions about these programs,  Just contact us at

IBA Premier Certification


If you prefer to join by snail mail,  just send your check, along with your IBA number to:

Iron Butt Association
PO Box 4223
Lisle, IL 60532 USA