48 State Series

48 States Series

Version No. 1.1
Date last revised: November 21, 2019

(c) 2016, Iron Butt Association, Sheridan, Wyoming
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Background:

The 48 States Series consists of motorcycle rides that include the Challenge of visiting all of the lower 48 states. Several advanced versions are also available beyond the basic Challenge ride, as described below.

Ride	Requirement	Time Limit	Fee
48 States Challenge	Each of the 48 States	Less than 10 days	See fee page
48 States Plus!	Challenge PLUS Alaska	Less than 10 days	See fee page
48 States-3 Countries	Challenge PLUS Mexico and Canada	Less than 10 days	See fee page
48 States Insanity	Back to back* Challenges	Less than 20 days	See fee page
48 States Plus! Insanity	Back to back* 48 States Plus!	Less than 20 days	See fee page

*Back to back rides have special restrictions explained here.

Read the rules for the iconic SaddleSore 1000 on the Ironbutt Association site. The rules for this ride are similar and you will get valuable background information.

Documentation: See here.

Definitions

DBR - Dated Business Receipt

A DBR is a machine generated receipt with the date, time and LOCATION on it. Check it - do not assume it is correct. A receipt with an incorrect time/date/location is worthless. Check and re-check.

Rules

The ride must be completed within the time limits shown above.

You may start anywhere.

You may take any route you choose.

You must obtain DBR every 350 miles or less AND in every state or country as required. Only DBRs are acceptable as proof that you were in the required location.

Your official time is determined by the starting and ending receipts. PLEASE check these documents and make sure the clock and date are correct!

You may take any route you wish.

Spotwalla.com is strongly recommended but not required.

Remember it is YOUR responsibility to prove you visited all required stops. Spotwalla goes a long way towards this proof.