Eligibility
- Registered Red Knight in good standing
- Riding members only
- Passengers are not counted
Awards
Iron Butt
10,000 km in one year. Ride further, visit more chapters, and earn your place among Europe's long-distance riders.
How It Works
1
Register
Complete the Iron Butt application with your member details.
2
Ride 10,000 km
Ride any eligible motorcycle during one calendar year.
3
Capture Proof
Take clear beginning and end odometer photographs.
4
Submit Evidence
Create your application email and attach the photographs.
5
Receive Award
Once verified, your achievement is formally recognised.
Challenge Requirements
Mileage Goal
- Minimum 10,000 km (≈ 6,214 mi)
- Complete within one calendar year
- Any eligible motorcycle, including rentals
Proof Required
- Beginning odometer photograph
- End odometer photograph
- Clear and readable mileage evidence
Cost
- 10 EUR or local equivalent
- Covers awards and administration
- Programme handling included
Progress Calculator
How far to the goal?
Enter each bike's odometer reading from the start of the year and its reading now. Add a row per bike you've ridden.
Bike 1
0 km
Distance so far
0 km
Goal
10,000 km
≈ 6,214 mi
Still to ride
10,000 km
What You Earn
Certificate
Official record of your completed challenge.
Patch
A distinctive mark of long-distance achievement.
Rocker
Recognition of the 10,000 km European challenge.
Recognition
Your place in the programme's annual archive.
Programme Archive
Annual Iron Butt award records remain available to view or download.
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