SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 3, 2025) – The 2025 Utah Gravel Series presented by Tannus America kicks off the first of four races on April 5th. The Salty Lizard Gravel Race in Wendover offers 3 race distances on a fast course around the Silver Island Mountains on the edge of the Bonneville Salt Flats. All routes start at the Tooele County Historic Wendover Airport.
The 3 race distances of 36, 73 or 97 miles use a combination of two loops around the Silver Island Mountains. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management using Tooele County Roads and is recognized as a Backcountry Byway. The loop provides access to the historic Hastings Cutoff of the California National Historic Trail, made infamous by the Donner-Reed party of 1846.
Previously raced on a late summer date, the change to an April date will provide for more moderate temperatures and excellent route conditions. Race information and link to registration can be found at utahgravelseries.com/saltylizard.
Now in its second year as a series, the Utah Gravel Series presented by Tannus America, is a combination of four races:
- Salty Lizard, Wendover – April 5th
- Wild Horse, Delle – May 10th
- Dirty Dino, Vernal – June 14th
- Wasatch All-Road, Francis – August 2nd
Each race provides unique terrain and highlights some of the best dirt roads in Utah for gravel racing and exploring. “We have two races in the West Desert and two races in the High Uintas. The available terrain couldn’t be more varied, from fast and flat to technical and challenging in the West Desert while the routes in the Uintas throw in high elevation and stunning alpine scenery,” explains UGS Course Director Dave Harward.
The UGS is the brainchild of Breanne Nalder Harward. “Having raced at the professional level for many years, I saw so many things that I either loved or wish were better at races. My role as director of the Utah gravel series is to provide a fun environment where every rider knows they will be safe, know where they are on course, have all the food and drink they need, and of course, a great after party!” states Nalder Harward. “Also, with the help of our incredible sponsors, partners and volunteers we have amazing swag, podium, prizes, and support throughout. I couldn’t be more thrilled to see how 2025 unfolds and beyond.”
April 5, 2025 — Salty Lizard Gravel Race, Wendover, UT, This race showcases the best of Wendover’s amazing gravel roads with views of towering peaks and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Choose from 38, 74, or 98 mile courses. It won’t be as hot as it used to be, it will be salty, Breanne Nalder-Harward, [email protected], utahgravelseries.com
