Utah Gravity Series welcomes you to
Sundance Mountain Resort
The Resort has gone through some major changes during the past few years and 2025 will continue that trend. This year's race will feature a modified version of the rippin' Sundance downhill track with a new finish area! Here's a list of what's new and what's not:
- The course has been changed near its bottom and the finish line has been relocated near the base of Jakes Lift.
- The Outlaw Chairlift provides access to the top of the race course, same as last year.
- A section of the upper parking area, near the base of Jake's Lift, will serve as the Pit area for teams and individuals.
- On-site race registration will be located in the upper parking area.
- Food service, lift ticketing and restrooms will be available in the new Mountain Camp building located in the same area
- Race Award Ceremony will take place up there too.
- Event parking is plentiful in the new upper lots. and the Outlaw Lift base area is accessible by bike or resort shuttles.
- the Outlaw Lift base area is accessible by bike or resort shuttles. There's also a new hiking trail from the upper lots down to Outlaw base for foot traffic only.
Race Course Description
The first racer goes at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The course starts at the top of the Outlaw lift and descends the upper flow trail before transitioning on to a high speed section and then drops in to the technical mid section finally finishing up on some newly constructed trail and finish line. Downhill and Enduro bikes are equally popular race bike choices. Bike handling skills and endurance are keys to a good result. Expect finish times to be over 4 minutes.
2024 Race Results
Lift and Practice Information
Downhill track will be ready for full course inspection on Saturday morning. The lift opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. You can get in a practice run on Sunday morning if you're in line to load the lift when it opens at 9:30.
Lift fees are NOT included in your race entry fee. You must purchase a lift pass from Sundance Mountain Resort for each day you plan on riding the lift. The Resort is offering a discounted “Race Weekend Special” per-day rate (yet to be determined) from May 30 to June 1, and will be available to registered racers only during that time frame. To receive the discounted rate, you must purchase lift tickets online by going to www.sundanceresort.com and entering code Showdown25. Lift passes are not transferrable.
Race Registration Information
On-site registration/packet pick up will be located at Mountain Camp in Lot C.
To register online go to www.bikereg.com/sundance-showdown.
To register by mail, send your completed registration form and a check or money order to:
Salamander Racing, 61 E. 2050 N. Provo, Utah 84604
Early registration fee for online entries or those mailed in and postmarked by Saturday, May 24, 2025 for the Downhill Race is $90.
Add $10.00 for on-site registration (cash or check only). Please don't mail your pre-entries in late. You can still sign up for any available spots at on-site registration at Sundance Mountain Resort on Friday, May 30 from 3 to 5 p.m and on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Packet pickup only on Sunday, June 1 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION
On-site registration is CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Downhill limited to the first 160 entrants.
USA Cycling Information
USA Cycling Race Memberships are required for this event.
Annual race licenses are $110 for all categories. Junior racers (18 & under) licenses are $40. Unlicensed riders must purchase a 1-day USAC license for each day they race. 1-day licenses are $15/day for Novice (Cat 3) racers and $35 for Pro, Cat 1 and Cat 2 racers. Race licenses can be purchased or renewed at www.usacycling.org or at on-site registration. (On-site accepts cash or check only.)
Camping and Lodging
Although Sundance Mountain Resort does not allow camping at the resort or in the parking lots, nearby campground options include Mount Timpanogos Campground near Aspen Grove, Deer Creek State Park campgrounds, and Nunn's Park Campground in Provo Canyon.
Sundance Mountain Resort offers luxurious lodging accomodations. For more information, click here.
There are plenty of affordable lodging options in nearby Heber City and Provo.
Venue Features
The majority of event activity will take place in Parking Lot C at Mountain Camp. This area will include the finish line access area, race pit area, and preferred spectator area near the finish line. All racer and spectator parking will be located in the upper parking lots C, D, and E.
Limited pit space is available near the finish line on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to pit space will be available at set times.
A number of great food options are available at Sundance.
Sundance Mountain Resort offers a varierty of fun summer activities for those not racing. Scenic lift passes for foot-passengers and hikers are available to the public for purchase. You can actually fly over sections of the race course on Sundance Mountain Resort's incredible Zip Line Tour!