2025 Ride for Life Dates: September 27-28, 2025

The Utah ATV association started The Ride for Life over 40 years ago. We ride from the  Deseret Peak Complex in Tooele to Wendover, Nevada every year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah.

Are you looking for an ATV/UTV ride that is FUN, DIRTY, SELF SATISFYING, A GREAT WAY TO MEET GREAT PEOPLE, and an EVENING OF EXCITEMENT?

If you are, you need to preregister for the UTAH ATV Ride for Life benefiting Make-A-Wish Utah.

Every rider or participant who brings in monetary donations has the opportunity to be a part of the Grand Prize Drawing.

Past Grand Prizes were provided by

Steadman’s Recreation, Edge Powersports, Parris RV, Tooele Valley Motorsports.

Applicable sales taxes on Grand Prizes are the winner’s responsibility.

 (value of $1000.00 & above)

You can also buy tickets Saturday morning at registration or Sunday morning at breakfast for our secondary prizes. The cost of tickets is 1 for $1.00 or 5 for $5.00. If you have raffle prizes to donate you can get them to a board member or bring them Saturday morning and we will haul them to Wendover.

In 2016 we raised $80,725.63 

In 2017 we raised $64,089.72

In 2018 we raised $34,044.20

 In 2019 we raised $47,644.32

 In 2020 we raised $37,794.35

  In 2021 we raised $52,461.11

In 2022 we raised $64,663.00

In 2023 we raised $56,725.00

And in 2024 we raised $33,380.00

To date we have help to provide more than 170 wishes.

And raised over $848,105.00

Meet Gavin, our 2025 Ride Ambassador

Seventeen-year-old Gavin is a remarkable young man with a love for adventure and a passion for the outdoors. Described by his family as motivated, determined, and observant, Gavin enjoys activities that combine creativity and action. He’s happiest when he’s skateboarding, at the gym, riding ATVs, drawing, or gaming on his PlayStation. Gavin dreams of becoming an influencer and having a positive impact on his followers.

Gavin’s medical journey began unexpectedly. Having always been healthy, it was a shock when he told his mom one morning that he thought he had cancer after finding a lump in his body. While his mother initially dismissed the idea, Gavin’s fears were eventually confirmed via an ultrasound at Primary Children’s Hospital. While his family was devastated, Gavin remained calm and optimistic, comforting his mom with, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’m going to take care of you. We can get through this.” Throughout his treatment, Gavin has shown incredible strength and maturity, becoming an emotional pillar for his family. Even as he battles physical weakness and navigates the challenges of treatment, Gavin’s positive outlook remains unwavering.

For Gavin, the mountains are more than just a destination—they’re a dream. His wish to have an ATV aligns perfectly with his love for exploration and adventure. A few years ago, his mom purchased mountain property, and Gavin’s goal is to one day build a cabin there and live off-grid. With countless trails to explore, Gavin imagines speeding through the wilderness, getting muddy, and soaking up the freedom of the outdoors. The anticipation of his wish brings excitement and joy, giving Gavin something to look forward to. An ATV will allow Gavin to create unforgettable memories with his family and reconnect with the activities he loves most.

Learn more about the Utah ATV Association and the Ride for Life