_ The 2018 Gaylord Gauntlet 5K Obstacle Run:

Join us on June 23rd for fire, water, mud and fun! 

This 5k obstacle course event includes 22 man-made and natural obstacles that will challenge you AND raise funds for Gaylord’s Sports Association which provides adaptive sports for people with physical disabilities.

Additional Information & Event Schedule:

The Gaylord Gauntlet is a 5K Trail and Obstacle Run which will be held on June 23rd, 2018.  The event is located on the Gaylord Hospital campus which features 400 acres of land in a rural Wallingford setting. It is a blend of wooded trail and open field running with over 20 natural and man-made obstacles.  All our obstacles are unique and racers should be prepared to get wet and muddy!  Obstacles include water, sand, mud, climbing walls, jumping... and more! 

The first race wave will begin at 8:00 AM and subsequent waves will start every 20 minutes.  You may choose your starting time during registration.  Register soon as each wave has a limited capacity and early waves fill up quickly!

All registered racers will recieve a Gaylord Gauntlet T-shirt and a ticket for a drink after the race (beer or gatorade).  Plus, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the festival area.  The Festival area opens at 10:00 AM and is a great place to refuel after the race - you can visit one of the food trucks, grab a drink, listen to live music or just relax on the grass!  And with a kids obstacle course and inflatables, it's fun for the whole family!

Prizes will be awarded for winners in different categories, including overall male and female, age groups, teams and adaptive athletes.  All participants will have a timing chip in their bib. Costumes are encouraged and being a part of a team may make it more fun and be helpful with some of the obstacles.

The race is appropriate for those 12 and older, otherwise open to everyone. Individuals and parents will need to determine their own limitations regarding specific obstacles and younger athletes that may want to participate.

Our goal is to promote health and fitness with a race in a natural setting on a hospital campus. It will challenge your upper and lower body strength, speed and endurance. None of the obstacles are meant to be dangerous or purposefully painful. A good exercise program in preparation for the race is encouraged.

The entire event has been coordinated and built by Gaylord Hospital volunteers and profits will support Gaylord's Sports Association for athletes with a physical disability, some of whom will also participate.