Gaylord Gauntlet
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Event
The Gaylord Gauntlet is a 5k trail and obstacle run held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, Connecticut. The event takes place on the hospital campus, which covers 400 acres and includes open fields and wooded areas. Registration for the 2026 event is listed with a price of $64.60 and the event is open to ages 12 and older.
Course and festival
The course combines wooded trail and open field running and includes 24 natural and man-made obstacles. Mud is used sparingly; some obstacles require upper body strength, including a rock wall climb and vine swings. The event area includes a festival zone with local vendors, live music, and food trucks.
Purpose and beneficiaries
The event is a fundraiser for Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and benefits the Gaylord Sports Association. The Sports Association provides adaptive sports and recreation for people with physical and visual disabilities, including wounded veterans. It offers multiple adaptive sports and related activities at low or no cost.
Volunteers and roles
The event typically requires a large volunteer team and lists roles such as obstacle volunteers, registration, festival area staff, start/finish support, and medical tent volunteers. Volunteers are provided a meal, a T-shirt, and a beverage ticket according to the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
