Gaylord Gauntlet
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Gaylord Gauntlet : Wallingford, CT (June 13, 2026)
The Gaylord Gauntlet is a 5K trail and obstacle run held on the 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, Connecticut. The hospital operates as a 137-bed long-term acute care facility. The event takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and is open to participants aged 12 and older. Registration for the event opens January 1, 2026, and a listed entry price is $64.60, including fees.
Course and on-site activities
The course combines wooded trails and open fields and includes 24 natural and manmade obstacles. Mud is used sparingly, and some obstacles emphasize upper body strength, including a rock wall climb and vine swings. The event includes a Festival Area with local vendors, live music, and food trucks. The race is planned, built, and operated by Gaylord staff and volunteers.
Purpose and volunteering
The event is a fundraiser that supports the Gaylord Sports Association, which provides adaptive sports and recreation and offers about 15 different sports. Volunteers are needed to help run the event; staffing needs include obstacle marshals, registration, festival area support, start/finish duties, and medical tent roles. Volunteers receive a beverage ticket, a bag lunch, and a volunteer T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
