Gaylord Gauntlet
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wallingford, Connecticut
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Gaylord Gauntlet, taking place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the beautiful 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, South Central Connecticut. This exciting 5K trail and obstacle run offers a unique blend of challenging natural and manmade obstacles, making it perfect for participants of all skill levels. The course winds through scenic wooded trails and open fields, promising an unforgettable adventure for both competitive runners and casual participants alike.
As a cornerstone fundraiser for Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, the Gaylord Gauntlet supports the Gaylord Sports Association, dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation. Beyond the race, attendees can enjoy a vibrant Festival Area featuring local vendors, live music, and delicious food trucks, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone. Join this community celebration for a day filled with fun, fitness, and purpose, and make lasting memories while supporting a great cause!
As a cornerstone fundraiser for Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, the Gaylord Gauntlet supports the Gaylord Sports Association, dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation. Beyond the race, attendees can enjoy a vibrant Festival Area featuring local vendors, live music, and delicious food trucks, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone. Join this community celebration for a day filled with fun, fitness, and purpose, and make lasting memories while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
The _GAYLORD GAUNTLET 5K TRAIL AND OBSTACLE RUN_ is an annual event held on the 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CTa 137-bed long-term acute care hospital serving individuals recovering from life-changing injuries or illnesses. As a cornerstone fundraiser for the hospital, the event supports the Gaylord Sports Association, which is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation.
The Gauntlet course features a mix of wooded trails and open fields, with 24 natural and manmade obstacles designed to challenge participants of all levels. The event is entirely planned, built, and run by Gaylord staff and volunteers, and includes a lively Festival Area with local vendors, live music, and food trucks.
Open to runners of all abilities, the Gaylord Gauntlet is a true community celebration that brings together participants, families, and supporters for a day of fun, fitness, and purpose.
RACE RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://MY.RACEWIRE.COM/RESULTS/37904 [https://my.racewire.com/results/37904]
The Gauntlet course features a mix of wooded trails and open fields, with 24 natural and manmade obstacles designed to challenge participants of all levels. The event is entirely planned, built, and run by Gaylord staff and volunteers, and includes a lively Festival Area with local vendors, live music, and food trucks.
Open to runners of all abilities, the Gaylord Gauntlet is a true community celebration that brings together participants, families, and supporters for a day of fun, fitness, and purpose.
RACE RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://MY.RACEWIRE.COM/RESULTS/37904 [https://my.racewire.com/results/37904]
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Gaylord Gauntlet 2026
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed Until 5/22/26)
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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50 Gaylord Farm Road, Wallingford, 06492, CT, United States
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