Gaylord Gauntlet 5K

The Gaylord Gauntlet 5K, scheduled for June 25, 2016, on the campus of Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford, Conn., is not for the faint-of-heart—or those who like to keep their running shoes clean. In addition to 3.3 miles of ground to cover, the Gaylord Gauntlet includes wooded trails, mud and 20 natural and man-made obstacles to test an athlete’s strength and endurance.

Participants end the race tired, sweaty and muddy, but with a feeling of accomplishment, knowing they helped support the Gaylord Sports Association, which provides adaptive sports and recreation programs to adults with physical disabilities. 

Able-bodied and disabled athletes will participate in the day, which will feature 13 waves of runners, music provided by a local DJ and food available for purchase from on-site food trucks. This event will be held rain or shine.

The third annual Gaylord Gauntlet 5K will take place on the grounds of Gaylord Hospital at 60 Gaylord Farm Road, Wallingford. Runners are encouraged to form teams, but individual registrations are accepted too. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Costumes are encouraged.

Registration is $45 per runner until May 1, when it increases to $50. Walk-in registration beginning at 8 a.m. on the day of the event is $60. On-line registration closes at midnight on June 17, 2016.

To register or for more information about the third annual Gaylord Gauntlet 5K, visit www.gaylordgauntlet.org.