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Gaylord Gauntlet

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Wallingford, CT
50 Gaylord Farm Road, 06492
Featured distance
5K
Type
OBSTACLE
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At a glance

Tackle 24 obstacles on trails and fields, then celebrate at a lively festival, all while supporting adaptive sports.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

The Gaylord Gauntlet is an annual 5K trail and obstacle run held on the expansive 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT. This event serves as a vital fundraiser, supporting the Gaylord Sports Association's mission to enhance the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports. The course features a dynamic mix of wooded trails and open fields, challenging participants with 24 natural and manmade obstacles. It's a true community celebration, offering a day of fun, fitness, and purpose for all abilities.

What to expect

  • Navigate a 5K course featuring 24 diverse natural and manmade obstacles.
  • Run through a mix of wooded trails and open fields on a 400-acre campus.
  • Enjoy a lively Festival Area post-run with local vendors, live music, and food trucks.

Standout details

  • 5K Trail and Obstacle Run
  • Supports adaptive sports programs
  • Lively festival with live music and food
  • 24 natural and manmade obstacles

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Food & Drink

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
From the organizer

The Gaylord Gauntlet 5K Trail and Obstacle Run is an annual event held on the 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT—a 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

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