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The Gaylord Gauntlet is a 5K Trail/Obstacle Run entirely on the Gaylord Hospital campus which features 500 acres of land in a rural Wallingford setting.
COURSE: The course will be a blend of wooded trail and open field running with natural and man-made obstacles. Mud will be used sparingly, but upper body strength will be featured in some obstacles including a rock wall climb and vine swings.
TIMING: All participants will have a timing chip in their bib.
Costumes are encouraged and being a part of a team may make it more fun and be helpful with some of the obstacles.
The race is appropriate for those 12 and older, otherwise open to everyone.
Individuals and parents will need to determine their own limitations regarding specific obstacles and younger athletes that may want to participate.
The goal is to promote health and fitness with a race in a natural setting on a hospital campus. It will challenge your upper and lower body strength, speed and endurance.
The entire event has been coordinated and built by Gaylord Hospital volunteers and all profits will go to sponsor their Sports Association for disabled athletes, some of whom will also participate.