Events
Gaylord Gauntlet 2026
Place
Wallingford, CT US 06492
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, 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
Race Contact Info
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Volunteer Information
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Gaylord Gauntlet!
Volunteers are integral to the successful running of the Gaylord Gauntlet, as we need approximately 150 volunteers to help make this event possible! Volunteering for this event is fun and rewarding. First and foremost, you’ll be helping adaptive athletes, like Jay and Jillian, get involved in adaptive sports such as obstacle racing. You’ll also have the chance to cheer on nearly 1,000 runners who are challenging themselves to complete this 5K obstacle run, including adaptive athletes. Volunteers help maintain a safe course and create a fun, encouraging atmosphere throughout the event. All volunteers will receive a ticket for a free beverage (beer or Gatorade) at the end of their shift, along with a bag lunch and a volunteer T-shirt.
Here is some information about the event and the volunteer roles:
Event Hours:
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The event goes from 7:00 am -3:00 pm
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First running wave: 8:00 am
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Last running wave: 1:30 pm
Volunteer Shifts:
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All Day: 7:00 am -3:00 pm
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Half day (morning): 7:00 am- 11:00 am
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Half day (afternoon): 10:00 - 3:00 pm
Volunteer Roles:
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Obstacle volunteer: our biggest and most critical need. Helps to monitor the course, ensure safety, assist runners with the obstacles, and provide encouragement
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Registration area
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Festival area
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Race start/ finish line
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Medical Tent- for qualified volunteers only
If you are also running the race, we can usually work within your availability if you would like to volunteer as well.
Please let us know if you have any physical limitations or other requests, and we will consider these when assigning roles. There is a space on the volunteer form for this. Also, please indicate if you are part of a volunteer group or if there is another volunteer you would like to be paired with.
If you have any questions, please contact us at gaylorddevelopment@gaylord.org.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Trail Grooming Sponsor:
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Adaptive Athlete Sponsor:
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