The Gaylord Gauntlet is a 5k race with more than 20 man-made and natural obstacles. This year’s race is being held on Saturday, June 15th on the grounds of Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford.
All proceeds benefit the Gaylord Sports Association and its adaptive sports programs.
Meet 99.1 PLR’s AJ at the race!
What is the Gaylord Gauntlet
Held entirely on the Gaylord Hospital campus which features 400 acres of land in a rural Wallingford setting. It is 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.
About Gaylord Sports Association
Gaylord Sports Association provides adaptive sports for individuals with physical and visual disabilities, including wounded veterans. The Sports Association offers 15 different sports and is Connecticut’s largest adaptive sports program. Participants enjoy activities that are provided to them at low or no cost, such as golf, snow skiing, adaptive cycling, archery, water skiing, and adaptive rock climbing, or team sports such as wheelchair rugby, tennis, and sled hockey.