Obstacle Volunteers (our biggest and most important need!)

Help monitor obstacles, support participant safety, assist runners when needed, and provide plenty of encouragement along the course.

Other Volunteer Areas

• Registration & Check-In
• Festival Area
• Start/Finish Line Support
• Medical Tent (qualified medical volunteers only)

If you're planning to run in the Gauntlet as well, we'd still love your help. We can often accommodate volunteer assignments around your race time.

• Event Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• First Wave Start: 8:00 AM
• Last Wave Start: 1:30 PM

Volunteer Shift Options

All-Day Shift

• 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Morning Shift

• 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Shift

• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Gaylord Gauntlet is more than just a race. It's a fundraiser that supports the adaptive sports and recreation programs of the Gaylord Sports Association, helping individuals with physical disabilities stay active, build confidence, and experience the joy of sports.

Every year, nearly 150 volunteers help make this event possible. From cheering on participants to supporting event operations, volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for nearly 1,000 runners.

Whether you're helping participants navigate obstacles, working in the festival area, or assisting with registration, your time and energy directly contribute to the success of the event and its mission.

All volunteers will receive:

• A Gaylord Gauntlet volunteer t-shirt
• A complimentary bag lunch
• A ticket for a free post-shift beverage (beer, water, or Gatorade)

When completing the volunteer registration form, please let us know about any physical limitations, scheduling needs, role preferences, or special requests. You'll also have the opportunity to indicate if you're volunteering with a group or would like to be paired with a friend or family member.

While we can't guarantee every request, we'll do our best to place volunteers where they're most comfortable and can have the greatest impact.

Please contact us at gaylorddevelopment@gaylord.org.

We can't wait to have you on the team and help make this year's Gaylord Gauntlet the best one yet!