This 5K adventure race is a military inspired obstacle course that challenges athletic abilities and promotes teamwork
The Light Foundation is excited to announce The 3rd Annual Gauntlet 5k Adventure Race, brought to you by our Title Sponsors, Dayton Power & Light and Mix 107.7, on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Chenoweth Trails in Greenville, Ohio. Participants will have the opportunity to conquer natural and man-made, military-inspired obstacles in what promises to be a fun, MUDDY race. In addition to the 5K race, we promise a free fun-filled day of festivities and activities for the whole family.
The 5K Run will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with waves running every 20 minutes. Registration for The Gauntlet will include a T-shirt, medal and beverage token. Individual, student discount, corporate/team/school challenge, and our FREE kid’s race (ages 7-13 and registered runners can run with their children) registration forms are all available at www.thegauntlettrailrun.com/REGISTRATION.html.
Awards will be given to the top 2 male & female finishers in the following age categories: 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79 & 80+ and a CASH PRIZE of $100 to the Top Overall Finisher. Awards will also be presented to the Top Team participating and competing for the Team/Corporate and School Challenge. Please visit our website for further details about our fundraising opportunity and how you can raise money by running for your school or non-profit organization.
Still not sure you have what it takes to get a little dirty? That’s okay, we have something for everyone and for all ages at THE GAUNTLET. In addition to the 5k we have a full day of entertainment that is FREE for spectators. Gauntlet Events include bands, great food, raffle prizes, 50/50 chances, a beer tent and special guest appearances. The event will also provide a FREE Kid Care Venue, which means certified sitters and volunteers will provide a safe and entertaining atmosphere to our participant’s kids. This is fun filled day the entire family can enjoy. So come out and cheer on the participants with an amazing view of the final obstacles as they cross the finish line.
Please visit our website www.thegauntlettrailrun.com and ‘Like’ us on Facebook at The Gauntlet 5K Trail Run for more information, race day updates, free parking shuttle times, entertainment and race entry giveaways. We want to send a big thank you to our sponsors: UP & Running, Second National Bank, Jon Coomer, Roselius Insurance Agency and Aquitas Wealth Management.
Sponsorship Packages are still available, if you’re interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nick Schuckman at 513-513-0948, Leslie Gunckel, at 937-423-7443 or e-mail us at info@thegauntlettrailrun.com
Proceeds from this race will go to The Light Foundation. The Light Foundation, created in 2001 by Greenville native and former NFL New England Patriot Matt Light, strives to instill and augment the values of responsibility, accountability, and hard work by providing youth with a unique outdoor learning experience that assist them in reaching their goals and highest potential. With programs like Camp Vohokase, The Youth Turkey Hunt, Scholarships, and The Matt Light Football Camp, The Light Foundation is able to provide positive opportunities for young people who may not otherwise have them. In addition, The Light Foundation also opens its facility at Chenoweth Trails to other local non-profit programs like the YMCA, Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Darke County Adapted PE, Youth For Christ, Church retreats, and the Greenville Goal Setters Program. For more information about The Light Foundation please visit www.mattlight72.com
