Second Annual Tuscaloosa Gauntlet Obstacle Course Race Set For April 1

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) on Friday said its second annual Tuscaloosa Gauntlet Obstacle Course Race will be held at the Buddy Powell Pavilion on April 1.

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The event, sponsored by the Alabama Marines Foundation, will begin at 8 a.m. at the pavilion off of Northridge Road. Registration is currently open and will be through race day, with increasing fee amounts

District 4 City Councilor Lee Busby, who serves as treasurer for the Alabama Marines Foundation, said the event is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit and is considered the ‘The South’s Premier Military Style Obstacle Course Race."

The race is approximately 5K and features more than 20 obstacles, including a Marine regulation O-Course.

"Participants can expect a festive, fast-paced, muddy, and physically demanding challenge from the course while volunteers and observers will get a thrill from seeing the athletic achievement," Busby said. "This year’s course features both newly designed and seasoned obstacles, all of which are custom-built for the racecourse contained in Sokol Park.”

The Tuscaloosa Gauntlet will feature competitive, non-competitive, and team entry heats for men and women, along with a Kids’ Race.

Winners in each adult category will receive a custom, 3-D printed trophy.

Organizers said packet pick-up for pre-registered participants with valid ID is available on March 31 at 4-7 p.m. at the District Room, which is located at 551 20th Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa or on-site the day of the race.

What's more, volunteers are welcome to participate in areas such as water stations and obstacle monitoring.

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