Gaylord Sports Association Holds First and Only Gauntlet 5K Trail/Obstacle Run at Connecticut Hospital

WHO: The Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Sports Association

WHAT: A 5k Trail Run with 21 natural and manmade obstacles on the campus of Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford, CT:

· First and only Connecticut hospital to host such an event on their campus

· Four adaptive athletes participating in the race including John Redfield (Amputee), Brett Sloan (Amputee), David Solano (Visually Impaired), Margaret Rorrio (Mobility Impaired). Interview and photo opportunities will be available.

· Local teams are challenging one another such as Gaylord vs. Masonicare as well as Crossfit Gym Teams and North Farms Volunteer Fire Dept.

· 450 runners

· Post-race festival follows with beer and food vendors, DJ and bands

WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 2015

Registration: 8:00am

Race Waves Begin at 10 a.m. and every 20 minutes until 1 p.m.

Awards: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

WHERE: Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

50 Gaylord Farm Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

DETAILS: The Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Sports Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life and spirit, mind and body of persons with physical disabilities through wheelchair sports and adaptive recreation opportunities.

About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut is a not-for profit long-term 137 bed acute care hospital that specializes in the care and treatment of people with medically complex and intensive rehabilitation issues. Gaylord also operates outpatient therapy centers in Wallingford and North Haven. For latest news or more information go to their website at www.gaylord.org.