Gladiator Assault Challenge
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Event details
The Gladiator Assault Challenge takes place Saturday to Sunday, May 16-17, 2026, at Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Drive, Boone, Iowa 50036. The weekend includes multiple heats of the Full Gladiator course, a 5K charge, a Junior/Parent 5K, and an Elite heat. The event schedule runs across both days with repeated heats for those event types.
Course and format
The event is an obstacle course that combines running with obstacles that are both natural and man-made. Course features listed for recent editions include rope climbs, monkey bars, tunnels, cargo climbs, balance beams, walls, muddy bunkers, and other obstacles. The course challenges include running, climbing, jumping, crawling, balancing, and mud sections. The event will be self-timed; a clock will be available at the finish line.
Registration, pricing and awards
Early pricing for the Full Gladiator, 5K Charge, and Junior/Parent 5K is tiered by month: November-December $59, January $69, February $79, March $89, April $99, May $109. An additional $10 applies for the Elite heat. Juniors in the Junior/Parent division pay $35; parents pay the current rate. All participants receive a finisher t-shirt, a Gladiator medal, and finish-line fruit and drink. Engraved Gladiator swords are awarded to first through third place in men's and women's divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.