Tuscaloosa Gauntlet
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Tuscaloosa Gauntlet is an obstacle course race held Friday April 17 to Saturday April 18, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The event takes place at 4205 Northridge Road. Organizers listed are Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports (Visit Tuscaloosa), and the Alabama Marines Foundation. The race day on Saturday April 18, 2026, is billed as the fifth annual running of the event. The course includes more than 20 obstacles, including a Marine regulation O-Course. Organizers note the course will differ from the previous year and will include new obstacle additions.
Events and entry details
The schedule includes competitive, open, and team heats, plus a kids race. A kids race is scheduled on Friday evening April 17 during packet pickup, which is described as a family night with food trucks.
Listed entry options and fees in the source text include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Mini Recruits: ages 4-8, price $30 (price increases after January 14, 2026).
- Junior Commandos: ages 9-12, price $30 (price increases after January 14, 2026).
- Competitive Individual: price $85 (price increases after January 14, 2026).
- Open division: price $65 (price increases after January 14, 2026).
- Competitive Military & Competitive First Responder Team: price $400, open to ages 18-99, registration ends April 18, 2026.
- JROTC Team: price $400, open to ages 13-18, registration ends April 18, 2026.
- Greek Team: price $400, registration ends April 18, 2026.