Tuscaloosa Gauntlet
Tuscaloosa Gauntlet is an obstacle course race on April 9–10, 2027 in Tuscaloosa, AL, with entry fees from $25 to $400.
- Date
- April 9–10, 2027 (260 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$400
- Sport
- Obstacle Course
From the Organizer
Join Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports (Visit Tuscaloosa), and the Alabama Marines Foundation for the sixth annual Tuscaloosa Gauntlet obstacle course race, Saturday, April 10, 2027. The race features 20+ obstacles, including a Marine regulation O-Course.
Whether you're a competitive racer or just getting started, the course will provide a challenge worth celebrating! Competitive, open, and team heats are available, as well as a kids' race. This year, we will feature a kids' race on Friday evening, April 9, during packet pickup. This will be family night with food trucks and fun for the entire family!
The course will be different from last year's and will include new obstacles!
Are you up for the challenge? Register now!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northport 2 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tuscaloosa, AL
Population
107,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
249 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tuscaloosa Gauntlet, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
260
Days to train
- Race
- Tuscaloosa Gauntlet
- Date
- April 9–10, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Tuscaloosa than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet
Apr 9, 2027