The Gauntlet

THE GAUNTLET 2026 - FREE RECOVERY EVENT!
"But Did You Die?!"
2026 Theme: From Ash We Rise
TRIVIA • TALENT • TOUGHNESS
Compete in all three arenas to earn points and lead your team to victory!
Sunday, July 26, 2026
@ The Lohrey Center - 2366 Glenarm Ave, Dayton OH
Registration: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Opening Ceremony & Events Begin: 1:00 PM
Event Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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FREE PIZZA + POPSICLES!
Don't forget to bring your water guns!
Fun for the whole family! Special activities will be available for little ones!
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TRIVIA - Test your knowledge with 12-Step and recovery-themed questions!
TALENT - Show us what you've got!
Sing, dance, tell jokes, perform magic tricks, do backflips, recite the alphabet backward—if it impresses us, it counts!
TOUGHNESS - Challenges to train for:
• Three-Legged Race
• Tug of War
• Egg & Spoon Relay Race
• Capture the Flag with Wet Sponge Dodgeball
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SHENANIGAN BONUS POINTS!
Earn extra points for creativity, absurdity, and team spirit!
🥚 Bring an Egg Friend
Carry around an egg companion all day! (Raw in shell or a seasoned fried egg—must be runny.) No containers allowed; your egg must be carried by hand.
🚩 Bring Team Gear
Flags, totem poles, matching sashes, banners—show off your team pride!
😎 Accessorize!
Snazzy sunglasses, outrageous headbands, wigs, crowns, face paint, funky socks, stuffed animal shoulder pets (think like a pirate--bring your pet parrot)... get weird!
💅 Unity Nails
Paint your nails (and your teammates' nails) to match your team spirit.
🔮 Ridiculous Fortune Teller
Create and bring a paper fortune teller and use it to tell people's wild and crazy fortunes throughout the event.
🍝 Pasta Pants
Bring cooked spaghetti in your pants. No further explanation will be provided.
🥫 Canned Food Friend
Bring a can of food and introduce it to people as your friend! Afterwards, donate it to our food drive.
🍪 Potluck Points
Bring a dessert or snack to share!
🏆 Bring an Old-Timer!
Bring someone with 10+ years of sobriety for extra points based on their sober time. Old-timers must wear a sign that says "Just Here for Support" and include the name of the person who brought them.