Conquer the Gauntlet IOWA
AVAILABLE EVENTS
INDIVIDUAL // TEAM // KIDS
RACE COURSE
Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Course
* 4+ Miles
* 25+ Obstacles
KIDS Obstacle Course
* 1/2 Mile
* ~8 Obstacles
* Registration will be available on race day
OCR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Yes, of the over 2,500 obstacle course races, mud runs, and 5k challenges, Conquer The Gauntlet is one of the few races to be selected as an Obstacle Course Racing World Championship Qualifier!
- To qualify for Pro, you will need to finish top 5 in your gender in the ELITE wave only.
- To qualify for Age Group, you will need to finish top 10 (subsequent to the top 5) in your gender in the ELITE wave only.
ELITE WAVE
- The Elite wave is always the first wave of the day and is set aside for those looking to run the race individually and complete all obstacles successfully and under the Elite Rules. The Elite Wave is the only wave with finish times posted. Those who complete all obstacles successfully will turn in their cloth belt at the Finish Line and be given the coveted CTG Elite Wrist Band.
- The Elite Wave will have specific rules and regulations. You should not enter this wave if you are just looking to run early in the day. If you want to run early, simply sign up for the second wave. However, if you would like to see your time posted online you will need to be in this wave.
CENTURION MEDAL & BONUS SHIRTS
- Run 4 races in the 2019 season and receive the CENTURION MEDAL! By doing 4 races you’ll get to take a shot at 100 obstacles and earn this supersized medal! For every 2019 race you do in addition to your first you will be able to select a Bonus Shirt in one of the colors offered in 2019.
RACE TEAMS
- Here is how our group pricing is structured- cannot be combine with other discounts:
- 6 to 14 runners – $30 off per runner
- 15 to 24 runners – $30 off per runner
- 25+ runners – $35 off per runner
MULTIPLE LAPS
The CTG CONTINUUM is a multi lap option offered at each event. You will register for the Elite Wave and select that you would like to run CTG CONTINUUM. You will receive all of the standard finish swag as well as the CTG CONTINUUM finisher shirt and medal. The Continuum is $40 in addition to your Elite wave entry.
If you would like to run additional laps without the full CTG CONTINUUM you may do so for $20 on race day. Your registration for additional laps may be purchased from the Information Tent on race day.
RACE SELECTION
ELITE Heat
RACE COURSE
Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Course
START TIME
- 9:00AM
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 12+
PRICE
$89+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Conqueror Finisher Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Conquer the Gauntlet Water Bottle
- Free Race Day Photos
- Chip Timed
- Other Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male & Female champions.
- OCR World Championship Qualifying Event (See Above)
OPEN Heats
RACE COURSE
Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Course
START TIME
- 9:15AM-11:00AM
- Waves begin every 15 minutes
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 12+
PRICE
$89+
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Conqueror Finisher Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Conquer the Gauntlet Water Bottle
- Free Race Day Photos
- Chip Timed
TEAM Heats
RACE COURSE
Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Course
START TIME
- 9:30AM-11:00AM
- Waves begin every 15 minutes
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 12+
PRICE
$354+
- Minimum 6 racers per group
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Conqueror Finisher Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Conquer the Gauntlet Water Bottle
- Free Race Day Photos
- Chip Timed
KIDS Heat
RACE COURSE
KIDS Obstacle Course
START TIME
- The Kids Race will begin 1 hour after the first wave of the day and end 1 hour after the final wave.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 5-11
PRICE
$20
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Finisher Medal
RACE ORGANIZER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course Description:
Conquer The Gauntlet™ is the most EXTREME 4 miles on the planet. Race through grueling terrain and CONQUER over 25 of the largest, most unique, and challenging obstacles on earth! This is not another mud run or a 5k with a few walls. We guarantee you the most obstacles for the lowest possible price. To Conquer The Gauntlet™ you must have determination, purpose, and will-power. Can you Conquer The Gauntlet™?
**NOTE – Race day is what it’s all about! Come ready to have a great time, challenge yourself, and Conquer! You must arrive 1 hour before your start time. You may not check-in more than 1 hour before your start time. Participants will register for the time slot of their choosing.
RACE AID
There will be three water stations on the course.
Paramedics and a first aid station will be at the start/finish line and on standby to enter the course as necessary.
Runners will receive a free 16 ounce water at the finish line as well as other supplements.
We also have showers to rinse of the mud and changing tents to get out of the wet clothes and into some dry ones.
There will be a free bag check where we can store your belongings while you participate in the race.
SPECTATORS
Your family and friends are more than welcome to come and watch you race.
There is a $10 spectating fee that will be charged at the entrance.
Ages 12 and under are free. This will give them a printed course map and access to the entire course.
Spectators will need to stay off the course trail and out of the way of runners.
There is also a Kids Race available to anyone ages 5-11.
PARKING
$10 per vehicle.
AFTER PARTY
There will be an awards ceremony and a band will play afterward. There will be food vendors onsite all day at each event. There will be lots of games and contests available as well. Come hang out!
PHOTO GALLERY
OBSTACLES
You may skip any obstacle that you don’t feel comfortable completing if you are not attempting to win an overall award. Push yourself. Be safe. Have fun.
DISCOUNTS
* We offer a military discount to our active duty and veterans.
The code to use when registering is
* If you plan on running with a group be sure and select the
* We also offer multi-race and Season Pass discounts for those of you who want to run in more than one city. Select the SEASON PASS tab on the SIGN UP page.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
We need you! We absolutely couldn’t have an event like this without our volunteers; they help in every aspect of the race. Not only do we need you, but so do the runners.
Volunteers encourage and support runners while making sure they stay safe and have as much fun as possible.
Not only will you become part of the CTG team, but you will also get the opportunity to Conquer The Gauntlet for FREE! This is such a fun atmosphere! There is no better way to cheer on runners, connect with other awesome people, and get a backstage CTG experience.
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