Gladiator Challenge - 5K Obstacle Course Race (Ages 16+)
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Christ Classical Academy's Annual Gladiator Challenge is a family adventure race held in Tallahassee, Florida. Racers run and navigate over, under, through, and across different types of obstacles in this fun and challenging course. There is also an amazing lineup of food trucks, carnival games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painting, and more! Phipps Farm - 4300 North Meridian Rd 5k Obstacle Course Race (3.2 miles and 30+ obstacles - ages 16 and up permitted) Youth Obstacle Course Race (1.6 miles and 15+ obstacles for grades K-12) Junior Obstacle Course Race (less than 1/2 mile and 5+ obstacles for ages 3-6) If you/your child can fit into more than one category/race, please choose the one best suited for your/your child's abilities. The first 400 registrants who sign up by 11:59 p.m. on March 31st will receive a free t-shirt. Early race bag pick-up for non-Christ Classical Academy families will be available the Friday before the race from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Christ Classical Academy - 2205 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR: NO Race Day Registration NO Race Only Option Junior Obstacle Course Race (ages 3-6) will start at 8:00 a.m. Final Race Schedule Junior Gladiator Race 8:00 5/6 year-old BOYS 8:05 5/6 year-old GIRLS 8:10 3/4-year-old BOYS 8:15 3/4-year-old GIRLS 5K Obstacle Course Race (ages 16 and up permitted) 8:30 MEN 8:40 WOMEN Youth Obstacle Course Race (K-12th grade) 9:00 9th-12th grade BOYS 9:05 9th-12th grade GIRLS 9:10 8th grade BOYS 9:15 8th grade GIRLS 9:20 7th grade BOYS 9:25 7th grade GIRLS 9:30 6th grade BOYS 9:35 6th grade GIRLS 9:40 5th grade BOYS 9:45 5th grade GIRLS 9:50 4th grade BOYS 9:55 4th grade GIRLS 10:00 3rd grade BOYS 10:05 3rd grade GIRLS 10:10 2nd grade BOYS 10:15 2nd grade GIRLS 10:20 1st grade BOYS 10:25 1st grade GIRLS 10:30 Kindergarten BOYS 10:35 Kindergarten GIRLS Awards Ceremony Immediately Following
Typical conditions
For events around April 2027 in Tallahassee, FL, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Tallahassee, FL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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