The Gauntlet

Join us for The Gauntlet 2026 — a FREE Recovery Event! 🎉

Theme: "But Did You Die?!" 🔥

Get ready to compete in TRIVIA, TALENT, and TOUGHNESS challenges to earn points and lead your team to victory!

📅 Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
📍 Location: The Lohrey Center - 2366 Glenarm Ave, Dayton, OH 45420-2729
🕛 Registration: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
🎉 Opening Ceremony & Events Begin: 1:00 PM
🕒 Event Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🍕 Enjoy FREE PIZZA + POPSICLES! 🤩 Don't forget your water guns! Fun for the whole family, with special activities for the little ones! 🌈

Event Highlights:

• TRIVIA: Test your knowledge with 12-Step and recovery-themed questions!
• TALENT: Show off your skills! Sing, dance, tell jokes, perform magic, or do backflips—impress us and earn points!
• TOUGHNESS: Compete in exciting challenges like:
  • Three-Legged Race
  • Tug of War
  • Egg & Spoon Relay Race
  • Capture the Flag with Wet Sponge Dodgeball

🎉 Shenanigan Bonus Points:

• Bring an Egg Friend: Carry an egg companion (raw or seasoned fried) by hand!
• Team Gear: Show off your pride with flags, totem poles, or matching sashes!
• Accessorize: Funky sunglasses, headbands, wigs, face paint—get creative!
• Unity Nails: Paint your nails to match your team spirit!
• Ridiculous Fortune Teller: Bring a paper fortune teller and tell people's wild fortunes!
• Pasta Pants: Bring cooked spaghetti in your pants; no further explanation provided.
• Canned Food Friend: Introduce a can of food as your friend and donate it to our food drive afterward!
• Potluck Points: Bring a dessert or snack to share! 🍪
• Bring an Old-Timer: Invite someone with 10+ years of sobriety for extra points! Old-timers must wear a sign saying "Just Here for Support".

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit! 🎊