Gladiator Challenge

Tallahassee, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Gladiator Challenge

The Gladiator Challenge is an annual family adventure race organized by Christ Classical Academy in Tallahassee, Florida. Held at Phipps Farm, the event features an obstacle course where participants navigate over, under, and through various physical barriers.

The race offers three distinct course options based on age and distance:

  • 5k Obstacle Course Race: A 3.2 mile course with 30+ obstacles for participants aged 16 and up.
  • Youth Obstacle Course Race: A 1.6 mile course with 15+ obstacles for students in grades K-12.
  • Junior Obstacle Course Race: A course under 0.5 miles with 5+ obstacles for children aged 3-6.

The event site includes additional activities such as face painting, carnival games, bounce houses, and a dunk tank. Multiple food trucks are present on-site during the event. Participants may collect their race bags during an early pick-up window the day before the race at the Christ Classical Academy campus. Registration for the event remains open until late April. Participants are encouraged to choose the race category that aligns with their personal physical abilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Obstacle Course Race
Youth Obstacle Course Race
Junior Obstacle Course Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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