The phrase "to run the gauntlet" means to go through a difficult or challenging situation where one must face a series of obstacles or criticisms. Full definition
It seems that the redundancies of bitter atheists does run the gauntlets of chaliced forsakenness. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Playing it safe is not an option when running the gauntlet in landscapes riddled with risk against a pack of intensely fierce competitors. (wccftech.com)
It's like running a gauntlet as every player attempts to move through the opposing team's defenses to reach the goal on the other side of the map. (gamesradar.com)