ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT
About this race
The ZOOTOWN CHALLENGE OBSTACLE COURSE RACES @ WASHINGTON-GRIZZLY STADIUM features SIX different race categories. Everyone can race and challenge themselves, from Expert, Novice, Kids, and All Ability races, pick one and start training. The ZooTown Challenge takes place on September 26, 2026 in beautiful Missoula, Montana, at the iconic Washington Grizzly Stadium. You will feel the crowd roar!
- ZooTown Challenge 5k - 20 Obstacles
- Griz Double 10k - 35 Obstacles
- ZooTown 3k
- Kids Race
- All Abilities Race
The ZooTown Challenge is for individuals wanting a challenge as well as the novice racer. YOU WILL FINISH - How fast is up to you. The combination of challenging obstacles and skill obstacles sets the stage for the ZooTown Challenge to be an EPIC RACE in Missoula, Montana.
Want to run as a team? Go to the TEAMS tab. Your final finish time will be the combined time of all four racers. Teams can help each other on the obstacles.
SPECTATORS WELCOME - Food trucks will be open for racers and spectators to enjoy the race at the North End Zone.
The race course encompasses Washington-Grizzly Stadium, U of M Campus, M Trail, and some surprises.
DETAILS on the ZooTown Challenge Website and Instagram @zootownchallenge
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Want to check out the race close up and encourage racers? Go to zootownchallenge.com and go to the volunteer tab to sign up. All Volunteers receive food vouchers on race day and free entry to next year's ZooTown Challenge race.
ZOOTOWN CHALLENGE RACE PROCEEDS DONATED TO OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES INC.*
*Opportunity Resources Inc. is a Missoula-based organization that focuses on providing people with disabilities opportunities to engage in meaningful employment, artistic and creative projects, stable housing, and community involvement.
Pick your distance
Obstacle race
The Griz Double 10k
Test your limits with the Griz Double! This race will be completing the course twice with more difficult obstacles for racers looking for the ultimate challenge!
Expert - BRING IT ON! 5k
The EXPERT category - If you have a couple obstacle course races under your belt this is the category for you.
Novice - Ready for the CHALLENGE 5k
The NOVICE category is for newcomers to obstacle course racing.
ZooTown 3k - No M Trail
This race is for any racers that want a Challenge. M Trail Not Included. Approximately 3k. Obstacles are your THING!!
TEAMS
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Missoula, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 7:25 PM local time (MDT) in Missoula on September 26, 2026 — 11h 57m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT
132 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the The Griz Double 10k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Gale | 1:07:04 | 10:48 /mi |
| 2 | Alex Ammons | 1:11:14 | 11:28 /mi |
| 3 | Trisha Drobeck | 1:23:45 | 13:29 /mi |
| 4 | Gavin Mercado | 1:25:20 | 13:44 /mi |
| 5 | Isaac Handley | 1:25:47 | 13:48 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 63 Missoula events
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