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.
The ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT brings an exciting 6K to Missoula, Montana on October 1, 2022. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Obstacle race
Expert
The EXPERT category is for experienced obstacle course racers. If you have a few obstacle course races under your belt this is the category for you. The course starts at home plate and continues around the stadium with a run along the riverfront trail. Then back to the stadium to finish the obstacles. Follow @vrtx.fitness and @gogpaddleheads social media for obstacle reveal.
Novice
The NOVICE category is for newcomers to obstacle course racing. The course starts at home plate and continues around the stadium with a run along the riverfront trail. Then back to the stadium to finish the obstacles. Follow @vrtx.fitness and @gogpaddleheads social media for obstacle reveal.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Missoula in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Missoula
ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT takes place in Missoula, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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