ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM MDT
  • Location Missoula, Montana
  • Price Free - $234.26
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the iconic Washington-Grizzly Stadium in beautiful Missoula, Montana! This thrilling event features seven diverse race categories designed for everyone, from seasoned athletes to enthusiastic novices and kids. Participants can choose from the ZOOTOWN CHALLENGE 5K with 20 obstacles, the GRIZ DOUBLE 10K boasting 35 challenges, the new ZOOTOWN STRONG race, as well as the ZOOTOWN 3K, Kids Race, and All Abilities Race.

Feel the electric atmosphere as you navigate through a course that winds around Washington-Grizzly Stadium and the University of Montana campus, with plenty of surprises along the way! Spectators are welcome to cheer on racers while enjoying delicious food from local food trucks. The ZooTown Challenge is not just a test of strength and agility; it's a celebration of community spirit, with proceeds benefiting Opportunity Resources Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and the chance to conquer some epic obstacles!

Organiser's Description

The ZOOTOWN CHALLENGE OBSTACLE COURSE RACES @ WASHINGTON-GRIZZLY STADIUM features SEVEN different race categories. Everyone can race and challenge themselves, from Expert, Novice, STRONG, Kids and All Ability races, pick one and start training. The ZooTown Challenge takes place on October 4, 2025 in beautiful Missoula, Montana, in iconic Washington Grizzly Stadium. You will feel the crowd roar!

* ZOOTOWN CHALLENGE 5k - 20 Obstacles
* GRIZ DOUBLE 10k - 35 Obstacles
* ZOOTOWN STRONG (New in 2025) NO M TRAIL: Fast and STRONG
* 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.

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 and some surprises.

DETAILS on the ZooTown Challenge Website [https://www.zootownchallenge.com/]and Instagram @zootownchallenge [https://www.instagram.com/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.

Races

  • The Griz Double 10k

    Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)

    $85.08

    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

    Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)

    $85.08

    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

    Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)

    $85.08

    The NOVICE category is for newcomers to obstacle course racing.
  • ZooTown STRONG

    Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (12:00PM MDT)

    $85.08

    Think Strongman/Strongwoman competition. Must be able to lift and carry 100lb sandbag. M Trail run not included in race.
  • ZooTown 3k - No M Trail

    Incl. $4.92 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)

    $63.92

    This race is for any racers that want a Challenge. M Trail Not Included. Approximately 3k. Obstacles are your THING!!
  • Kids Race 5 -12 Years

    Incl. $3.18 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (1:00PM MDT)

    $32.18

    Obstacle Course Race for kids under 12. Race will be held inside the stadium following the completion of the expert and novice races. Course Designed by Mismo Gymnastics.
  • All Abilities - for Athletes With Physical or Intellectual Limitation or Disability

    Incl. T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)

    Free

    The ALL ABILITIES category is for individuals with with physical or intellectual disabilities. ALL ABILITIES RACERS may be paired with a buddy to complete the specially designed obstacle course race. If you have a buddy that would like to run with you, please email [email protected] to be paired with your buddy. Follow @vrtx.fitness on social media for obstacle reveal.
  • Teams

    Incl. $14.26 Fee & T-Shirt & Hoodie

    Sat 4th October 2025 (11:00AM MDT)

    $234.26

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Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, 59812, MT, United States

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