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

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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

About the Event

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 September 26, 2026 in beautiful Missoula, Montana, at the iconic Washington Grizzly Stadium.  You will feel the crowd roar!

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 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. 

Races Offered

All Abilities - For athletes with physical or intellectual limitation or disability

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — All Abilities - For athletes with physical or intellectual limitation or disability

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Type — Others

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10:00

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$0.00

Expert - BRING IT ON! 5k

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others

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10:00

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$49.00

Novice - Ready for the CHALLENGE 5k

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others

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10:00

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$49.00

The Griz Double 10k

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Others

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10:00

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$59.00

ZooTown 3k - No M Trail

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Others

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10:00

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$39.00

TEAMS

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others

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11:00

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$180.00

ZooTown STRONG

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Others

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12:00

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$59.00

Kids Race 5 -12 Years

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Kids Race 5 -12 Years

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Type — Others

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13:00

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$19.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Missoula.

thermostat Temperature
9.6° / 24.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
7.9° / 21.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 30m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
5.0 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
56.5%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:14
nightlight Sunset
19:46

About Missoula

Learn more about the host city, Missoula.

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Missoula is a medium size city in Western Montana with a population of about 73,000 (2020). The hub of five valleys in the northwest region of the state, or Glacier Country, the town boasts the University of Montana, the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, and a multitude of recreational opportunities, along with an active and colorful downtown.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of ZooTown Challenge Obstacle Course Race by VRTX Fitness @Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Missoula MT.

Place Name Time
🥇 Cameron Neiss 14:08.1
🥈 Brandon Seaman 16:35.7
🥉 Megan Slivka 16:40.8
4 Joseph Morgan 18:51.6
5 Kristi Myers 19:41.1

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