About
zOOTOWN CHALLENGE

VRTX Fitness & Missoula PaddleHeads present

Missoula's Premier

OBSTACLE COURSE RACE. 

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The ZooTown Challenge is a stadium style obstacle course race in Missoula Montana, featuring over 20 obstacles and a 4 mile run along the riverfront trail. 

The race encompasses Paddleheads Stadium at Ogren Park, Allegiance Field and the Riverfront trail.   

Join the Challenge!  

Want to race as a Team?

Go to TEAMS tab for information. 

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Packet Pick-Up - Friday September 30

The race weekend begins with a welcome reception on the roof top of VRTX Fitness. 

Packet pick up, music, course map and final obstacle reveal.

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Race day - Saturday October 1

Heats begin at 10AM - Expert & Novice

Heats Begin at Noon - All Abilities & Kids Race

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following the race- Field day!

Live music, local draft beer, food and refreshments

at the stadium.

Events - timed base run, cornhole & kids fun zone.

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hotel specials coming

start your Training

Obstacle Course Training Class at VRTX Fitness

Thursdays 6:30pm 

Sign up in the VRTX Fitness app or by calling 406-541-3114

Free for VRTX Members

Guest fee $10.00

Coached by Ellé Nelson

Personal Trainer and Sports Psychology Specialist

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keep up to date by following social media

Facebook: VRTX Fitness & Missoula PaddleHeads

Instagram: @vrtx.fitness and @gopaddleheads

obstacle reveal, give aways and event details.

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we need volunteers

Be a part of this epic event by Volunteering.

free entry, t-shirt food and beverage perks.

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Dress Code

Please wear closed toed shoes and athletic clothing. Loose articles  of clothing may be caught on some obstacles.

registration

Race registration can be completed online by following the link above.

Parking

Free parking is available on site

however, space is limited.

Proceeds Benefit the Montana Special Olympics

race levels

EXPERT

novice

all abilities

Kids

Team

For experienced athletes.

For casual athletes.

For athletes 6-12yrs.

For  athletes with physical or intellectual limitation, disability.

4 person team

Missoula PaddleHeads

 (406) 543-3300

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VRTX Fitness 

(406) 541-3114

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EMAIL

zootownchallenge@gmail.com