
The Ultimate Zelie Challenge and Obstacle Course Race is an obstacle course race on August 10–23, 2026 in Zelienople, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $225.
From the Organizer
Get ready for the Ultimate Zelie Challenge experience! Join us for an exhilarating adventure filled with thrilling obstacles, team-building activities, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're participating in the New Obstacle Course Race, the Ultimate Zelie Challenge or the Ultimate Zelie Challenge Camp, prepare to push your limits and conquer new heights.
The Ultimate Zelie Challenge is a ninja warrior-type obstacle course that includes 10 challenge events that are fun for everyone of all ages. Early Entry is $25 and Race day entry is $35. Trophies and medals to all winners.
The New Zelie Obstacle Course Race is a 1.2 to 1.5 Mile loop with 10 challenging obstacles for both kids and adults. These include Monkey Bars, Tire Flips, Carry challenges, Pulling Challenges, Balance and Agility, Jumping and more. This Spartan type event will be fun but challenging and takes place through Zelie Park. Packet Pick-up opens at 6:30 with the race starting at 7:30 AM.
Race options: Race 1 loop and see if you can get through it the fastest or see how many loops you can complete in 1 hour. You must complete each obstacle or face a running, burpee, or push-up penalty.
Entry fee is $25 for early registration and $35 for race day registration.
All entries receive a t-shirt, a goodie bag lunch box, Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl bread. There is food, snacks, lots of smiles and fun, as well as age group awards.
The Ultimate Challenge Champion will be awarded to the top 3 male and female entries earning the most points.
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaver Falls 1 Ne, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,146 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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The Ultimate Zelie Challenge and Obstacle Course Race
Aug 10, 2026