Ultimate Zelie Challenge
Climb, carry, balance, and take on your next challenge.
A playful, physical day at Zelienople Community Park. Pick the individual challenges, the obstacle course race, or both. Each one asks for something different, so read the requirements before you choose.
Place
Zelienople Community Park
Date
2027 dates to be announced
Choices
Challenge · Obstacle race · Double
2027 registration details will be announced.
Choose your event
These cards describe the 2026 format. The next edition has not been confirmed.
Ultimate Zelie Challenge
Ten individual challenge events, scored as a points competition. This is not the running obstacle course.
The 2026 listing awarded the Ultimate Challenge Champion to the top 3 male and top 3 female entries with the most points. It did not publish how each station was scored.
Age groups were 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, 12–14, and 15+. A race-day report described playground equipment, with older groups moving to harder playgrounds.
Ultimate Obstacle Course Race
A separate race through Zelienople Community Park. The 2026 registration listing and a race-day report do not describe the distance the same way, so this page does not publish one exact distance.
The listing offered two options: one timed loop, or as many loops as possible in one hour. Each obstacle had to be completed. Skipping one brought a running, burpee, or push-up penalty.
Listing examples included monkey bars, tire flips, carrying, pulling, balance, agility, and jumping. The race-day report also named a bucket carry, hurdles, jumping through buckets, dragging boat anchors, a creek crossing, and a slip-and-slide.
Ultimate Double
The 2026 listing included a package that combined the obstacle course race and the Ultimate Zelie Challenge. It did not publish a separate price, eligibility rule, or start time.
2026 planning reference
Planning from 2026? The details below are from that edition. They are a reference, not a confirmed 2027 plan.
Where to go
Zelienople Community Park
402 East Beaver Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
The listing gave this address and did not publish a separate parking lot.
Directions to Zelienople Community Park
Check-in and packet pickup
Packet pickup and registration began at 6:30 a.m. and continued until the participant’s start. The listing said those times could change with the number of entries.
Challenge age groups
4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, 12–14, and 15+. These groups were for the Ultimate Zelie Challenge. The obstacle course race listing did not publish its own age groups.
2026 start times
| Event | Who | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Obstacle course race | Listed field | 7:30 a.m. |
| Ultimate Zelie Challenge | 9 and under | 9:00 a.m. |
| Ultimate Zelie Challenge | 10–11 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Ultimate Zelie Challenge | 12–14 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Ultimate Zelie Challenge | 15 and older | 11:00 a.m. |
What to wear
The 2026 listing did not publish required clothing or equipment. Clothes and shoes you can get dirty are a practical suggestion, not a published requirement.
2026 awards and scoring
- Age-group awards were listed for entries.
- The Ultimate Challenge Champion went to the top 3 male and top 3 female entries with the most points. Point values for each station were not published.
- Awards were handed out on site on event day and were not mailed.
2026 listing inclusions
The listing said entries received a T-shirt, a goodie bag or lunch box, and Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl bread, with food and snacks at the event. Treat these as 2026 inclusions until the next edition confirms them.
2026 reference pricing
Early registration was $25. Race-day registration was $35. These are 2026 amounts, not the 2027 fee. The Ultimate Double did not have a separate published price.
Build Skills at Ultimate Zelie Challenge Camp
Camp is a separate week from event registration. Signing up for one does not sign you up for the other.
The 2026 camp page and the event listing both said that year’s camp included entry to the challenge. They do not agree on the 2026 price, so no camp price is shown here. A 2027 price, and whether camp includes event entry, has not been set.
Photos and updates
Visit the Ultimate Zelie Challenge Instagram page for event photos and announcements.
Common questions
Which event should I choose?
Choose the Ultimate Zelie Challenge for the individual stations and points result. Choose the obstacle course race for the park loop. They are different events. The 2026 format is the reference until the next edition is confirmed.
What ages can participate?
The 2026 Ultimate Zelie Challenge used age groups from 4–5 through 15+. The obstacle course race listing did not publish separate age groups. Do not assume every choice fits every age.
Can I enter both events?
The 2026 listing included an Ultimate Double that combined both events. It did not publish a separate price, eligibility rule, or start time.
What happens if I cannot complete an obstacle?
On the 2026 obstacle course race, each obstacle had to be completed. The penalty was running, burpees, or push-ups. The listing did not say an obstacle could be skipped without that penalty.
Do I need to attend camp to enter the event?
No. Camp and event registration are separate. The 2026 camp was open to the public, and race registration did not require camp.
What should I bring?
The 2026 listing did not publish a required equipment list. Clothes and shoes you can get dirty are a suggestion, not a rule. Ask us if you are unsure.
How do awards work?
The 2026 listing included age-group awards. The Ultimate Challenge Champion went to the top 3 male and top 3 female entries with the most points. Awards were handed out on site and were not mailed.
What is the refund policy?
Race registration refunds are not available.