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Canada's Tethered Obstacle Course Challenge
Bring your people. Face the challenge together.
Adult, Kids and K9 challenges in every city. Pick your city, pick your crew.
Zulu Challenge
Zulu Challenge
Canada / Tethered / Kids / K9
Bring your people. Face the challenge together.
Adult, Kids and K9 challenges in every city. Pick your city, pick your crew.
Every city offers the Adult, Kids and K9 challenges. Choose your city to see the venue, times and tickets.
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Take on 5 km with up to 30 obstacles, tethered to your team. Teams start at two athletes and there is no maximum. Come alone and we will tether you to another solo athlete, which has turned out to be a great way to meet new people. Distance can run slightly shorter or longer depending on the park and terrain. Minimum age is 14.
Three age categories: 3 to 7 years (1 km), 8 to 10 years (2 km) and 11 to 13 years (3 km). Kids can take part alone or in a team, and the tether is optional. One or both parents can join, tethered to their child, which is a popular way to share the day together. Kids in the 3 to 7 and 8 to 10 categories can skip obstacles that are too difficult.
Bring your dog on a 5 km course. A harness and a hands-free leash are required, and we recommend an adjustable elastic leash. All breeds are welcome and there is no age limit: we have had puppies (often carried by their owners) and senior dogs. Aggressive and protective dogs must wear a muzzle at all times.
You and your teammate are connected by a tether that can be adjusted from 4 to 8 feet. You will lift, climb, balance, flip, jump, crawl, push, pull and run, and being tethered means keeping pace with your team and playing to each other's strengths. A standard level of fitness is needed, such as running plus strength and conditioning training. Safety comes first: you can always go around an obstacle.
Zulu is a challenge, not a race and not a mud run, although racing and mud both happen. Teams that want to compete against each other are welcome. If the park, terrain and weather allow muddy sections or water, we use them. Mud and water depend on park rules and conditions, so they are not guaranteed.
Zulu Challenge was founded in 2014 by Tosh Mugambi in Grande Prairie, Alberta. It started as an event for kids and grew to include adults and K9 teams. In more than 12 years we have never cancelled an event; we have only postponed for severe thunderstorms with heavy rain. Read local coverage: Tethered obstacle course challenge a first for Prince George.
Zulu is very spectator friendly. Bring everyone to cheer you on (a little friendly booing is encouraged). City parks have ample free parking.
Wear clothes you can move in and shoes with good grip that you do not mind getting dirty. For K9 teams, bring your harness and hands-free leash.
Registrations are always transferable. Email us who you would like to transfer to, with proof of registration, and we handle the rest. There are no refunds, but if you cannot attend you receive credit to use at another Zulu Challenge in a different city or next season, so you never lose your registration. Early bird ends November 30, 2026, then general admission applies.
Save $30 on Adult and K9.
Save $10 on Kids 3 to 7.
Save $15 on Kids 8 to 10.
Save $20 on Kids 11 to 13.
Prices are before ticketing fees.
A tethered obstacle challenge held in cities across Canada. Adults complete 5 km with up to 30 obstacles tethered to their team. Kids have three age categories, and dogs can take part in the K9 Challenge. All three are offered in every city.
It is a challenge, not a race or mud run, though both elements happen. Teams who want to compete are welcome. Muddy sections and water are used only when the park, terrain and weather allow.
You are tethered to another athlete who also comes alone. Teams start at two and there is no maximum.
Adults must be 14 or older. Kids categories are 3 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 13. K9 has no age limit for dogs.
Yes, all breeds are welcome. A harness and hands-free leash are required, and aggressive or protective dogs must wear a muzzle at all times.
There are no refunds, but you receive credit for another city or next season. Registrations are always transferable by email with proof of registration.
Yes, spectators are welcome and city parks have ample free parking.
A business can sponsor a Zulu Experience and cover the entry for a family, a team or a K9 athlete. Published levels start at $300 CAD, and you choose who the entries are for. The sponsor page lists what each level includes, from a family of four through larger crews. Payment is not taken on this home page. Open the sponsor page to choose a level.