Zulu Challenge London

North London, Canada • 22 Aug 2026

ZULU CHALLENGE LONDON, ON

A family fitness challenge held at Gibbons Park in London, ON. The organizer presents it as a survival style obstacle event in varied terrain. Obstacles are not revealed in advance; participants should prepare for different sequences.

Events are organized by age and participant type. Key distances and features:

  • Adults: 5 km with up to 30 obstacles, participants are tethered to their team.
  • Kids 3-7 yrs: 1 km with up to 20 obstacles.
  • Kids 8-10 yrs: 2 km with up to 22 obstacles.
  • Kids 11-13 yrs: 3 km with up to 24 obstacles.
  • K9: 5 km with 24 obstacles, all breeds welcome.

Children may enter alone or as part of a team and may move between categories based on ability at registration. Parents may participate with children and will be tethered to them. For the K9 course a harness and hands free leash are mandatory and aggressive dogs must wear a muzzle.

The event is in person and takes place on August 22, 2026 at Gibbons Park. Ticket prices range from 40.54 CAD to 107.64 CAD. The posted policy states there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5 km
Adults
Kids 11-13yrs
Kids 8-10yrs
Kids 3-7yrs
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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