WRRC Battle at the Border
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Calabash, North Carolina
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition and camaraderie at the WRRC Battle at the Border on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in beautiful Calabash, Brunswick! This thrilling cross-country event, set against the stunning backdrop of Indigo Farms on the North and South Carolina border, features a challenging course of just under 4 miles. Runners will navigate through rugged fields, scenic wooded trails, and a variety of natural landscapes, including a charming lily pond and lively farm animals.
Since its inception in 2013, the Battle at the Border has fostered a spirited rivalry between the Wilmington Road Runners Club and the Grand Strand Running Club. Each year, participants race not only for glory but also for the coveted winner's trophy, with every runner's performance playing a vital role in the final team score. As the competition unfolds, enjoy the supportive atmosphere filled with enthusiastic volunteers, eye-catching directional signs, and plenty of shade along the course. Participants are encouraged to carpool due to limited parking, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Join us for this fantastic event where every stride counts!
Since its inception in 2013, the Battle at the Border has fostered a spirited rivalry between the Wilmington Road Runners Club and the Grand Strand Running Club. Each year, participants race not only for glory but also for the coveted winner's trophy, with every runner's performance playing a vital role in the final team score. As the competition unfolds, enjoy the supportive atmosphere filled with enthusiastic volunteers, eye-catching directional signs, and plenty of shade along the course. Participants are encouraged to carpool due to limited parking, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Join us for this fantastic event where every stride counts!
Organiser's Description
Cross country style event between the WILMINGTON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB and the GRAND STRAND RUNNING CLUB at Indigo Farms on the Border of North and South Carolina held on the third Saturday in July. The course is a little under 4 miles and takes you through rugged fields, wooded trails, a bridge, and rocky roads. The course is mostly shaded along the way and marked with directional signs, bright tape, and volunteers from each club.
Because it is a working farm along the course you will see lots of trees, lily pond, beehives, crops, chickens, pigs, and maybe a snake or two. The event was introduced in 2013 with the Grand Strand Running Club winning the inaugural event . The Wilmington Roadrunners won in both 2014 and 2015 before The Grand Strand gained their revenge in 2016. The Road Runners came back from defeat to win the next two battles before ceding to the trophy back to our friends in 2019, and in 2021 we sent "Snailey" back to its rightful home at the GSRC and he still resides there to this day.
Each runner receives a numbered popsicle stick as they cross the finish line, with the men and women scored separately counting an equal number of runners for each gender from each team. To determine the final score the scores for both genders for each team are then added together and the lowest score is the winning team.
The format means that every runner's contribution matters in the final tally. You can be the difference as the club competes to take the winner's trophy back to Wilmington.
It is a friendly competition enjoyed by both running clubs.
_Carpooling is mandatory this year as parking will be very limited.
Locations and meeting times:
_- Whole Foods, Oleander Dr, Wilmington 6:20_
_- Port City Java, Brunswick Forest, Leland 6:30_
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Because it is a working farm along the course you will see lots of trees, lily pond, beehives, crops, chickens, pigs, and maybe a snake or two. The event was introduced in 2013 with the Grand Strand Running Club winning the inaugural event . The Wilmington Roadrunners won in both 2014 and 2015 before The Grand Strand gained their revenge in 2016. The Road Runners came back from defeat to win the next two battles before ceding to the trophy back to our friends in 2019, and in 2021 we sent "Snailey" back to its rightful home at the GSRC and he still resides there to this day.
Each runner receives a numbered popsicle stick as they cross the finish line, with the men and women scored separately counting an equal number of runners for each gender from each team. To determine the final score the scores for both genders for each team are then added together and the lowest score is the winning team.
The format means that every runner's contribution matters in the final tally. You can be the difference as the club competes to take the winner's trophy back to Wilmington.
It is a friendly competition enjoyed by both running clubs.
_Carpooling is mandatory this year as parking will be very limited.
Locations and meeting times:
_- Whole Foods, Oleander Dr, Wilmington 6:20_
_- Port City Java, Brunswick Forest, Leland 6:30_
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Races
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Battle at the Border
Incl. Singlet
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Cross Country style race
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