Wisconsin Track Club proudly presents the annual Border Battle!

Club Teams across the Midwest come to Madison, WI to test their mettle against the Wisconsin Track Club.

The 2026 Border Battle is on Saturday, September 26!

Registration here

Time:

woMen's 6k - 10:00 AM
men’s 8k - 11:00 AM

Location: Stewart’s Woods Cross Country Trails.

Located south of Verona Area High School (address: 234 Wildcat Way, Verona, WI 53593)

Parking: You are welcome to park in the closest lot to the XC trail, which is down by the baseball complex (Lot I). The next closest lot is lot G1, by the softball complex, and then lot F4.

Entries: Each team is allowed unlimited entries. Entries must be submitted online to NIRCA no later than Wednesday, September 19th at 11:59 PM.

Entry Fee: $30 per runner or $200 per team . Teams with less than 9 runners will pay $20/runner. We will accept a check or Venmo. Checks made payable to Wisconsin Track Club. Venmo: WiscoTC

Team Camps: Team camps can be set up near the start/finish line south of Lot I

Course: The course will be double lined throughout. We ask that athletes and spectators please be respectful of the course. Course maps included on the following pages.

Awards: Trophy awarded to the top team in each race. Medals awarded to the top 5 individuals in each race.

Timing: In Focus Timing by Movin’Shoes will manage FAT timing services.

For questions please contact our Meet Coordinator Aimon Van Houten.