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Date Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Location of Course
The course is located in Lincoln Park at 120 Euclid Ave. The course surface is all grass, flat, with large sweeping curves. The course is designed to be the ultimate spectator friendly course and allow fans to cheer on the runners' multiple times. Directions - Google Maps Link Directions - PDF |
Downloadable Files
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Entry
Entry links were sent out from athletic.net. All teams are welcomed. If you did not receive an invite, please log-in to athletic.net to register.
Directions on how to register on athletic.net
Registration: Entries (rosters) are due by midnight on the Tuesday before the meet.
Entry links were sent out from athletic.net. All teams are welcomed. If you did not receive an invite, please log-in to athletic.net to register.
Directions on how to register on athletic.net
Registration: Entries (rosters) are due by midnight on the Tuesday before the meet.
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Entry Fee
The entry fee will be $175 per gender ($350 per School). Individual entry fee is $25 till your team fee reaches the max of $175 Entry payments should be done on-line at the time of registration. |
If you cannot pay on-line with a credit card
Please make the check payable to Grand Forks Public Schools and send the fee to: Grand Forks Public Schools P.O. Box 6000 Grand Forks, ND 58201 c/o Mike Biermaier, Athletic Director |
Divisions
Varsity A – School population of 399 or under
Varsity AA – School population of 400+
A can opt up to AA. AA cannot opt down.
Middle school athletes can run high school division (must be listed on HS roster)
Middle school races – runners must run in their grade level.
Open JV Races - Class A & Class AA
** All Boys and Girls Open results will be merged for awards. The only difference in sections is the start time. **
Varsity A – School population of 399 or under
Varsity AA – School population of 400+
A can opt up to AA. AA cannot opt down.
Middle school athletes can run high school division (must be listed on HS roster)
Middle school races – runners must run in their grade level.
Open JV Races - Class A & Class AA
** All Boys and Girls Open results will be merged for awards. The only difference in sections is the start time. **
Course Preview - Friday
3:00 pm -7:00 pm Course open for Preview
Team packets available at Event Tent
Teams are encouraged to leave their tents onsite
Saturday Schedule
Download Schedule
3:00 pm -7:00 pm Course open for Preview
Team packets available at Event Tent
Teams are encouraged to leave their tents onsite
Saturday Schedule
Download Schedule
Box Assignments - Released Thursday
7th/8th Grade Races
Class A Varsity Races
Class AA Varsity Races
JV Boys Races
JV Girls Races
7th/8th Grade Races
Class A Varsity Races
Class AA Varsity Races
JV Boys Races
JV Girls Races
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Results
Hero Timing will having live results available. There will be 1st mile splits for all races, and 2ndand 3rd mile splits for the the 5k races. Official races results will be available on Herostiming.com and also athletic.net |
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Awards
Top 20 of each race will be escorted to the Winners Circle tent, where they will receive drinks and treats until the awards ceremony, which will be immediately after each race. Top 20 individuals in each division - Border Battle T-shirts Top Team in each race - Individual Team Paddle Winning Region - Announced at the conclusion of the meet. Region runners are invited up onto the stage for pictures with "The Paddle" Scoring system for the Region Border Battle Paddle Trophy.
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"The Paddle" - region scores placed on band around the handle
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Fan Busing & Parking
Parking for fans is available in the parking lots at Red River High School, Apollo Park, Kraft Field, and Eagles Arena located at 1900 South 25th St. The fan bus pick-up area is located on the West side of Red River High School aka: main public entrance. Loaded buses will transport fans into Lincoln Drive Park to be dropped off close to the race. Entrance fees will be collected as the fans load the bus. Fan drop-off and loading in Lincoln Drive Park will take place at Plum Ave (Location I). Following every race, fans will have the opportunity be transported back to Red River High School.
Fan Pick-up at Red River HS will start at 10:00am. Return trips from Lincoln Drive Park will continuous until the last fan has been returned to Red River HS.
Park at your own risk on the city streets
Parking for fans is available in the parking lots at Red River High School, Apollo Park, Kraft Field, and Eagles Arena located at 1900 South 25th St. The fan bus pick-up area is located on the West side of Red River High School aka: main public entrance. Loaded buses will transport fans into Lincoln Drive Park to be dropped off close to the race. Entrance fees will be collected as the fans load the bus. Fan drop-off and loading in Lincoln Drive Park will take place at Plum Ave (Location I). Following every race, fans will have the opportunity be transported back to Red River High School.
Fan Pick-up at Red River HS will start at 10:00am. Return trips from Lincoln Drive Park will continuous until the last fan has been returned to Red River HS.
Park at your own risk on the city streets
Admission Fee
$5.00 for adults
$5.00 for adults
Border Battle Meet Swag
T-shirts/sweatshirts will be available for purchase in advance online. We will provide this link to coaches closer to the meet.
T-shirts/sweatshirts will be available for purchase in advance online. We will provide this link to coaches closer to the meet.
Concessions
Food trucks will be on site,
Central and Red River will hold our annual bake sale, please support our local teams!
Food trucks will be on site,
Central and Red River will hold our annual bake sale, please support our local teams!
Hotel Blocks 2025:
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Trainers
Altru trainers will be at the course on the day of the race. They will have a tent near the finish line.
Altru trainers will be at the course on the day of the race. They will have a tent near the finish line.
Dressing Facilities
Please come dressed and prepared to run. There are no locker room facilities available at Lincoln Drive Park.
Please come dressed and prepared to run. There are no locker room facilities available at Lincoln Drive Park.
