Battle of Camden 2026

Camden, SC
Hosted by Camden
Timing/Results Strictly Running

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

The 2026 Battle of Camden at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site will be run on a true cross country course covering 3.1 miles (5000 meters), featuring a cannon fire start for each race. The course terrain includes a mixture of grass, sand trail, and dirt trail surfaces. A course map is linked below. 

PARKING:

Bus and spectator parking will be located in the grass lot beside the City Arena and Zemp Stadium. Use the following address for parking: 416 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020

Please do not use the main entrance to Historic Camden, as that parking area is reserved for visitors to the site and Visitor's Center.

There is a $5 cash parking fee per carload.

MEET INFO:

Bathrooms are located inside Zemp Stadium adjacent to the course. Water will be provided at the finish line, but teams are encouraged to bring additional water. An athletic trainer will be on site. 

AWARDS:

Team Trophy: Varsity 1st place. Individual Medals: Top 3 finishers in each race.

REGISTRATION INFO:

Email: matthew.spolski@kcsdschools.net for the registration password.

Registration closes on Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 PM

REMIND INFO:

Coaches, please join our Remind account for meet updates and communication:

https://www.remind.com/join/august1780

MEET SCHEDULE:

7:45 AM:  Coaches Meeting at the Information Tent (where you pickup your packet)

8:00 AM:  Varsity Boys (limit 7 runners)

8:40 AM:  Varsity Girls (limit 7 runners)

9:20 AM:  JV Boys

10:00 AM:  JV Girls

10:45 AM:  Award Ceremony at McCaa's Tavern steps

*If wet bulb temperatures are high, JV races may be combined.

ENTRY FEES:

$150 - Boys and Girls Teams, $75 - Single Gender Team. 

Please mail checks to:

Camden High School

Attn: Matt Spolski

1022 Ehrenclou Dr

Camden, SC 29020 

Please include the name of your high school on the check. Thank you!