Battle of the Broad

03/17/2026

Hey Battlers we've received your messages! NOC isn't able to partner with us this year and NFS is sloooooow about getting back to us, but we're going to figure out something. Stand by!

05/19/2025

Podium Pics, congrats to all!

05/17/2025

What an amazing day on the river! Congrats to all who participated. Tag em if you know em! 📸 Marc Hunt

05/17/2025

Prime Flows = Prime Times! Results and media coming soon. So stoked for WNC to be back on the river racing!

05/17/2025

It’s Race Day! See you at NOC at 10AM

05/16/2025

No matter if you’re a first time racer, experienced pro or just looking for a fast lap with friends tomorrow is the day. Let’s race!

05/15/2025

Good Flows + Good Weather = Good Times! Stoked to get back on the river.

05/14/2025

Times are going to be faster than a squirrel on espresso.🐿️ ☕️

Lines are going to be smoother than a buttered otter on a Slip ’N Slide. 🧈 🦦 🛝

All crafts and ages welcome.

It is going to be 🔥.

05/13/2025

Bam! Badfish SUP is putting up a new Rivershred for a prize. It's so on!

05/12/2025

We're looking to have around 3000 cfs on race day. Look for course records to be broken. Fast level!

05/09/2025

Lets Go! 🔥

Race starts at noon.
Shuttle provided by Nantahala Outdoor Center

Battle of the Broad For everyone who loves the river!  All crafts welcome.  Let’s race! Saturday, May 17, 2025 Kayakers, stand-up paddlers, rafters, and canoeists alike will experience the thrill of navigating 4 miles of class 2-3 rapids on Section 9 of the French Broad. Section 9 is an incredib...