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Boulder Garden Halloween Climbing Competition - Wolves in the Garden

Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Time: 8 AM - 4 PM

Venue: The Boulder Garden, Durham

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Category: Community

Join The Boulder Garden for Wolves in the Garden, a Halloween-themed climbing comp open to all experience levels — from first-timers to seasoned climbers. Skill-based categories mean you only compete against climbers at your level. Costumes encouraged! Format: 3 heats, choose a start time between 8am–1pm (50 climbers/heat) Entry Tiers: Budget: $20 members / $40 guestsStandard: $45 members / $65 guests — includes event shirtPremium: $70 members / $90 guests — includes shirt + 5 shareable day passes ($100 value) Prizes: Awarded in every skill category, courtesy of local and climbing-brand sponsors. All experience levels welcome — no comp experience needed. Climb, compete, and celebrate Halloween with the Durham climbing community!

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Boulder Garden Halloween Climbing Competition - Wolves in the Garden

“Choose your preferred start time early since heats are capped at 50 climbers.”

When
Oct 31
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
8 AM - 4 PM
Where
The Boulder Garden
Durham, NC
Ages
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Price
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The Boulder Garden Halloween Climbing Competition - Wolves in the Garden is a festive climbing event in Durham open to participants of all experience levels. What to Know: The competition takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Climbers can choose from three different heats starting between 8 AM and 1 PM, with each heat capped at 50 participants. Entry fees are structured in three tiers, starting at twenty dollars for members and forty dollars for guests, with higher tiers including event shirts and guest passes. Prizes from local and climbing-brand sponsors will be awarded in every skill category, and costumes are highly encouraged. This event is a great weekend pick because it offers a welcoming, active way to celebrate Halloween with the local community, whether you are trying climbing for the first time or are a seasoned athlete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior climbing competition experience to participate?
No, all experience levels are welcome, from first-time climbers to seasoned athletes, and no prior competition experience is required.
How much does it cost to enter the competition?
There are three entry tiers. The budget tier is $20 for members and $40 for guests. The standard tier is $45 for members and $65 for guests, which includes a shirt. The premium tier is $70 for members and $90 for guests, which includes a shirt and five shareable day passes.
Are costumes allowed at the event?
Yes, costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-themed climbing competition.

Last updated

Oct 31

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Boulder Garden Halloween Climbing Competition - Wolves in the Garden runs Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8 AM - 4 PM.

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The Boulder Garden is at 328 Roney St., Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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