The battle courses are available in two player mode only.
Battle Course 1[edit]
Battle Course 1 is presumably part of Donut Plains, and as such is mainly made up of mud. This course is perhaps most notable for its asymmetrical design, unlike the others which all have at least one line of symmetry.
Battle Course 2[edit]
Battle Course 2 is part of Koopa Beach, and unlike the other battle courses, it has boxed-in areas that are only accesible via use of a Feather. Jump bars can be found inside the boxed-in areas so that racers who accidentially jump inside can get out.
Battle Course 3[edit]
Battle Course 3 is part of Vanilla Lake and features the region's characteristic ice blocks which prevent immediate access to some of the item boxes.
Battle Course 4[edit]
Battle Course 4, being inside Mario Circuit, has striped asphalt as the terrain. This course was remade as part of Mario Kart Wii.