Malta Tractor Trot

Event Overview

The Malta Seedling Project is hosting the 5K Tractor Trot again on June 27, 2026!! New weekend date this year!

Community Support

• All Levels Welcome: Come support our community, no experience needed. Any level of physical fitness, you can walk, jog or run the course. Sideline cheerleaders are welcome also!
• Community Impact: The Malta Seedling Project strives to bring awareness to all of the wonderful opportunities Malta provides for families, businesses, and organizations wishing to develop and enhance our community and lives.
• Proceeds: Proceeds from this race will continue the Malta Seedling Project’s current activities and offer new opportunities.
• Achievements: Community beautification, Community Garden Club of vegetables & flowers, Music in the Park, Movie in the Park, Family Fishing Derby, Chili Cook-Off, and a town mural are some of the AMAZING achievements brought to our community.

Event Details

• Signage and Developments: New welcome signage, flower beds within the Village, and a walk/bike path between town & our local subdivision are a few developments already completed along with a magnificent Mural to highlight our Malta history and heritage!
• Fitness Promotion: To promote fitness and healthy lifestyles for everyone we encourage your participation. Whether you are running your first 5k, striving for your personal best, looking for family time or enjoy a little competition, this event is for you.
• Race Timing: The race will be timed & with a shotgun start.
• Join Us: Please join the Malta Seedling Project as a participant or spectator Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8 a.m. in support of our special community, and have some fun!

Awards and Registration

• Awards: Medals awarded to the top 3 times for both male and female.
• Prices: $30 pre-registration (deadline 6/26/26): $35 race day.
• Contact: Please contact Brenda Jergens at brenda.jergens@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
• Check-in: The event will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026. Race day registration will be available from 7:00am until 7:30am and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk start time is 8:00 a.m., following the national anthem.

Location Details

• Venue: Registration, check-in, start, and finish will be located at the Malta Lions Park, 409 N 4th Street, Malta, IL 60150.
• Run Packets: Run packets (including bib numbers and t-shirts) will be handed out at the check-in table on the morning of the event.
• T-shirt Guarantee: Must register by 11:59 PM June 6, 2026, to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Online registration deadline is 10:00pm June 26, 2026.
• In-Person Registration: You can register in person on the morning of the race beginning at 7:00am at Lion's Park, Malta, IL.

Race Day Safety Guidelines

• Pet Policy: Unfortunately, we have to ask that you leave your 4-legged running partners at home for safety reasons for all involved.
• Event Goal: Please understand our goal is to provide a family-friendly, fun event where everyone can “Come and Run/Walk Safely”.
• Water Stations: Water stations on the course and finish lines will be provided.
• Behavior Expectations: Participants whose actions do not meet the above expectations, and/or are creating a risk for themselves or others, will be asked to leave the event.

Join the Race!

For more information, visit the official race page.