When

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Where

True North Bakery/Port of Skagit, Burlington WA

Distances

5K · 10K

About this race

Welcome to the 40th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Run!

Run the Valley with Skagit Runners

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Location: True North Bakery 15426 Airport Dr B, Burlington, WA 98233

Pre-Race Stretch: 8:45am at the Start Line hosted by Eduardo from Riverside Health Club

Race Start Times:

9:00am 5K/10K          9:10am 2 mile      

Location: Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA (about 4 miles north of the tulip fields)

*There are no visible tulip fields on this run

Social Media: Get the latest news by checking out Skagit Runners-Run the Valley (Facebook) or @skagitrunners_runthevalley on Instagram or at skagitrunners.com

Registration: Available online and in-person on the day of the race (price increases by $10)

2 mile – $30          5K - $30            10K – $40

*Automatic age-based STUDENT Discount for ages 18 or younger and 70 or older

* Active Duty Military, Veterans, & First Responders-use code: FREEDOM for discount at check out

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up for Individuals Registered by 12 p.m. on April 16: Will be held at the Skagit Running Company store (724 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Thursday, April 16 from 1 – 5 p.m.

Day of Race Packet Pick-Up: Will be located at our race headquarters in the True North Bakery at 15426 Airport Dr. B, Burlington, WA 98233, beginning at 8 a.m.

Timing: We will be chip timing for all races. There will be large clocks at the finish line so you can see your time as you finish.

Changing race distances: If you need to change your race distance you may do so by contacting [email protected]. Race registrations are non-refundable. 

Awards: Every pre-registered participant will receive a finishers medal up to 700 participants. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.

Course map

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