True North Bakery/Port of Skagit, Burlington WA
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Welcome to the 40th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Run!
Run the Valley with Skagit Runners
Date and Location
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Location: True North Bakery, 15426 Airport Dr B, Burlington, WA 98233
- Race Location: Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA (about 4 miles north of the tulip fields)
- Note: *There are no visible tulip fields on this run
Race Start Times
- 5K/10K: 9:00am
- 2 Mile: 9:10am
- Pre-Race Stretch: 8:45am at the Start Line hosted by Eduardo from Riverside Health Club
- Social Media: Get the latest news by checking out Skagit Runners-Run the Valley on Facebook or @skagitrunners_runthevalley on Instagram or at skagitrunners.com
Registration
- Online Registration: Available online and in-person on the day of the race (price increases by $10)
- Fees: 2 mile – $30, 5K - $30, 10K – $40
- Discounts: Automatic age-based STUDENT Discount for ages 18 or younger and 70 or older
- Special Discount: Active Duty Military, Veterans, & First Responders use code: FREEDOM for discount at check out
Packet Pick-Up
- Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up: For individuals registered by 12 p.m. on April 16, at Skagit Running Company store (724 1st St., Mount Vernon) on Thursday, April 16 from 1 – 5 p.m.
- Day of Race Packet Pick-Up: Located at race headquarters in True North Bakery, beginning at 8 a.m.
- Timing: Chip timing for all races with large clocks at the finish line.
- Changing Race Distances: Contact skagitrunnersrd@gmail.com to change your race distance. Race registrations are non-refundable.
Awards
- Finishers Medal: Every pre-registered participant will receive a finishers medal up to 700 participants.
- Special Awards: Awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
More Information
For more details, please visit the race website.
