The 2026, “Lynden Tractor Trot” will start and finish at the south end of Bender Fields Park. We would love for this to be a family event. For those wanting to race while enjoying our beautiful town, there will be a recognition of winners with chip timing.
Invite your friends and family to cheer you through the finish.
10k: Start 8:00 AM
5k: Start 8:20 AM
Volunteers and Sponsor are needed. If you would like to help, please contact us below.
Hang around at the end of the event for some awesome door prizes (for those present), donated by our very generous supporters.
5 Km Run/Walk Start – South end of Bender Fields – Right on Bender – Left on E Homestead Blvd – Left on Depot – Left on Main St – Left on 1st St – Right on Drayton St – Right on Nooksack – Left on Grover – Left on Bender – Finish at South Bender Fields.
10 Km Run Start – South end of Bender Fields – Right on Bender – Left on E Homestead Blvd – Left on Depot – Right on Cedar Dr – Right on W Park St - Follow loop to N 8th – Right on N Park – Left on Benson Rd (stay on the sidewalk and cross the road on the school crosswalk) – Right on Pine St – Left on Dalia St. – Left on Main St – Left on 8th St – Right onto the new Lynden trail to the hanging bridge – Right on Depot – Left on Main St – Left on 1st St – Right on Drayton St – Right on Nooksack – Left on Grover – Left on Bender – Right on Garden Dr – Continue around Garden Cir – Right N Garden Way – Right on Cascade Way – Left on N Cascade Way – Left on Edgewater Ln – Right Bender – Finish at South Bender Fields.
* Note our volunteers on the course are there for your protection. Please follow their instruction if there is traffic at any of the crossings.
5 Km: $25.00 Pre-Race | $30.00 Day of Race
10 Km: $30.00 Pre-Race | $35.00 Day of Race
Family Rate: $60.00 Pre-race | $70.00 Day Of Race
Tractor Trot T-Shirt: $20
We have ordered some extras – bring cash to the race if you would still like a T-Shirt and did not order one.
2025 Update: Whatcom Family Farmers - Education: Proceeds from the event went to support the community’s local agriculture education programs at a time when financial support is more critical than ever. The funds raised directly benefited two cornerstone student programs: Whatcom Farm Circle and the Whatcom Agriculture Career Fair. The Whatcom Farm Circle invites more than 1,100 third-grade students each year to engage in hands-on, science-based learning. The Whatcom Agriculture Career fair, connects high school students with more than two dozen booths representing agri-businesses, trades, and colleges. Your participation in 2025 Lynden Tractor Trot supported this worthy cause with a contribution of $7722.
2024 Update: Lynden has a rich history in agriculture, so this year we will be emphasizing how farming has affected our area. The Lynden Museum on Front Street, is putting a spotlight on the agricultural industry by way of a new exhibit. Your participation in 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot supported this worthy cause with a contribution of $7300.
2023 Update: The Tractor Trot race directors, along with GBRC, are excited to announce that through the amazing generosity of the community and sponsors, they were able to raise over $5200 in support of The Maddie Foundation. The Foundation helps raise money for research into SPG15, a rare, progressive neurological disease that is like motor neuron disease/ALS.
Please contact the race admin:
Julie Kroontje
dukrown@gmail.com
