The 2023, “Lynden Tractor Trot” will start and finish by City Park at Forge Fitness. Since this is Fathers’ Day weekend, 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.
Updated Covid Policy
Proof of vaccination and masks are no longer required.
Some Great Prizes
Hang around at the end of the event for some awesome door prizes (for those present), donated by out generous supporters:
- One night stay at the Beautiful Inn at Lynden
- For one of our female participants a $100.00 gift certificate to NuuMuu
- Movie passes for the Pickford Film Center
Course Descriptions
5 Km Run/Walk Start – Forge Fitness, 100 Drayton St, Lynden, WA 98264. – South on 1st Street – Left on Grover – Left on Bender – Cross the road at south end of Bender Fields park Crosswalk (manned by flaggers) – Continue on Jim Kamink Trail around Bender Fields park – Left on Aaron Drive – Left on Bender – Cross the road at south end of Bender Fields park Crosswalk (manned by flaggers) – Continue on Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail – Keep left to cross the bridge over Fishtrap Creek – Continue straight past the school fence and along the creek to the City Park finish
10 Km Run Start – Forge Fitness, 100 Drayton St, Lynden, WA 98264. This year the 10 Km runners will do two loops of the 5 Km route. This makes it good for spectators and family. The finish will be in City Park after the second loop.
Course Map
2022 Race Photos
Entry Fees
GBRC Members All Events: $5.00 Pre-Race | $10 Day of Race
Non Members: 5 Km: $25.00 Pre-Race | $30.00 Day of Race
Non Members: 10 Km: $30.00 Pre-race | $35.00 Day of Race
Family Rate: $60.00 Pre-race | $70.00 Day Of Race
Registration
The 2023 race registration is not yet open, please check back.
Drop Bags
Runners may leave a bag with additional clothes at registration. We will have volunteers watching the area but runners are responsible for any items they leave.
Parking
Parking is available at the Lynden Christian School on Drayton St. near the start.
Running Shoe Recycling Program
Bring all your old running shoes with you to the Lynden Tractor Trot and we will take them off your hands and keep them out of our landfills. For more info on this program go to shoe recycling & reuse at bbayrunning.com.
Donations
Online Donations will go to Summit House & New Way Ministries.
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Julie Kroontje at dukrown@gmail.com