Tulip Festival Road Race
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:05AM CDT
- Location Orange City, Iowa
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Tulip Festival Road Race on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Orange City, Iowa! This highly anticipated annual event is a highlight of the Tulip Festival weekend, celebrated for its stunning route that showcases the beauty of the town. Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course that begins and ends downtown, featuring a delightful stretch along Tulip-lined Central Avenue, past the historic courthouse, and through charming Dutch architecture, concluding next to the iconic Windmill in Windmill Park.
Participants can choose between a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile fun walk, both starting at 8:05 am. With exciting Dutch finisher awards, overall and age group recognitions, and chip timing to ensure accurate results, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Plus, everyone will receive a t-shirt and can indulge in treats at the finish line! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved community tradition while enjoying the beauty of springtime in Orange City!
Participants can choose between a 5k run/walk and a 1-mile fun walk, both starting at 8:05 am. With exciting Dutch finisher awards, overall and age group recognitions, and chip timing to ensure accurate results, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Plus, everyone will receive a t-shirt and can indulge in treats at the finish line! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved community tradition while enjoying the beauty of springtime in Orange City!
Organiser's Description
The annual Tulip Festival Road Race in Orange City, Iowa is a mainstay on the third weekend of May each year. The 2024 edition will feature a scenic Orange City route starting and ending downtown with the last stretch along the Tulip lined Central Avenue from Northwestern College, past the historic courthouse, and through the Dutch architecture and festival features while finishing next to the Windmill in Windmill Park.
2024 we will feature a 5k run/walk and a 1 mile fun walk. Both events will start at 8:05 am on May 18th on Arizona Avenue (new start line!) near the park) The remainder of the course is the same as the previous 2023 edition. Dutch finisher awards as well as overall and age group awards will be given. The race will be chip timed with a gun start. Participants can expect a t-shirt, fun race experience, and treats at the finish line.
2024 we will feature a 5k run/walk and a 1 mile fun walk. Both events will start at 8:05 am on May 18th on Arizona Avenue (new start line!) near the park) The remainder of the course is the same as the previous 2023 edition. Dutch finisher awards as well as overall and age group awards will be given. The race will be chip timed with a gun start. Participants can expect a t-shirt, fun race experience, and treats at the finish line.
Races
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5K Run / Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:05AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 30 DEC -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:05AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 27 DEC
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