Absolutely NO dogs or pets are allowed to participate in the Tulip Time Run. We encourage our spectators to leave their dogs/pets at home too.  

There is no time limit for the 5K or 10K.

Yes, your friends and family can pick up your run packet.

Packet Pick-Up is on Friday, April 30 from 4-7 PM in Race Village located at Kollen Park (240 Kollen Park Dr). Packet Pick-Up is available on race day morning at Kollen Park beginning at 7 AM. See Packet Pick Up for more details.

Mobile-online registration closes Saturday May 1st at 7:30am. There are no paper registration and no cash or check transactions. ALL runners must register through their own RunSignup account.

Parking is found in free public lots available throughout downtown Holland and free public street parking nearby Kollen Park. Kollen Park Drive and 12th Street will be closed to traffic. PLEASE give yourself ample time to find parking and be prepared to walk to the start/finish line. PARKING MAP

240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland, MI 49423
All races start at the corner of 12th Street and Kollen Park Drive.

Monitored gear check is provided from 7 AM to 11 AM. Participants may keep their gear in their personal bag or in a Tulip Time branded bag (available on-site). Gear must be picked up by 11 AM on Saturday, May 1st. Tulip Time will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. Participants are responsible for any clothing articles discarded along the course. 

Yes, there are two water stations along the 5K course and four along the 10K course. All water stations include water and a minor first aid station.

There are Porta-Johns near the start/finish of the race and throughout Kollen Park.

Yes, you are able to transfer events for free. Including transferring to the virtual run.  Transfers can be made to your registration by logging into your RunSignUp account. HERE are the transfer instructions.

Yes, we allow participant transfers. You are able to transfer your race entry to another individual for a $5 fee. Participant transfers can be made by logging into your RunSignUp account. HERE are the participant transfer instructions.

Sorry no, we do not allow race deferrals.

Mobile-online registration closes Saturday May 1st at 7:30am. There are no paper registration and no cash or check transactions. ALL runners must register through their own RunSignup account.

Yes, walkers are welcome in both the 5K and 10K run/walk.

Run it, jog it, or walk it! About one-third of our 5K and 10K participants are walkers, and we love it that way. Whatever your pace, this is one of the best ways to see thousands of tulips up close. Tulip Time Run is designed for all ages and fitness levels, so bring the whole family.

The 5K and 10K run/walk begin at 8am.   Mobile-online registration closes Saturday May 1st at 7:30am.

Sorry, we do not allow early pick up or mail out bibs. If you are unable to make it to Packet Pick-Up on Friday night, please come to Packet Pick-Up on race day morning at Kollen Park beginning at 7 AM.  All virtual run bibs, medals and shirts will be mailed after Tulip Time Festival.

The cutoff to order a shirt with registration is April 17. You can also add one before 4/17 by going to Manage Your Registration and clicking add on. A limited number of extra shirts are available for sale during the Race Village Expo.

Yes. Runners and walkers who choose to participate with a baby stroller/jogger MUST start at the back of the runners and walkers. The participant pushing the stroller accepts the responsibility for injury up to death of a child in a stroller. 

Yes! We don't hire a professional photography company. All our photographers are volunteers, so you can enjoy photos for free. Thousands of photos are uploaded to our RunSignUp photos page the week after the race. Feel free to upload your own photos too and share them on social media! #ExperienceTulipTime #TulipTimeRun

The Kids’ Dash is limited to those 8 & under. There is no age limit on the 5K and 10K races. 

Our courses are not USATF certified – this means our courses might not be exactly 3.1 or 6.2 miles. 

240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland, MI 49423 
All races start at the corner of 12th Street and Kollen Park Drive.

The Tulip Time Run is scored by Ignite Your Event. The run is chip-timed and the timing chip is integrated into your bib. Please wear your bib on the front of your shirt during the entire race. Get your results here

Monitored gear check is provided from 7 AM to 11 AM. Participants may keep their gear in their personal bag or in a Tulip Time branded bag (available on-site). Gear must be picked up by 11 AM on Saturday, May 1.

5K & 10K: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Your race time are emailed to you within seconds after crossing the finish line. They are also HERE

Yes! Every runner gets a finisher medal.  All participants of the Kids’ Dash receive a finisher ribbon.

See Awards for prize details.

If you would like to volunteer, register here or contact Brittany Genova at 616-396-4221 or hospitality@tuliptime.com. There are group and individual opportunities available. 

In case of severe weather such as lightning or tornado the run will be delayed up to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes if the severe weather has not passed the run is cancelled.

If the in-person race gets cancelled refunds will not be available.  All participants will have the option of transferring to the virtual run.

The course is open to the public, so spectators can be anywhere along the course. If you want to see runners near the finish line, we recommend lining up along Kollen Park Dr.

The temperature is normally cool and clear, 40-60 degrees. In case of severe weather and the event would need to be cancelled, we post it on our website and social media outlets.

There is a medic tent located at the start/finish line, along with minor first aid throughout the course at water stations.

No, roads are open to the public during the race. The Holland Police Department is directing traffic at busy intersections. 

Yes, post-race refreshments for participants are available directly following the races. We have water along with bananas, oranges and granola bars and other snacks.