Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Race · 10K Race
From the Organizer
Enjoy this historic festival with a 5K or 10K race on Saturday, June 20.
Although it started as the “Strawberry Festival”, Berry Dairy Days has been a consistent part of the community for the past 88 years! Berry Dairy Days continues to celebrate Burlington’s history, agriculture, farming, traditions and community. In 1937, the first annual “Berry Dairy Days” was launched when the Burlington volunteer firefighters organized a fundraiser to purchase new equipment. The community event served as a fundraiser and a way to celebrate strawberry farming in Burlington. To add excitement and draw a crowd, they made a giant strawberry shortcake that was pulled down Fairhaven Avenue in red wagons. Pieces of the cake were handed to the crowd that had gathered to catch a glimpse of the shortcake. As the festival grew not only in size but in scope, in 1965 the event was handed over to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to continue the tradition. Then-President Roger Hulbush, along with other community members, decided to re-name the festival “Berry Dairy Days” to reflect the growing influence of the dairy business and ongoing strawberry farming in Burlington. Now, the festival is co-hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the City of Burlington. Berry Dairy Days is one of the oldest festivals in Skagit County. It still represents Burlington’s impressive agriculture and farming community. This three day festival includes a variety of awesome events.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Vernon 3 Wnw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Burlington, WA
Population
9,637
as of 2023
Elevation
29 ft
Nearest Airport
BLI
Bellingham International Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
- Race
- Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race
- Date
- June 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race?
- Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race is a running race held in Burlington, Washington on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Burlington, Washington at Skagit River Park, Burlington, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Berry Dairy Days 5K and 10K Race
Jun 20, 2026