Banbury Christmas Tractor Run for Katharine House Hospice

(formerly the RC Baker Christmas Tractor Run / The Bakers Tractor Run)

Celebrating 11 Years of Festive Fundraising

The Banbury Christmas Tractor Run returns on Saturday 12^th December 2026 for its 11th year, raising funds for Katharine House Hospice.

For the latest route details, timings, where to watch, how to take part, donate or volunteer, please visit the Katharine House Hospice website.
That’s where you’ll find:

• The route and best viewing spots
• How to take part and the event rules
• Social media updates
• Details on the “Best Dressed Tractor” competition
• How to donate or sponsor a tractor
• How to volunteer

The Banbury Christmas Tractor Run is now officially organised by Katharine House Hospice but RC Baker Ltd remain involved.

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How It All Began

Back in 2016, Jennie Steenkamp from RC Baker Ltd in Barford St. Michael had a vision – to bring festive cheer to Oxfordshire’s farming community while raising money for Katharine House Hospice. That December, 26 tractors decorated in Christmas lights paraded through local villages, raising just over £2,000 and launching what would become one of Oxfordshire’s most-loved festive traditions.

“I’ll never forget standing in our yard that first evening and seeing all the tractors driving towards us covered in fairy lights – it looked even better than I had imagined,” said Jennie.

Since then, the Tractor Run has grown beyond all expectations — both in scale and community spirit. By 2022, over 100 tractors were taking part and more than £97,000 had been raised for Katharine House Hospice.

Highlights Through the Years

The event’s history reflects the incredible support from local farmers, volunteers, and communities:

• 2019: 100 tractors take part, raising over £10,000.
• 2020: Despite lockdown restrictions, the event raised over £24,000, thanks to online donations.
• 2022: The route extended into Banbury for the first time, drawing thousands to Banbury Cross and raising £27,000.
• 2024: The event celebrated its biggest year yet, raising over £77,500,
• 2025: Saw all 100 tractors sponsored by businesses and £100,000 was raised in just one year. 

The total raised for Katharine House Hospice since the first tractor run in 2016 is now over £300,000.

Best Dressed Tractors

Each year, participants go all-out to compete for the title of Best Dressed Tractor — one of the most-loved traditions of the event.

The idea for the competition was first suggested in 2017, and in 2018 the very first winner, Chris Charman, was chosen by judge Tony Collier. Tony continued to judge the competition with great enthusiasm until his passing in November 2020.

In his memory, Tony’s wife, Steph Collier, kindly introduced the Tony Collier Memorial Trophy for Best Dressed Tractor, ensuring that his passion and contribution to the Tractor Run live on each year.

From 2020 onwards, official photograph were taken of every tractor so supporters could enjoy them online and vote for their favourite.

Below are the winning tractors through the years:

Winner 2020

Malcom Thompson - No. 55

Winner 2021

Andy Corner - No. 57

Winner 2022

Tom Hambidge - No. 20

Winner 2023

Toby Nunneley - No. 56

Winner 2024

Toby Nunneley - No. 56

Winner 2025

Toby Nunneley - No. 56

Thank You

The Banbury Christmas Tractor Run wouldn’t be possible without:

• The brilliant farmers and their families
• Local authorities, emergency services and councils
• Generous sponsors
• The team at Katharine House Hospice
• The huge numbers of volunteers who help to make the event happen and the spectators who line the streets each December to support the event

Thank you for helping us make this such a joyful event for the community — and for supporting Katharine House Hospice year after year.

Quick Facts

Find Out More

Find out more and stay up to date on this year's event:

Katharine House Hospice Tractor Run Page →

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