Kirkland Half Marathon
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Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
The Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K is a road and trail event in Kirkland, Washington, presented by Orca Running with support from REI. Both courses start and finish at Juanita Beach Park and feature views of Lake Washington for much of the route. The half marathon route includes sections of road and crushed gravel on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail and passes through several Kirkland neighborhoods.
The event offers multiple support and participant services. The half marathon has six aid stations placed about every 2 to 3 miles stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition, and GU gels. The 5K course includes one aid station near mile 2. A kid’s race is also held on the same start and finish area; its course is approximately 1/2 mile and includes a finisher medal, with shirts available for an additional cost.
Other logistics noted for participants include packet pickup options (mailed bib for a fee, race morning pickup, or at REI Bellevue), free gear check with runner-supplied bags, parking at Juanita Beach Park and nearby neighborhoods, and a municipal parking garage with 420 spaces and four hours free parking. Registrations are non-refundable; a youth and senior discount of 15% applies to participants 22 and under or 65 and over. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time and in five-year age groups and must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
