Kirkland Half Marathon
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Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
The Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K is scheduled for May 3, 2026, with its start and finish at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, Washington. The half marathon course uses a mix of road and crushed gravel on the Cross Kirkland Corridor and passes through several neighborhoods, offering views of Lake Washington for much of the route. The 5K runs on neighborhood roads around Juanita Beach Park.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 5K
- Kid's race, about 1/2 mile, includes a finisher medal
The half marathon includes six aid stations spaced roughly every 2 to 3 miles stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition products, and GU gels. The 5K has a single aid station at about mile 2. The event provides gear check; participants must bring their own bag for tagging. All participants receive a custom bib, a participant shirt, and a finisher medal.
Logistics and policies note that parking is available at Juanita Beach Park and in surrounding neighborhoods, and parking in the field across the street is no longer allowed. Shuttles operate between downtown parking and the park area. Packet pickup options include mailing the bib for a $4.50 fee, race morning pickup, or pre-race pickup at REI Bellevue. Registration fees vary by month; youth discounts of 15 percent apply to participants 22 and under or 65 and over with an application. Entries are non-refundable but may be deferred or transferred per the race policies. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time and to age group winners in five year increments; awards must be picked up at the event. A portion of entry fees benefits Girls on the Run Puget Sound. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
