Kirkland Half Marathon
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Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
The event offers multiple distances:
- Half marathon
- 5K
- Kid's race approximately 1/2 mile
Both the half marathon and the 5K start and finish at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The half marathon course mixes road surfaces with crushed gravel on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail and passes through several neighborhoods with views of Lake Washington. The 5K runs on neighborhood roads around the park.
The half marathon includes six aid stations spaced roughly every 2 to 3 miles stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition, and GU gels. The 5K has a single aid station around mile 2. A kid's race begins and ends at the same locations and includes a finishers medal; kids shirts may be added for an extra cost.
Logistics and policies: participants receive a custom bib, a participant shirt, and a finisher medal. Registrations are non-refundable; entries may be deferred or transferred in accordance with race policies. Packet pickup options include mail for a fee, race morning pickup, or a packet pickup location at REI Bellevue. Free gear check is provided; participants must bring their own bag. Parking is at Juanita Beach Park and nearby neighborhoods, and shuttle service runs from the municipal parking garage which offers limited free parking. Strollers are allowed with the race stroller policy; dogs may not participate on course but are permitted at the start and finish areas.
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 race. The event supports Girls on the Run Puget Sound with a portion of entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
