Kirkland Turkey Trot
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Kirkland Turkey Trot race information
The Kirkland Turkey Trot takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, Washington. The event offers multiple running options on a course that begins and ends at Juanita Beach Park and includes waterfront views of Lake Washington and sight lines to the Seattle skyline. Part of the route returns to the park via the historic Market Street Bridge.
Distances
- 10K course beginning and ending at Juanita Beach Park
- 5K course using Juanita Beach Park and adjacent streets
- Kids Run (.25 miles) entirely within Juanita Beach Park, appropriate for ages 2 to 8
Event logistics include packet pickup before race day at local locations and on race day at Juanita Beach Park. A gear check will be located in a large box truck; participants must provide their own bag and tag it with their bib number. Portable toilets will be onsite near the start and finish and at the aid station. There will be one aid station on course and water at the finish, and a medical tent near the finish line. Pets are not allowed on course; strollers are permitted with care for other participants. Walkers are allowed. Parking is available at Juanita Beach Park and nearby lots but is limited, and exit delays should be expected.
Awards for overall winners will be announced at the park and place medals will be available for age group winners. The race may be altered or cancelled for safety reasons and entry fees are not refundable; a limited wait list may be offered if the race sells out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
