Lake Washington Half Marathon
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Lake Washington Half Marathon
The Lake Washington Half Marathon takes place October 17, 2026 in Kirkland, Washington. The event is organized by Orca Running and uses a loop course that starts and finishes at Juanita Beach Park, running along the shores of Lake Washington and through nearby neighborhoods.
Distances
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- Virtual Half Marathon - shirt, medal and bib mailed
The course has been USATF certified in prior years; due to construction on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail, the 2026 course does not carry that certification. Aid stations are located at about 1, 4, 5.7, 7.3, 9.4 and 11.8 miles and provide water, GU gels and Tailwind electrolytes. Pacers are available for target finish times of 1:40, 1:50, 2:00 and 2:15. The event is cupless; runners may use a handheld or a small reusable folding cup available at the start. A free gear check is provided but runners must supply their own bag.
Entries list an in-person fee of $93 and a virtual entry fee of $52. The race benefits the nonprofit Rise Up and Read, which supports early language and literacy development. Awards are given to the top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers by gun time and in five-year age groups; awards must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
