Lake Washington Half Marathon
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Lake Washington Half Marathon : Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland
The Lake Washington Half Marathon is a USATF certified loop course that starts and finishes at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, Washington. The route follows the shores of Lake Washington and passes through residential neighborhoods of Kirkland.
Organized by Orca Running, the event offers the half marathon distance and takes place on October 17th, 2026. Aid stations on course supply water, GU gels, and Tailwind electrolytes at approximately miles 1, 4, 6.2, 8, 10.3 and 12. The race is cupless; participants are asked to use a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a reusable cup provided by the organizer. Pacers are available for target finish times of 1:40, 1:50, 2:00 and 2:15. The course has a 3.5 hour cutoff.
Logistics notes include parking at Juanita Beach Park and nearby neighborhoods, shuttle service from downtown Kirkland to a nearby drop off, and a municipal parking garage with limited free parking. Free gear check is available and participants must provide their own bag. Porta-potties are located at the start and finish and at several points on the course. Dogs and strollers are not allowed as participants on the course; dogs are permitted in the start and finish areas.
Registration fees vary by month, with early rates starting at $78 and increasing toward race day. Entries are non refundable; transfers and deferrals are allowed under the event policies. The race benefits the Blaine High School Booster Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
