The Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
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The Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
The Kirk-Wood Half Marathon is a point-to-point road and trail event held on August 22, 2026. The course covers 13.1 Miles, beginning at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and finishing at Wilmot Gateway Park in Woodinville, Washington.
The route follows regional pedestrian corridors, including the Kirkland Cross Corridor Trail, Eastrail, and the Sammamish River Trail. The course has a net downhill of over 300 feet, producing a generally faster profile and a steady running rhythm. A course cutoff time of 3 hours and 30 minutes is in place, which corresponds to a 16-minute per mile pace.
Shuttle transportation from the finish back to the start is provided. Registration opens April 12, 2026 and closes April 20, 2026. The listed registration fee is $75.00.
The description of the event emphasizes the point-to-point nature, the trails used along the route, the net elevation loss, and the logistical detail of return shuttles. Parking, aid stations, and other on-course support are not described here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
