
Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Kirkland, WA
The Experience
The Kirk-Wood Half Marathon Saturday, August 22nd Get ready to experience one of the fastest half marathons in the Pacific Northwest, right in the heart of King County. The Kirk-Wood Half Marathon is a beautiful point-to-point journey that starts at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA and carries you all the way to the finish line at Wilmot Gateway Park in Woodinville, WA. From start to finish, you’ll cruise along some of the region’s most iconic pedestrian trails, including the Kirkland Cross Corridor Trail, Eastrail, and the Sammamish River Trail. This course was built for rhythm and flow. With a net downhill of over 300 feet, runners can expect a smooth, fast profile that’s perfect for chasing a personal best, or simply soaking in the miles at a comfortable, confidence-boosting pace. Whether you're aiming to set a PR or looking for an approachable, well-supported half marathon with incredible vibes, the Kirk-Wood Half delivers. Fast. Scenic. Effortless. From Kirkland to Woodinville, this is your run. Course Cutoff Time - 3 hour and 30 minutes (16 minute per mile pace) Start times will be waves of 250 runners at 6:30AM, 6:35AM, 6:40AM and 6:45AM. Shuttles from the finish to the start line will be available.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
KW Half Race Shirt
Start Location
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
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