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Kirk-Wood Half Marathon

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details2/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 75°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

57°

Afternoon (High)

75°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

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