Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
- Distance
- Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
From the Organizer
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Kirk-Wood Half Marathon is a running event held in Kirkland, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Kirkland, WA at 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
Aug 22, 2026