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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kirkland, WA
Population
91,614
as of 2023
Elevation
204 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Kirk-Wood Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Kirk-Wood Half Marathon is a running race held in Kirkland, Washington on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Kirkland, Washington at 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
Aug 22, 2026