2026 Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
2026 Kirk-Wood Half Marathon is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Kirkland, WA, with an entry fee of $85.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
- Price
- $85
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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?
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30
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 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
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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2026 Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
Aug 22, 2026