Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · Half Marathon · Kid's Race
From the Organizer
The Mother’s Day Half Marathon & 5K is now the Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K. Still the same great course and put on by the same great people.
Your race entry includes chip timing, finisher’s medal, super soft race t-shirt, free professional photo downloads, a donation to charity, and post-race snacks. Kid's race includes a race bib, medal, and post race snacks.
Check out all the details on our website.
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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
62°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
44%
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 Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- May 2, 2027
Coming Up
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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 Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K?
- Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Kirkland, Washington on May 2, 2027. 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 Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Kirkland, Washington at 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
May 2, 2027