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.
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
06:30
$75.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Kirkland.
Learn more about the host city, Kirkland.
Kirkland is a charming city of 93,000 (2019) in King County, Washington, across from Seattle on the east side of Lake Washington.
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