Kirkland Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 46°F and rising to 52°F by the finish. With light SSW winds under 5 mph, wind will not significantly impact performance. The humidity at 69% suggests runners should adjust their pace conservatively, especially through the tougher climbs around mile 6. Tailwinds from miles 6 to 10 will provide an advantage, making those segments ideal for maintaining speed.
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Race Info
The Kirkland Half Marathon is an annual race in Kirkland, Washington, held each May. The course starts and finishes at Juanita Beach Park on the shore of Lake Washington, combining paved road with the crushed-gravel Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail. A companion 5K runs the same start and finish on neighborhood roads. Formerly the Virginia Mason Mother's Day Half Marathon, it has run under Orca Running since at least 2017.
