Kirkland Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 46°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 60°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Kirkland Half Marathon is an annual point-to-point race in Kirkland, Washington, run each May on the shore of Lake Washington. The course starts at Northwest University on 108th Avenue NE and finishes at Juanita Beach Park, following more than five miles of the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail with a net elevation drop of over 290 feet. Formerly the Virginia Mason Mother's Day Half Marathon, it has run under Orca Running since at least 2017.
