Kirkland Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pacing advised
Runners will face temperatures starting at 46°F and rising to 57°F, with a light breeze from the south. Humidity will be moderate at 69%, but the relatively cool temperatures should keep heat stress low. The first five miles will feature a headwind, so runners should conserve energy early and adjust their pacing accordingly, especially before the tailwind kicks in from miles 6 to 10.
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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.
