Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon

Redmond, WA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2018

Half Marathon

Entry is $80 now and rises to $85 after Nov 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon

The course runs point to point along the East Lake Sammamish Trail, a fully paved path that stays flat the whole way. You are on a dedicated trail rather than open roads, with the lake nearby for much of the route. It draws both runners and walkers, and the generous time limit on the walk category means the back of the field has room to move at its own pace.

The race is cupless, so bring a handheld bottle or a hydration pack. A reusable cup is available at the start if you forget. Aid stations are spread along the course at reasonable intervals.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

2,594finishers

1:06:49winner

2:03:15median

4:07:21cutoff

Top 3: Bradley Hodkinson (1:06:49) · Douglas Bryant (1:06:53) · Randy Neish (1:07:55)

The Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles3/6/2027 07:30$80

13.1 Miles3/6/2027 07:30$50

Sunday Half Marathon3/7/2027 07:30$80

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Common Questions About the Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:03:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:07:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 2,594 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:06:49 while the median finisher took 2:03:15. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.