Sun, May 2, 2027

Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K

Kirkland, WA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2017
5KHalf Marathon1K

Entry is $36 now and rises to $41 after Nov 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K

The Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K runs along the same course that drew runners here when the race went by a different name, so the route has some history behind it. Kirkland sits along a lake shore, and the course reflects that setting, with water nearby and the kind of scenery that makes a long morning on your feet feel shorter than it is.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

613finishers
18:20winner
36:02median
2:34:08cutoff

Top 3: Colin Dechenne (18:20) · Kevin Scott (19:08) · Ryan Fleming (19:26)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

596finishers
1:22:03winner
2:11:03median
3:55:29cutoff

Top 3: Tommy Danielsen (1:22:03) · Nicholas Dye (1:22:28) · Kevin Duan (1:25:27)

The Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

3.1 Miles5/2/2027 08:00$36
13.1 Miles5/2/2027 07:30$81
1K5/2/2027 10:30$12

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Common Questions About the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K

Will I finish last at the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:34:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 613 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:20 while the median finisher took 36:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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