Traffic Alert: Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K

Published on April 28, 2025

Media Contact:
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator
Kirkland Parks and Community Services
selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3347

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The annual Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K is Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Juanita Beach Park. Drivers should expect traffic delays and parking restrictions in the area. Please note: vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed prior to the event. Course maps are available at https://orcarunning.com/kirklandhalf/.

Roads will be impacted from 7 to 11:30 a.m. or when the last runner finishes. Additionally, the following closures will be in place:

Juanita Beach Park parking lot

Eastbound Juanita Drive between 93rd Avenue NE and 98th Avenue NE (detour in place)

Event organizers expect 1,500 athletes to participate in the race/walk which includes a Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Dash courses. The event raises money in support of the non-profit Girls on the Run Puget Sound which inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that integrates running.

Event goers are encouraged to carpool and plan for their parking in advance. For information on off-site parking and shuttle service, go to https://orcarunning.com/kirklandhalf/. For public parking, go to https://www.kirklandwa.gov/parking. For bus transportation, go to http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/.

For permit information contact, Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community Services, 425-587-3347 or selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.

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