Traffic Alert for October 18: Lake Washington Half Marathon
Published on October 14, 2025
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator
Kirkland Parks and Community Services
selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3347
The Lake Washington Half Marathon is Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Juanita Beach Park. A course map is available at OrcaRunning.com. Drivers should expect traffic delays and parking restrictions in the area. Please note: vehicles parked on the course will be towed prior to the event.
From 7 to 11:30 a.m., eastbound NE Juanita Drive from 93rd Avenue NE to 98th Avenue NE will be closed with a detour in place.
From 8 to 10 a.m., southbound Lakeshore Plaza will be closed.
The City Boat Launch will remain open with minor delays. Lakeshore Plaza parking lot will remain accessible via Kirkland Avenue.
Event organizers expect 1,000 athletes will participate in the 13.1-mile race/walk which benefits charity partner, Rise Up and Read. The organization strives to ease toxic stress in refugee, migrant, and asylum-seeking children by fostering literacy and emotional connection through shared reading.
Event goers are encouraged to carpool and plan their parking in advance. For bus transportation, see the King County Metro Trip Planner. For event information, see ExploreKirkland.com. For permit information, contact Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community Services, at 425-587-3347 or email selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.