Birthday Run

Sunday January 18, 2026

The Birthday Run is for everyone because at some point during the year you will have a birthday.  We celebrate everyone in January to get the year going.  Come join us for cake and a run or walk to kick off the Birthday Celebration.

The Kirkland Corridor may have construction on the far south end of the course so we will use the short course this year.  Also in January it is usually cold and wet so this will allow you to visit the aid station at the start and finish multiple times in case you need to change or add clothes or grab a snack.

For the Short Course on the Kirkland corridor trail you first head north 1.6 miles and return to the start/finish.   Then you head south 1.7 miles to just past the frog on the fence, go to the far end of his fence and you will see some white paint on the fence for the turn around. Come back to the start.
The half marathon does this twice or 4 out and backs, two in each direction.  The Marathon does this four times or 8 out and backs, four in each direction.

Start is at the north end of the Kirkland Corridor Trail. 120th Pl NE and NE 124th St.  (Start map link) There is an LA Fitness where you can park next to the Shell gas station. 

Expectations:
In order to keep everyone healthy and safe please follow these expectations:
We will have a group start at 8:00 AM.  If you want to start at the early start at 7 AM, bring a headlamp or flashlight as it will be dark.
None of these courses are closed.  So please follow the traffic signals and be safe.  Also, the course will be lightly marked so follow the directions or run with a friend who knows where they are going.
We should all be finished by 3 PM.  We will collect times when you finish.
 I will have a wood-al (medal) for you when you finish. Run and have fun!

Please register at Webscorer: Birthday Run
Cost is $35
Registration closes three days before the event. 
If you want to register day of the event bring $45 cash.