The Woodinville Half

The Woodinville Half is held in Woodinville, Washington on February 27, 2027, with the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 10K both starting at 8:00 a.m. Organized by the Snohomish Running Company, it follows a flat route along the Sammamish River Trail and the Eastrail. Participants receive a custom zip hoodie and a finisher medal, the race is chip timed, and refreshments are available at the finish. Aid stations along the course stock water, electrolyte drinks and energy gels.

Flat trail-path courses like this one remove most of the guesswork from pacing, which is why they work so well for a first half marathon or a repeat attempt at a stubborn time. Twelve weeks of consistent running with a long run that reaches 11 or 12 miles will get you to the line ready. Runners not yet at that volume can take the 10K and use the same morning as a fitness test.