Traffic Alert for March 17: Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K

Published on March 12, 2024

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Media Contact: 
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator
Kirkland Parks and Community Services
selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov

The Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K is Sunday, March 17, 2024, 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 map is available at https://srcshamrockrun.wpenginepowered.com/participant-details/#map.

Roads will be impacted from 8:30 to 10:30 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 1,000 athletes to participate in the race/walk which includes a 5K and Kids Dash. Event goers are encouraged to carpool and plan for their parking in advance. 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