Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the 12K’s of Christmas Holiday Run to be held at Heritage Park on Dec. 20. A course map is posted online at kirklandwa.gov/specialevents. The following roads will temporarily close from 9:00 a.m.until approximately noon or when the final runner passes:
- Waverly Way from Market Street and 2nd Street West
- Southbound Market Street from 10th Avenue to Central Way
- Southbound Lakeshore Drive from Market Street to Kirkland Avenue
- Kirkland Avenue from Lakeshore Plaza to Lake Street South
- Lake Street South from Kirkland Avenue to 7th Avenue South
- 12th Avenue from the Cross Kirkland Corridor to 6th Street
- 6th Street from 12th Avenue to 10th Avenue
- 10th Avenue from Market Street to 6th Street
- 3rd Street from 10th Avenue to 7th Avenue
- 7th Avenue from 3rd Street to the Cross Kirkland Corridor
The 12K’s of Christmas Holiday Run hosts about 2,500 athletes. The event includes a Reindeer Run for kids, 5K run/walk and 12K run/walk. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or plan for their parking in advance. For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to kirklandwa.gov/parking. For bus transportation, go to tripplanner.kingcounty.gov. For event information go to explorekirkland.com. For permit information contact Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community Services Department, at 425-587-3347or selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.
