7 Hills of Kirkland Charity Bicycle Ride 2026

Seven hills, three distances, and a strawberry shortcake waiting at the finish. The 7 Hills of Kirkland is a Memorial Day weekend tradition in the Seattle suburbs — a charity ride organized by the Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation with routes at 20, 38, and 100 kilometers, all navigating the hilly terrain that makes Kirkland genuinely good for road cycling despite its suburban setting.

Proceeds support scholarships and book purchases for Lake Washington School District students, plus community meals and services for Eastside residents. It’s the kind of local charity event where you know exactly where the money goes and can feel good about the entry fee. The included T-shirt and live music at the finish area make the event feel like a proper occasion rather than just a fundraiser with a bike route attached.

The ride starts and finishes at Marina Park’s Al Locke Pavilion on the Kirkland waterfront, which makes for an easy logistics base with parking nearby and plenty of space for a post-ride gathering. The hills are real — Kirkland’s topography doesn’t lie — but all three routes are designed to be achievable across a range of fitness levels. Registration is through the Kiwanis Foundation’s event page.