Kensington 8K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Kensington, Maryland
- Price $22.00 - $42.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Kensington 8K Race on Saturday, September 19, 2026! This beloved event, which has been a highlight of the DC area's fall running calendar since 1994, combines beauty and excitement as participants race through the picturesque neighborhoods of Kensington and the lush scenery of Rock Creek Park.
Join runners of all ages as they take on this fast-paced 8K challenge, cheered on by families and friends. The Kensington 8K Race not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local education, with proceeds benefiting eight local schools, raising over $350,000 since 2009. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cherished community tradition that celebrates both athleticism and giving back!
Join runners of all ages as they take on this fast-paced 8K challenge, cheered on by families and friends. The Kensington 8K Race not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local education, with proceeds benefiting eight local schools, raising over $350,000 since 2009. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cherished community tradition that celebrates both athleticism and giving back!
Organiser's Description
FUN AND FAST FOR 33 YEARS
Since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race - a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement. RUN IT THIS YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2026!
OUR COMMUNITY EVENT
Known throughout the DC area as a true community race - parents and kids cheering on each other and welcomed visitors running through Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
BENEFITS LOCAL SCHOOLS
Eight local schools - Kensington Parkwood ES, North Bethesda MS, Silver Creek MS, and Walter Johnson HS, plus now North Chevy Chase ES, Oakland Terrace ES, Rock View ES, and Rosemary Hills ES - benefit from race net proceeds, with more than $350,000 raised since 2009!
Since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race - a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement. RUN IT THIS YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2026!
OUR COMMUNITY EVENT
Known throughout the DC area as a true community race - parents and kids cheering on each other and welcomed visitors running through Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
BENEFITS LOCAL SCHOOLS
Eight local schools - Kensington Parkwood ES, North Bethesda MS, Silver Creek MS, and Walter Johnson HS, plus now North Chevy Chase ES, Oakland Terrace ES, Rock View ES, and Rosemary Hills ES - benefit from race net proceeds, with more than $350,000 raised since 2009!
Races
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8K Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$42.00
OPENS 01 APRStart at historic Town Hall and run through Old Town Kensington, past Warner Mansion, along Antique Row, beside 120+ year-old and by Noyes Library, the oldest library in MoCo. Head down Kensington Pkwy then out-and-back along Beach Drive before returning up Kensington Pkwy for a fast finish through Old Town. Must maintain 15 min/mile pace. 8K = 4.97 miles. -
2M Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS 01 APRGreat for both runners and walkers alike, the route starts at historic Town Hall, past Warner Mansion and beside 120+ year old homes and by Noyes Library, the oldest library in MoCo. Then down onto Kensington Pkwy for a long straight-away, before a u-turn at Saul Rd., heading back around the Circle to a fast finish through Old Town. Must maintain 20 min/mile pace. -
1K Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$22.00
OPENS 01 APRA family favorite for all ages. The runnable and walkable route starts at historic Town Hall and into Warner Circle, running around Noyes Library, then returning through Old Town for a fast finish back at Town Hall. Run, walk, carry, pull, cajole - however you finish, it's definitely fun for all. Must complete in 15 minutes. 1K = 0.62 miles.
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3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, 20895, MD, United States
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