Kensington 8K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Kensington, Maryland
- Price $20.00 - $39.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Kensington 8K on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Kensington, Montgomery, this beloved race has been a staple in the DC area's fall racing calendar for over 32 years. Known for its fun and fast atmosphere, the Kensington 8K offers an exciting challenge for runners of all levels as they navigate the scenic routes through Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
This community-centered event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local schools, with proceeds benefiting eight educational institutions, including Kensington Parkwood ES and Walter Johnson HS. With more than $350,000 raised since 2009, participants can feel great about running for a cause while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow racers and cheering spectators. Join us for a memorable day of racing and community spirit at the Kensington 8K!
This community-centered event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local schools, with proceeds benefiting eight educational institutions, including Kensington Parkwood ES and Walter Johnson HS. With more than $350,000 raised since 2009, participants can feel great about running for a cause while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow racers and cheering spectators. Join us for a memorable day of racing and community spirit at the Kensington 8K!
Organiser's Description
FUN AND FAST FOR 32 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 20, 2025!
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 20, 2025!
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 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$39.00
Start 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 20th September 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$25.00
Great 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 20th September 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$20.00
A 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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