Kensington 8K
Kensington, Maryland · Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Kensington 8K is a 1k, 2 miles, 8k, and running event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located at 3710 Mitchell St in Kensington, Maryland.
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:45 AM
- Location
- 3710 Mitchell St
Kensington, Maryland
20895
United States
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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!