Christalis Superhero 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the Risen Angels 5K/10k — a paved run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race in honor of someone special that is not with us anymore. All donations will directly support medical and health programs and services. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.

Race Starts: 7am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up

Chip Timed Race

Race Check-in Location: 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD 20710. An alternative way to locate the event is GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin:

38.938175377161684, -76.93879564678721

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.

Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.

Photos: Race photos will be available the next day

Swag Bag: Swag Bag is included in the price, you will receive it after you cross the finish line

Water Station: Water stations will be along the trail.

Please note that race shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before August 1, 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

5k Race Course: Risen Angels 5k Race Course

10k Race Course: Risen Angels 10k Race Course

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!