Kensington 8K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD
- Distance
- 8K Race · 2M Challenge · 1K Fun Run
From the Organizer
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!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kensington 8K?
- Kensington 8K is a running event held in Kensington, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Kensington 8K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Kensington, MD at 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kensington 8K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Kensington 8K
Sep 19, 2026