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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kensington, MD
Population
2,248
as of 2023
Elevation
315 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Kensington 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Kensington, MD
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5K
3 miles away
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5K
3 miles away
MCRRC Eastern County 8K
8K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kensington 8K?
- Kensington 8K is a running race held in Kensington, Maryland on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Kensington 8K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Kensington, Maryland at 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kensington 8K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kensington 8K
Sep 19, 2026