Kensington 8K
Kensington 8K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Kensington, MD, with entry fees from $22 to $42.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD
- Price
- $22–$42
- Sport
- Running
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
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dalecarlia Rsvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kensington, MD
Population
2,248
as of 2023
City 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?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 an 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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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Kensington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Kensington 8K
Sep 19, 2026