
Run with Kenyans DC - Pamoja Park & Run is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Derwood, MD, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Park & Run Trail Run with Run With Kenyans
Join us on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for the Park & Run Trail Run with Run With Kenyans at Rock Creek Picnic Shelter, 6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855.
Taking place the morning after Red Carpet Night DC, this community trail run continues the spirit of the PAMOJA Weekend - unity, culture, wellness, and purpose. Red Carpet Night DC celebrates young professionals, creatives, and diaspora leaders through a formal gala experience, while the Park & Run Trail Run brings the community together through movement, nature, and connection.
This event welcomes runners, walkers, families, students, young professionals, and community members of all fitness levels. Rooted in the Kenyan running spirit, the trail run promotes physical activity, mental health awareness, cultural pride, youth empowerment, and community wellness.
Come run, walk, connect, and close the PAMOJA Weekend with purpose.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: Rock Creek Picnic Shelter - Shelter B
Address: 6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
Theme: PAMOJA - Together
Format: Community Park & Run Trail Run
Open To: All fitness levels
Packet Pick
Pick up your Race Package on Sunday morning between 8:00 - 9:45 AM at 6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 (Shelter B).
Run with Purpose. Run with Community. Run With Kenyans.
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
429 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
MCRRC Fall 10 Mile Program
3 miles away
MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K
1 mile away
MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun
1 mile away
Parks Half Marathon
3 miles away
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Run with Kenyans DC - Pamoja Park & Run
Jul 26, 2026