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Kensington 8K

Name: Kensington 8K
Start: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kensington, MD

8K · 5 mi · 2 mi · Fun Run · 1K · 0.6 mi

Sep 19, 2026 · Kensington, Maryland, US

Listed Dec 1, 2019

Maryland

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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!

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