Kensington 8K 2026
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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. Walk, Run, or Stroll 8K Race | 8:30am 2 Mile Challenge | 7:45am 1K Fun Run | 8:35am 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 Even More 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 $400,000 raised since 2009!
