Kensington 8K
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Kensington 8K : Kensington, MD (September 19, 2026)
The Kensington 8K event takes place in Kensington, Maryland, with activities centered at historic Town Hall at 3710 Mitchell St. The event has been held since 1994 and is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Distances offered
- 8K Race - 4.97 miles
- 2M Challenge - 2 miles
- 1K Fun Run - 1 kilometer
Each race has a published registration fee and registration window: registration opens April 1, 2026 and closes September 17, 2026. Published fees are $42.00 for the 8K, $28.00 for the 2M, and $22.00 for the 1K. Pace or completion requirements apply: the 8K requires a 15 minute per mile pace, the 2M requires a 20 minute per mile pace, and the 1K must be completed within 15 minutes.
Course descriptions note starts at Town Hall, routes through Old Town Kensington and Warner Circle, past Warner Mansion, along Antique Row and beside 120+ year-old homes and Noyes Library, the oldest library in Montgomery County. The 8K includes Kensington Parkway and an out-and-back along Beach Drive. The 2M includes a long straight section on Kensington Parkway and a u-turn at Saul Road.
Net proceeds benefit local schools; eight area schools are named as beneficiaries and the event has raised more than $350,000 since 2009. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
