Kensington 8K
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Event overview
The Kensington 8K takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Kensington, Maryland. The event address is 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD 20895. The race has been held since 1994.
The event offers these distances:
- 8K Race
- 2M Challenge
- 1K Fun Run
The 8K course runs through Historic Kensington and along Beach Drive. The 2-mile course is an out-and-back route in Historic Kensington. The 1K course goes around Noyes Library. Entry fees listed for the events are $42 for the 8K, $28 for the 2M Challenge, and $22 for the 1K Fun Run.
Community and beneficiaries
The course passes through Kensington and Rock Creek Park and includes spectators such as parents and children. Net proceeds benefit eight local schools: Kensington Parkwood Elementary, North Bethesda Middle, Silver Creek Middle, Walter Johnson High, North Chevy Chase Elementary, Oakland Terrace Elementary, Rock View Elementary, and Rosemary Hills Elementary. The event reports more than $350,000 raised for local schools since 2009. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
