Kensington 8K
Kensington, MD
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD
62–78°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
63–84°F
dry
2024
63–80°F
dry
2023
56–76°F
dry
2022
63–85°F
dry
2021
65–81°F
dry
2020
48–63°F
dry
2019
56–73°F
dry
2018
69–84°F
dry
2017
65–80°F
dry
2016
70–75°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Partly cloudy · 58–75°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 58°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Fun and Fast for 33 Years
- Established: Since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race - a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement.
- Date: Run it this year on September 19, 2026!
Our Community Event
- Community Focused: Known throughout the DC area as a true community race.
- Support: Parents and kids cheering on each other.
- Scenic Route: Visitors running through Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
Benefits Local Schools
- Participating 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.
- Fundraising Success: More than $350,000 raised since 2009!
Event Information
- Location: 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD.
- More Details: For additional information, visit the official race page.
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