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
Cloudy · 63–80°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 63°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Overview
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!
Community Involvement
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.
Local Schools Support
Eight local schools benefit from race net proceeds, with more than $400,000 raised since 2009!
- Benefiting Schools: Kensington Parkwood ES, North Bethesda MS, Silver Creek MS, and Walter Johnson HS
- Additional Schools: North Chevy Chase ES, Oakland Terrace ES, Rock View ES, and Rosemary Hills ES
- Funding Impact: Over $400,000 raised since 2009!
Event Details
Date: September 19, 2026
Location: 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD
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