Since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race - a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement. Run with us this year on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

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.

Start at historic Town Hall and run through Old Town Kensington, past Warner Mansion, along Antique Row, beside 120+ year-old and by Noyes Library, the oldest library in MoCo.  Head down Kensington Pkwy then out-and-back along Beach Drive before returning up Kensington Pkwy for a fast finish through Old Town.  Must maintain 15 min/mile pace. 8K = 4.97 miles.