Fun and Fast for 31 Years
Since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race has been a favorite DC area fall race – a fun, fast event with beauty, challenge, and excitement.

Walk, Run, or Stroll
8K Race | 8:30am
2 Mile Challenge | 7:45am
1K Fun Run | 8:35am

Our Community Event
Known throughout the DC Area as a true community race – parents and kids cheering on each other and welcomed visitors running through our Town and Rock Creek Park.

Benefits Local Schools
Four local schools – Kensington Parkwood ES, North Bethesda MS, Silver Creek MS, and Walter Johnson HS – benefit from race proceeds, with more than $300,000 raised since 2009!