
Fun and Fast for 33 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 Kensington and Rock Creek Park.
Benefits Even More Local 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 – benefit from race net proceeds, with more than $400,000 raised since 2009!



