Kensington 8K
Join us on 09/24/2026
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Kensington 8K Race Description
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Check out our webpage at www.kensington8k.org!
Fun and Fast for 29 Years
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 24, 2022!
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 $250,000 raised since 2009!
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Kensington 8K Where & When
- Location: 3510 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD 20895
- Race Date: 2022/09/24 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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