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2023 - Kensington 8K

Kensington, Maryland, United States View on map
Sep 23, 2023 (America/New_York local time)
Running

2023 distances

Running

8K Race

Start at historic Town Hall and run through Old Town Kensington, past Warner Mansion, along Antique Row, past 120+ year old homes and Noyes Library. After a flat, straight shot down Kensington Pkwy, head out and back along curvy Beach Drive (the bridge will be open!) before returning back up Kensington Pkwy for a fast finish in Old Town. Every runner gets a race t-shirt, snacks, and other giveaways.

Sep 23, 2023 8K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

2M Challenge

Great for both runners and walkers alike, the route starts at historic Town Hall, circles the Warner Mansion, and then down onto Kensington Pkwy. After a quick u-turn before Saul Rd., you go back around the Circle to a fast finish in Old Town. Every runner gets a race t-shirt, snacks and other giveaways.

Sep 23, 2023 3.2K 7:45 AM
$25.00
Closed

1K Fun Run

A family favorite for all ages and abilities. The walkable route starts at historic Town Hall and circles the Warner Mansion on its historic grounds before finishing back at Town Hall. Run, walk, carry, pull, cajole - however you finish, it's definitely fun for all. Every runner gets a race t-shirt, snacks and other giveaways.

Sep 23, 2023 1K 8:35 AM
$20.00
Closed

Race date Weather

Conditions on September 23, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 16.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 16.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
28.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
34.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
91.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Kensington event

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