Kensington Pink Race

Presented by the Kensington Elementary PTO — in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Join us for a brand-new twist on our school's annual fun run! For the past six years, we've hosted a road race through town — this year, we're bringing a bonus race to the Kensington Elementary track for a morning of running, community, and celebration, timed to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the close of the KES cross-country season.

Every family that laces up helps fund our PTO — and every dollar given on our separate donation page goes directly to My Breast Cancer Support is a Portsmouth, NH-based nonprofit that has spent 20 years providing direct financial and emotional support to breast cancer patients and their families across the Seacoast region — helping with things like groceries, gas, and household bills so families can focus on treatment rather than finances. They've distributed over $1.7 million in direct support to local patients, and the organization holds a 4/4 Star rating on Charity Navigator. Every dollar raised at our race stays close to home, helping a neighbor right here in the Seacoast community through their cancer journey.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Kensington Elementary School track

This year's event takes place entirely on our school track 

• 1 Mile Fun Run — 4 laps around the track, open to all ages
• Kids' Sprint/Walk — 1 lap (~400m), a great option for our youngest runners (PreK–1)
• Family Lap(s) — easy, non-competitive lap(s) for parents, grandparents, and little ones cheering each other on

To keep things safe and fun for everyone, runners will go by age group in heats:

• Kids 5 and under (1 lap)
• Kids 6 and older (1 mile)
• Adults (1 mile)
• Adults, families & community (1 mile)

Finish-line volunteers will record placings by heat as runners cross for a little friendly competition!

Entry & What's Included
$30 per family — covers every member of your household, including:

• Entry into the race or sprint/walk for all participating family members
• Pancake breakfast, coffee, and hot chocolate after the race

Entry fees stay entirely with the Kensington Elementary PTO to support school programs.

Support the Cause
Want to do more? While signing up, donate to My Breast Cancer Support in Portsmouth, NH in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 100% of gifts made there go straight to the cause.

Show Your Pink!
We're selling Kensington pink hats ($20) featuring our town's signature "K" — available for purchase on race day. Wear pink, cheer loud, and help us paint the track pink for a great cause.

Schedule for the Day
8:30 AM — Check-in 
8:45 AM — Opening remarks & warm-up lap led by KES cross-country team
9:00 AM — Heat 1 starts — Kids 5 & under (1 lap) 
9:10 AM — Heat 2 starts — Kids 6 & older (1 mile) 
9:30 AM — Heat 3 starts — Adults (1 mile) 
9:45 AM — Heat 4 starts — Optional non-competitive (1 lap - 1 mile) 

Following the race — Pancake breakfast, coffee & hot chocolate

Volunteers Needed
This event runs on parent power! If you can help with check-in, timing, or the finish chute, please contact the PTO kensingtonnhpto@gmail.com.

We can't wait to see the whole community out on the track — in pink — this October!