Welcome! This is the home of the world-famous (well, maybe locally well-known) SLR.
Our start time is at 8:00 AM until next summer! Every Saturday we meet at North Meade Street Park, a small park northwest of the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) in Rosslyn. The closest address for mapping purposes is 1300 Arlington Blvd, and street parking is available in the neighborhoods adjacent to N. Meade Street. Be mindful of parking signs, since Arlington County enforces them enthusiastically, and please do not park on Marine Memorial Circle (inside Iwo Jima), because this parking area is for memorial use only. At least one porta-john is available year-round near the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the memorial's water fountain is usually on during the summer.
We run rain or shine! In cases of extreme weather (snow, ice, thunderstorms, heat waves) we do occasionally either change our meeting time or cancel the run for safety, but the run will be held as planned unless otherwise posted via email/twitter/facebook and here on the SLR web page.
All are welcome! We're an informal group, and there are no requirements for speed, racing experience, or what distance means "long" for you, other than the suggested route that most of our group will be running each week. If you don't want to run the same distance or course as the main group, you can go out for half of your own target distance and re-trace your steps back to Iwo Jima. More specific route info and mileage options will be given in the email/post preceding each Saturday's run. SLR always features a run from our extensive Route Catalog, which gives us a wide range of options to keep things fresh for you each week. We have routes that are flat, hilly, looped, out & back, roads, sidewalks, trails, and more, reaching all around the local area of DC, VA, and MD!
For more details about Saturday Long Runs please read our Frequently Asked Questions to get a sense for what it's like to run with us, or send an email to Anna if you have any other questions that are not covered.
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Schedule:
Date | Miles | Route Map | Navigation Downloads | Post/Mid-Run Beverages |
4/5 | 14 | Marymount Chain Bridge | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
4/12 | 12 | Pentagon Army Navy | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
4/19 | 13 | Cathedral Clintons | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
4/26 | 18 | National Arboretum | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
5/3 | 12 | Potomac Overlook Loops | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
5/10 | 13 | Southeast DC | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
5/17 | 16 | Around the World in Fourteen Miles | Cue Sheet & GPS | 62 Embassies! New Route! |
5/24 | 14 | Ross Drive | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
5/31 | 15 | Long Bridge Park | Cue Sheet & GPS |
Hi Runners,
The route this week is the 18 mile Anacostia Riverwalk loop. The cue sheet and gps files are here. I will be out of town, so Nate will be there to kick you off! There are no mid or post run drink volunteers, so please plan accordingly.
This weekend is the club’s George Washington's Birthday Marathon and Marathon Relay. We are still looking for volunteers if you are available. The weather looks lovely.
If you signed up for the club challenge and would like to take the bus, it is first come first serve and is free! Sign up here.
The club banquet and annual meeting is on Sunday March 6th.This is a family friendly, fun club event. The guest speaker this year is Jacqueline Hansen. I hope to see you there!
We have a request for C&O canal in the next couple weeks! If you have any other route requests please let me know.
Happy Running!
Megan
Hi Runners,
The route this week is the 16 mile Arlington Triangle Loop. The cue sheet and gps files are here. We also have mid-run drinks courtesy of Coach Big Guy’s friend Glynis – thanks Glynis! You can find her at the park by the start of the W&OD trail – right across from the Weenie Beenie stand.
Next weekend is the club’s George Washington's Birthday Marathon and Marathon Relay will take place on 2/19! Mark your calendars for racing or volunteering.
If you ordered the super cool new red racing tanks, Sarah will be by the start of SLR 10 minutes before the run to hand out gear. Pick yours up and give her a huge thanks to her and Steve for planning and executing!
Consider running the RRCA Club Challenge 10-Miler on Sunday, February 26! Registration closes Feb 12th. DCRRC pays the entire registration fee and provides transportation to Columbia, MD, so why not join us?
Hi Runners,
The route this week is Cathedral Clintons – another hilly one with over 900 ft of elevation change. It is a 13 mile lollipop loop. The cue sheet and gps files are here. I am out of town this weekend, but Coach Big Guy and Jill will be there to kick you off.
Best of luck to those of you running the Langley 8K this Saturday. The next club event is George Washington's Birthday Marathon and Marathon Relay will take place on 2/19! Mark your calendars for racing or volunteering.
If you ordered the super cool new red racing tanks, Sarah will be in the parking lot next to SLR handing out the tank tops. Pick yours up and give her a huge thanks to her and Steve for planning and executing!
Consider running the RRCA Club Challenge 10-Miler on Sunday, February 26! Registration closes Feb 12th. DCRRC pays the entire registration fee and provides transportation to Columbia, MD, so why not join us?
Kenmore PTSA 5K Sat, May 10th, 2025, @8:00am |
Hero Dogs 5K9 Sat, May 17th, 2025, @8:00am |
Jamestown 5K Sat, May 17th, 2025, @8:00am |
Women's Distance Festival and Run After The Women Sun, Jun 8th, 2025, @8:00am |
Rock Creek 5K Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025, @8:00am |
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The DC Road Runners Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and is also affiliated with USA Track & Field. We provide a year-round schedule of running events that offer everyone a chance to participate regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. |