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 run this week is the 14 mile Capital Crescent out and back! The GPS and cue sheet are here. If you are going more or less distance, this route is good because you can turn around when works for you! Thanks to Sean for the post run drinks! This weekend it is actually supposed to get below 65 degrees at night, thank goodness.
The next race is the DCRRC Paul Thurston 4.5 Miler on August 16th!
The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! You still have plenty of time to read it, the book club meets on Sep 18th!
On October 30, 2022, DC Road Runners will again be supporting the Marine Corps Marathon & 50K at a water and food stop at the intersection of Canal Rd. and Foxhall Rd., just past Georgetown University. More details here!
Ask: if you are doing mileage that does not quite line up with our SLR plan (say you are running 20 miles next week) and you wanted to find a buddy within the SLR group, do you know any good apps or web platforms for coordination? I am all ears!
Happy running!
Megan
Hi Runners,
The run this week is the 12 mile RFK route! The GPS and Cue Sheet are here. Ben will be bringing mid run drinks! Thanks Ben!! You can find him at the intersection of East Capitol and 4th streets. Thanks to Gaither for the post run drinks! I will be out of town but Eunja will kick you off at 7 AM!
The next race is the Steve Thompson 8K on August 7th! Please run or volunteer for this fun race if you are in town!
The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! You still have plenty of time to read it, the book club meets on Sep 18th!
On October 30, 2022, DC Road Runners will again be supporting the Marine Corps Marathon & 50K at a water and food stop at the intersection of Canal Rd. and Foxhall Rd., just past Georgetown University. More details here!
Happy running!
Megan
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Hi Runners,
The run this week is the 14 or 16 mile Battery Kemble Loop(s). One loop and the shortcut is 14 miles and the typical route with two loops is 16 miles! Jill will give directions for the 14 mile loop on Saturday! The GPS and cue sheet are here. Thanks to Gaither for the post run drinks! I will be out of town but Jill and Nate will kick you off at 7 AM!
The next race is the Steve Thompson 8K on August 7th! Please run or volunteer for this fun race if you are in town!
The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! You still have plenty of time to read it, the book club meets on Sep 18th!
On October 30, 2022, DC Road Runners will again be supporting the Marine Corps Marathon & 50K at a water and food stop at the intersection of Canal Rd. and Foxhall Rd., just past Georgetown University. More details here!
Happy running!
Megan
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. |