GPS

Iwo Jima Memorial

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
12/7 14 Festivus Route Cue Sheet & GPS  
12/14 10 Christmas Tree Run Cue Sheet & GPS  
12/21 15 Holiday Card Lane Cue Sheet & GPS  
12/28 14 Capital Crescent Cue Sheet & GPS  
1/4 12 Pentagon Army Navy Cue Sheet & GPS  
1/11 14 Ross Drive Cue Sheet & GPS  
1/18 16 Arlington Loop Cue Sheet & GPS  
1/25 16 Battery Kemble Loops Cue Sheet & GPS  

SLR - 12 Miles - August 6

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

 

 

SLR - July 30 - 14/16 miles - Battery Kemble

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

 

SLR - 6 AM START - July 23 - National Capitol Loop, 12 miles

Hi Runners,

The run this week is the 12-mile National Capitol loop. The GPS and cue sheet are here. Thanks to Emily for the post run drinks!

The weather on Saturday is forecast to be HOT, so we'll try to beat the heat by starting an hour early, at 6 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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Upcoming Events

DCRRC Belle Haven 8K
Sun, Jan 26th, 2025, @7:00am
Book Club
Sun, Mar 16th, 2025, @4:00pm
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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.