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
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  

SLR - December 10 - 14 miles - Festivus Run

Hi Runners,

Happy Friday! The run tomorrow is the 14 mile Festivus Run! The cue sheet and gps files are here. It has a little Strava Art component so it you haven't run it before, I recommen's looking at the map in advance. To shorten the run and keep the art, you can just turn around anytime after the spokes at mile 5.5. If you are like me and haven't watched Sienfeld, more on Festivus here. 

I am out of town so big thanks to Nate for kicking you off.

There were no volunteers for post run drinks so please plan accordingly. 

Upcoming club events include the Bread run on Sunday, a really fun event worth checking out here. Book club is also Sunday! 

Thanks!

Megan

 

SLR - Dec 3 - 13 miles - MacArthur Blvd Loop

Hi Runners!

The run this weekend is the 13 mile MacArthur Blvd. Loop route. You can keep it to 10 miles with the Marthon Training Program by running the first 5 miles of the route on the Capital Crescent Trail and turning around right when you would exit onto Massachsetts Ave. The cue sheet and gps files are here. 

Thanks to Christie and Rodrigo for post run drinks! I am out of town next weekend and there are no volunteers, so if anyone can get the bins and bring drinks next week please let me know!

The Gar Williams Half Marathon is on Sunday and the Bread Run is Dec 11th. Please consider volunteering! Book club is also Dec 11th at 4 PM!

Thanks,

Megan

 

SLR - Nov 26 - 16 miles - Battery Kemble Loops

Hi Runners!

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving - congrats on all the awesome Turkey Trots! The run this weekend is the 15.7 mile Battery Kimble Loops route. You can keep it to 14 miles by running to the base of Battery Kemble Park and turning around. To add on, you can con on the Capital Cresent Trail after completing the loops. The cue sheet and gps files are here. I am out of town this weekend, but Kristen D will be there to kick you off at 8 AM! 

There will not be post run drinks due to no volunteers.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities include the Gar Williams Half and SLR!

Thanks,

Megan

 

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Upcoming Events

Kenmore PTSA 5K
Sat, May 10th, 2025, @8:00am
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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.