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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 Nov 2 - RFK Loop
Hello Saturday Runners!
This Sat, Nov 2nd, we will be running the RFK Loop route, listed at 12.5 miles. Check the cue sheet for clarification. I won't be there but will have a sub starting things off. Great job to everyone who ran in Marine Corps Marathon last Sunday! The season isn't over yet, as we still have club members running New York City, Philly, Richmond, and JFK (among other races).
We need post-run drink volunteers, simple as that. We are currently set to be drinkless this Saturday unless someone steps up. We are all extremely grateful to our regular volunteers and are now asking anyone who runs with the club and hasn't volunteered before (or in ages) to pay their dues and help out. Please remember the club is member supported. It really isn't a lot of work and you can still run with the group that day. Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
A word of advice on the route: rather than running around the road portion behind RFK (next to fast moving cars), you should be able to run directly behind the stadium. If you want a little less miles just turn around early - turning around in Lincoln Park (before you have reached RFK) will get you about a 9.5 Mile Run.
If you need more miles you can connect with the Mt. Vernon trail north and loop around Roosevelt Island, then come back through Rosslyn. This would add about 2 miles. Each loops is 1.25 miles so you can do more loops as desired.
Hope everyone had a good Halloween!
-- Erik
SLR Oct 26 - MaryMount Chain Bridge
Hello Saturday Runners!
This Saturday, Oct 26th, we will be running the MaryMount Chain Bridge route. Its about 12 miles if you come back early via the Key Bridge, or a little over 14 miles if you come back the standard route through Georgetown and over Memorial Bridge.
This Sunday is the Marine Corps Marathon!! Good Luck to everyone running! If you aren't running please come out to support your fellow runners. There are numerous ways to get involved, check the club webpage for plenty of info.
We need post-run drink volunteers at SLR. We currently do not have anyone signed up for post-run drinks this Saturday or any weekends coming up. Please think about helping out, especially if you have not volunteered before. We ask people to take a whole month for ease of logistics, but if you can't its easy enough to find a friend or fellow runner to share the duties with. Please email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
Saturday immediately following SLR will also be the final installment of the trail running workshop. So for anyone training for an ultra or just interested in an extra long run, circle back up at the SLR meeting spot around 10:30am for another 9-11 miles on trails.
Its starting to get chilly out there so dress warm - but not too warm! Looks like great racing weather for Sunday!
Happy Running!!
-- Erik
SLR Oct 19 - 4 Mile Run Park to Pentagon
Hello Saturday Runners!
This Saturay, Oct 19th, we will be running the 4 Mile Run Park to Pentagon Route, listed at about 11 miles. This should be a good distance for your final long run before Marine Corps Marathon. If you need more, continue to Roosevelt Island (now open!) and back through Rosslyn for an extra couple of miles.
Thank you to Flora Arabo for our Post-Run Drinks!! We are in need of Drink Volunteers for November and December. Please consider volunteering especially if you have not done drinks before. Its not a lot of work and the club reimburses your expenses - email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
I have posted SLR routes through Mid-December on the SLR webpage - we will be dialing back the mileage a bit after marathon season before we ramp up again for spring races.
In club news: We NEED volunteers for the DC Roadrunners Club water stop at Marine Corps Marathon! Come support your fellow runners and the local running community while getting our club name out there. Please email volunteer@dcroadrunners.org for more info!
We are also having a Fall Happy Hour to celebrate the season and congratulate all of our fall racers! Meet us at Hill Country for free food, good drinks, and lots of fun! At Hill Country Barbecue, 410 7th St. NW (Chinatown), on: Thursday October 31, 6-9 p.m. Contact mary@dcroadrunners.org with questions.
Yay! The Government is back open! for now...
Happy Running!
-- Erik
More Articles...
- SLR Oct 12 - Marine Corp Marathon Mock Route
- SLR Oct 5 - Cap Crescent to Rock Creek BIG Loop
- SLR Sept 28 - Upton Hill Route
- SLR Sept 21 - Glover Panda Route
- SLR Sept 14 - Arlington Triangle (Clockwise)
- SLR Sept 7 - Cathedral+Clintons (8AM Start Time)
- SLR Aug 31 - Rock Creek Park
- SLR Aug 24 - Battery Kemble Loops
Upcoming Events
| DCRRC Belle Haven 8K Sun, Jan 26th, 2025, @7:00am |
| RRCA Club Challenge 10M Sun, Feb 23rd, 2025, @8:00am |
| Book Club Sun, Mar 16th, 2025, @4:00pm |
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