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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 Dec 8 - Chain Bridge Loop
Hello Saturday Runners!
This Sat, Dec 8th, we will be running the Chain Bridge Loop route of 10 miles. Other distance options to follow.
Please give a big thanks to Randy Larkin who is handling post-run drinks! We could still use more volunteers for beverages in the winter months (especially the last 2 Saturdays of December), its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses you - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
We have a few options if you wish to run more (or less miles); of course run the route as listed in cue sheet for 10 miles. To add on a few exta, instead of coming back via the Key Bridge, do the "bridge-to-bridge" route and come back via Memorial Bridge. For even more you can run out and around the National Mall in D.C.
To shorten route (I'll be doing this), there is a cool section that involves some trail running. While on Military Road, take a right on 30th Street, adjacent to Donaldson Run Park. After about 100 meters, take a small staircase down to Donaldson Run Trail. This trail meets up with the Potomac Heritage Trail which you take a right on to get back to Rosslyn. You should be comfortable with trail running on varied terrain and potentially walking in some spots. I'm guessing this would make the route about 7 miles, though factor in more time for the trail sections.
Should be a fun one - enjoy!
-- Erik
SLR Dec 1 - Pentagon ArmyNavy Drive
Hello Saturday Runners!This Sat, Dec 1st, we will be running the Pentagon Army/Navy Drive route, base of 12 miles, but feel free to do more as needed.
Please give a big thanks to Randy Larkin who is handling post-run drinks! We could still use more volunteers for beverages in the winter months, its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses you - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
If more miles ye desire, run thee an extra out-and-back on the Mt. Vernon trail (just don't start a fire), or doth encircle Roosevelt Island in 1.25 mile loop incremements and the statue of Teddy might thee admire!
-- Erik
SLR Nov 24 - Glover Panda Route
Happy Thanksgiving Runners!
This Sat, Nov 24th, we will be running the Glover Panda route, a 13 mile route that will take you through the National Zoo. Unfortunetely I think the Pandas have gone into hibernation...
Please give a big thanks to Randy Larkin who is handling post-run drinks! We could still use more volunteers for beverages in the winter months, its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses you - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
New SLR routes are posted into January on the SLR page. There is also a new Poll on the front page of the DCRRC website on which SLR routes you would like to see in the next few months. Feel free to vote on your favorites so we can all run happy in the cold weather! We will be doing routes on the shorter side now that marathon season is winding down - and then will gear up in Decemeber, focusing mainly on the 'Rock-n-Roll' USA Marathon in D.C. and the Boston Marathon.
Its starting to get chilly out there so dress accordingly!
-- Erik
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