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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 17 - Battery Kemble Loops
Hello Saturday Runners!This Sat, Nov 17th we will be running the Loops of Battery Kemble route, suggested distance of 16 miles but check the cue sheet on options for more or less. Good luck to our members running the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon!
We currently do not have anyone on deck for post run beverages for the month of November - Please remember that the group is member supported, so consider volunteering, especially if you have either never volunteered or have not for a long long time. Its really not that much work and the club reimburses your expenses - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
In a bit of SLR news, there is 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
SLR Nov 10 - National Capital
Hello Saturday Runners!This Sat, Nov 10th we will be running the National Capital 12 miler route. Check the cue sheet for clarification.
We currently do not have anyone on deck for post run beverages for the month of November - Please remember that the group is member supported, so consider volunteering, especially if you have either never volunteered or have not for a long long time. Its really not that much work and the club reimburses your expenses - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
Mileage Options:
8: To cut it down to an 8ish mile run, come back via Memorial Bridge after we make our way back to the Lincoln Memorial
12: Run route as written
14: Before crossing the 14th street bridge, make a loop around the Tidal Basin (14 miles). Add on even more distance by taking Mt. Vernon trail south toward DCA for a brief out-and-back, then coming back as described in the directions.
Enjoy this classic tour of Washington DC landmarks!
-- Erik
SLR Nov 3 - MaryMount/ Chain Bridge
Hello Saturday Runners!
This Sat, Nov 3rd we will be running the Marymount/ Chain Bridge loop route, listed at 14 miles. Check the cue sheet for clarification. Congrats to everyone who has completed their fall races and Marathons. Still a few more coming up including Richmond, New York City, and Philly.
In club news, there is a "Beer + Bunion Awards" Happy Hour, Thursday Nov. 8th from 6-9pm at Ireland's Four Courts Pub in Arlington (metro to Courthouse). Check the DCRRC webpage for details on this event as well as upcoming Turkey Trots!
We currently do not have anyone on deck for post run beverages for the month of November, so please consider volunteering and keeping your fellow runners hydrated. Its really not that much work and the club reimburses your expenses - Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
Mileage Options:
- 11: Continue on Military Road (don't run up through Zach Taylor Park), cutting off Marymount College portion, rejoin the route with a right onto Old Glebe Rd.
- 14: Run route as written
- 17: Continue through Georgetown, past Kennedy Center and return via Memorial Bridge ("Bridge to bridge")
Don't forget to turn those clocks back to standard time this weekend!
-- Erik
More Articles...
- SLR Oct 27 - Piney Branch
- SLR Oct 20 - 4 Mile run Park to Pentagon
- SLR Oct 13 - Ross Drive
- SLR Oct 6 - Capital Crescent Trail
- SLR Sept 29 - Marine Corps Mock Route
- SLR Sept 22 - Glover to Rock Creek: 8 AM Start time!
- SLR Sept 15 - Custis to W&OD out & back
- SLR Sept 8 - Normanstone Hill to Klingle 2 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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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. |