Welcome! This is the home of the world-famous (well, maybe locally well-known) SLR.
Our start time is at 7:00 AM for the remainder of the 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 |
8/2 | 12 | Water Route | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
8/9 | 15 | Battery Kemble | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
8/16 | 16 | Mock MCM | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
8/23 | 17 | The Awakening | Cue Sheet & GPS | Mid: Ruby Len |
8/30 | 18 | Rock Creek MBT | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
9/6 | 16 | Arlington Triangle | Cue Sheet & GPS | Mid and Post: Brian & Rae |
9/13 | 19 | Anacostia Riverwalk | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
9/20 | 20 | Ross Drive: Extended Edition | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
9/27 | 21 | The Big Loop | Cue Sheet & GPS |
Hi Runners,
Saturday is going to be VERY hot with a low of 74, so we are meeting at 6 AM. This is hot for anytime of the year, but especially spring when we haven’t had much time to acclimate. Please be smart – carry water, adjust the length of your planned route to match the weather, and listen to your body on the run.
The run this week is Battery Kemble Loops! It is 16 miles route that is easy to shorten. The GPS and cue sheet are here. To run 14 miles, run to the base of the two loops, skip the loops and turn back. Otherwise you can run an out and back at any point on the route.
Big shout out to Sydney for bringing post run drinks this week - we will need them! We are looking for post run drink volunteers, so please email me to sign up!
The bunion derby kicks off June 5th with DCRRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Run After the Women 5K! Registration is open here and we are always looking for volunteers!
Happy running!
Megan
Hi Runners!
SLR will be at 6 AM on Saturday May 21. The weather this weekend is looking unseasonably warm with a low between Friday and Saturday of 73 degrees. Please plan your weekend and long run length accordingly, this would be a hot one even for July!
My regularly scheduled email will come later this week, but wanted to give you a heads up on the weather now!
Thanks,
Megan
Hi Runners,
The run this week is an out and back on Mt. Vernon Trail! It is an up to 20 mile route where you can turn around at a point that makes sense for you and your training, so please ask others how far they are going at the start tomorrow to find a group that works for you! The GPS and cue sheet are here.
We are looking for post run drink volunteers, so please email me to sign up!
The bunion derby kicks off June 5th with DCRRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Run After the Women 5K! Registration is open here and we are always looking for volunteers!
Happy running!
Megan
Bluemont 5K Wed, Aug 13th, 2025, @6:00pm |
DCRRC 3+mile Cross Country Race, Kids' Races and Club Picnic Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025, @4:30pm |
DCRRC Steve Thompson 8K Sun, Sep 14th, 2025, @8:00am |
Book Club Sun, Sep 28th, 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. |