Iwo Jima Memorial

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 Post: Anne C. 
8/16 16 Mock MCM Cue Sheet & GPS  Post: Anne C.
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  

SLR December 13 – Ross Drive

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Saturday, December 13th, we will be running the Ross Drive route, listed at about 14 miles. This route is always a favorite, so enjoy the nice winter run!  It looks like it will be cold but sunny Saturday morning.

Thanks to Sam Brummitt for the post-run drinks this weekend! We do not have post-run drink volunteers after this weekend; if you are in town and haven’t volunteered for beverages in a while, please consider volunteering.  The club reimburses all expenses and everyone who runs appreciates it.  If you can help out, please email SLR@dcroadrunners.org.

Good luck to everyone running the Gar Williams half marathon on Sunday.  See you on Saturday - have a great run!

Emily

 

SLR December 6 – Upton Hill

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Saturday, December 6th, we will be running the Up Upton Hill route, listed at 12 miles. I’ve always liked this route, even though it is HILLY! At least the second half is downhill. :)

Thanks again to Flora Arabo for the post-run drinks this weekend! We do not have post-run drink volunteers for the next three weekends, and no volunteers means no Gatorade. If you can help out, please email SLR@dcroadrunners.org. The club reimburses all expenses.  

SLR routes through February have been posted to the SLR page; feel free to take a look if you like knowing the routes in advance.

See you on Saturday - have a great run!

Emily

 

SLR November 29 – Glover Archbold/Rock Creek

Hello Saturday Runners!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday!  This Saturday, November 29th we will be running the Glover Archbold/Rock Creek loop, listed at 14.5 miles. The trails should be ok to run on even if there is some snow, but as always, run carefully.

Thanks to Flora Arabo for the post-run drinks this weekend! Please visit the SLR page to see current post-run volunteer needs and email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help. The club reimburses all expenses.  

I won’t be there this weekend, but Kerry O'Brien will get the run started - have a great run!

Emily

 

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Upcoming Events

DCRRC 3+mile Cross Country Race, Kids' Races and Club Picnic
Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025, @4:30pm
Bastille Day 5K
Sun, Aug 31st, 2025, @7:30am
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.