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  
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  

SLR Dec 14 - Arlington Triangle

Hello Saturday Runners!

Happy Friday the 13th!  Saturday's route will be the Arlington Triangle loop, which is about 16 miles in distance.  Running it standard direction, ie clockwise.  If you want less than 16 you'll probably have to make it an out and back.

Thank you to Paul and Christine Westcott for post-run drink work! We could always use additional drink volunteers - this is also a great way to fulfill any snowball series volunteer requirements. Its not a lot of work and the club reimburses your expenses. Check the SLR Webpage for dates of need - email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out!

Most water fountains will be off for winter, but there should be water in and around the bathrooms next to the tennis courts after Bluemont Park around 10.5 miles in.

Lots of fun stuff coming up!  The winter relays are this Wednesday at the W&L Track, with post-run Happy Hour to follow at Carpool.  Next Saturday after SLR we are doing brunch at 4 Courts Pub in Courthouse immediately following SLR, so come warm up, recap your races and get some free goodies too!

Stay warm,

-- Erik

 

SLR Dec 7 - Ross Drive

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Sat, Dec 7th, we will be running the Ross Drive route.  Its listed at 14 miles but easily shortened if you prefer a bit less.  If you want 11 miles you can run past Pierce Mill, across the pedestrian path, and then turn around once you hit the gate to Beach Drive.

Thank you Paul and Christine Westcott for post-run beverages! Just because its cold out doesn't mean you don't get thirsty!  As always, we seek volunteers for post-run beverages for the coming months - email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

Its coming... the SLR "Winter Warmer", immediately following our holiday Festivus run on Dec 21st we will be meeting up at Irelands 4 Courts in Courthouse for Brunch.  They will have drink specials going on and the club will have free give-a-ways to anyone dressed in holiday colors!  All club members and their friends are welcome.  This will make a great chance to recap our Fall Races or just catch up!

Happy Running!

-- Erik

 

SLR Nov 30 - Pentagon Army/Navy Drive

Happy Thanksgiving Saturday Runners!

This Saturday, Nov 30th, we will be running the Pentagon Army/ Navy Drive Route, listed at 12 miles.  I am out of town but have a sub to start things off.

Thank you to Rich Mendelowitz for our post run drinks!  We can always use more volunteers; its not a lot of work and the club reimburses your expenses.  Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out!

Lots of fun club events coming up, from all the great snowball series races to our holiday happy hours.  The Holiday Track relay and Happy Hour are coming up Wed, Dec 18.  We are also having a big brunch immediately following SLR on Dec 21st at 4 Courts Pub in Arlington, to recap your races and catch up with fellow SLR regulars!  Stay tuned for details.

The weather looks cool but not freezing for Saturday morning, so dress accordingly!

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving, filled with either a turkey trot or some healthy "recovery" on the couch from your fall races!

-- Erik

 

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Upcoming Events

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.