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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 |
5/31 | 15 | Long Bridge Park | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Eric Price |
6/7 | 13 | Iron Triangle | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Chris Walsh |
6/14 | 12 | Custis - W&OD | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
6/21 | 14 | Capital Crescent OaB | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Kate Scott Mid: Alan Dixon |
6/28 | 13 | Marymount Chain Bridge | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Kate Scott |
7/5 | 14 | MBT - Catholic | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
7/12 | 12 | RFK | Cue Sheet & GPS | Mid: Ben Richter |
7/19 | 14 | Ross Drive | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Kate Scott |
7/26 | 14 | Capital Crescent OaB | Cue Sheet & GPS | Post: Kate Scott |
This Saturday, Oct 5th, we will be running the Capital Crescent to Rock Creak BIG loop - clockwise in direction - its over 22 miles. So this means heading south on Mt. Vernon, past DCA, and onto 4 Mile Run First. This ensures plenty of water fountains and downhill running on the Custis Trail at the end of the run when it will be warmer out. Route is approx. 16 miles in length. I will be out of town but have a sub starting things off. This is a great final LSD (long, slow, distance) run for anyone running Marine Corps Marathon in 3 weeks.
Thank you to Angela Katson for post-run drinks! We could always use additional drink volunteers - the next few months of post-run drinks are wide open. 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!
There will be plenty of opportunities for water along the route as well. Look at the bottom of the cue sheet for listings.
-- Erik
This Saturday, Sept 28th, we will be running the [real] Upton Hill Route, listed at just over 12 miles. I will be out of town but have a sub starting things off. Enjoy the hills on the way out and a downhill on the way back!
Thank you to Angela Katson for post-run drinks! Also: mid-run drinks will be in the usual spot for this route, provided by Janet Braunstein. We could always use additional drink volunteers - the next few months of post-run drinks are wide open. 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!
Run Strong and enjoy the great fall weather!
-- Erik
This Saturday, Sept 21st, we will be running the Glover Panda Route listed at 13 miles. Please be careful running through Glover Archbold park from miles 1-5 as footing can be spotty. I will be out of town but have a sub starting things off.
Thank you to Chris Britz and Walter Barret for post-run drinks! We could always use additional drink volunteers - the next few months of post-run drinks are wide open. 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!
Have a great run!
-- Erik
June Happy Hour and 2024-2025 Snowball Series Award Thu, Jun 19th, 2025, @6:00pm |
Fletchers Cove 4-Miler (formerly Rock Creek Park 5K) Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025, @8:00am |
Age-Handicapped 4-Miler Fri, Jul 4th, 2025, @7:00am |
Bastille Day 5K Mon, Jul 14th, 2025, @6:00pm |
Bluemont 5K Wed, Aug 13th, 2025, @6:00pm |
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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. |