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  
Title Filter  Display # 
# Article Title Author
421 SLR September 2 - Mock MCM Mike Tosto
422 SLR August 26 - Southeast DC Mike Tosto
423 SLR August 19 - Custis to W&OD Mike Tosto
424 SLR August 12 - Long Bridge Park Mike Tosto
425 SLR August 5 - Piney Branch Mike Tosto
426 SLR July 29 - Battery Kemble Loops Mike Tosto
427 SLR July 22 - TIME CHANGE 6:00 AM - Marymount Chain Bridge Mike Tosto
428 SLR July 15 - DC Sightseer Loop Mike Tosto
429 SLR July 8 - Pentagon Army Navy Mike Tosto
430 SLR July 1 - Capital Crescent Trail Mike Tosto
431 SLR June 24 - RFK Mike Tosto
432 SLR June 17 - Rock Creek Park Mike Tosto
433 SLR June 10 - Potomac Overlook Loops Mike Tosto
434 SLR New Features Mike Tosto
435 SLR June 3 - TIME CHANGE 7:00 am - Glover / Soapstone / Rock Creek Mike Tosto
436 SLR May 27 - Cathedral / Clintons Mike Tosto
437 SLR May 20 - Fort Scott Hill Mike Tosto
438 SLR May 13 - Battery Kemble Loops Mike Tosto
439 SLR May 6 - Bluemont L-Loop Mike Tosto
440 SLR April 29 - Upton Hill Mike Tosto

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Upcoming Events

DCRRC Steve Thompson 8K
Sun, Sep 14th, 2025, @9:00am
Monday Chill Runs
Mon, Sep 15th, 2025, @6:30pm
Kensington 8K
Sat, Sep 20th, 2025, @7:45am
Book Club
Sun, Sep 28th, 2025, @4:00pm
National Capital 20 and 5 Miler
Sun, Oct 5th, 2025, @7:00am
Salute To Veterans 5K
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025, @9:00am
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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.