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
461 SLR December 10 - Glover Archbold Pandas Mike Tosto
462 SLR Road Closures Correction Mike Tosto
463 SLR December 2 - Bluemont L Loop Mike Tosto
464 SLR November 26 - Fort Scott Hill Mike Tosto
465 SLR November 19 - C&O Canal Towpath Mike Tosto
466 SLR November 12 - Glover Tilden Rock Creek Mike Tosto
467 SLR November 5 - National Capitol Mike Tosto
468 SLR October 29 - Water Route & MCM Mike Tosto
469 SLR October 22 - Chain Bridge Loop Mike Tosto
470 SLR October 15 - Mt Vernon Trail Mike Tosto
471 SLR Litter / Trash Mike Tosto
472 SLR October 8 - Big Loop Mike Tosto
473 SLR October 1 - 8:00 am Start Time - Arlington Triangle Mike Tosto
474 SLR September 24 - Marymount Chain Bridge Mike Tosto
475 SLR September 17 - C&O Canal Towpath Mike Tosto
476 SLR September 10 - Mock MCM Mike Tosto
477 SLR September 3 - Southeast DC Mike Tosto
478 SLR August 27 - Custis - W&OD Mike Tosto
479 SLR August 20 - Long Bridge Park Mike Tosto
480 SLR August 13 - Piney Branch 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.