Welcome! This is the home of the world-famous (well, maybe locally well-known) SLR.
Our start time is at 8:00 AM until next 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 |
| 4/5 | 14 | Marymount Chain Bridge | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 4/12 | 12 | Pentagon Army Navy | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 4/19 | 13 | Cathedral Clintons | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 4/26 | 18 | National Arboretum | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 5/3 | 12 | Potomac Overlook Loops | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 5/10 | 13 | Southeast DC | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 5/17 | 16 | Around the World in Fourteen Miles | Cue Sheet & GPS | 62 Embassies! New Route! |
| 5/24 | 14 | Ross Drive | Cue Sheet & GPS | |
| 5/31 | 15 | Long Bridge Park | Cue Sheet & GPS |
VIRTUAL - SLR October 15 - 10 miles
Hi Runners,
The planned distance this weekend is 10 miles on the Chain Bridge Loop! I love the Capital Crescent trail, so this is one of my favorite routes! If you are interested in running it as planned, here are the cue sheet and gps links.
The original date of many marathons is fast approaching, including virtual MCM next week! Have you signed up for a virtual race or are you focusing on other things? I would love to hear about it, share it with the Facebook Group!
Take care,
Megan
VIRTUAL - SLR October 10 - 14 miles
Hi Runners,
Happy Friday! The planned distance this weekend is 14 miles on the MBT Catholic Loop! If you are interested in running it as planned, here are the cue sheet and gps links.
Have you found a new favorite running loop during this time? I would love to hear about it! Share it with the Facebook Group so others can give it a try.
Take Care,
Megan
VIRTUAL - SLR September 19 - 14 miles
Hi All,
Hope you are doing well! The planned program calls for 14 miles this weekend. The route is Ross Drive (cue sheet), one of my favorites!Â
It looks like the weather is finally transitioning to fall, perfect for running! Let me know if you have ideas for a fall challenge.Â
Happy running,
Megan