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
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

SLR - September 17 - Cathedral Clintons - 13 miles

Hi Runners,

The run this week is the 13 mile Cathedral Clintons loop! The GPS and cue sheet are here. Thank you to Peter for post run drinks! I am out of town but Nate will be there to kick you off!

Registration is now open for the National Capital 20 miler, 5 miler and Doggy 1 mile Dash! The race takes place Sep 25th.

The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! The book club meets on Sep 18th!

Happy running!

Megan

 

SLR - September 10 - Anacostia Riverwalk - 18 miles

Hi Runners,

The run this week is the 18 mile Anacostia Riverwalk loop! The GPS and cue sheet are here. Thanks to Priscilla for mid run drinks! You will be able to find her just after mile 7 in the parking lot along the Anacostia Waterfront trail just before RFK stadium/Whitney Young Memorial Bridge. Thank you to Peter for post run drinks! I am out of town but Nate will be there to kick you off!

Registration is now open for the National Capital 20 miler, 5 miler and Doggy 1 mile Dash! The race takes place Sep 25th.

The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! The book club meets on Sep 18th!

Happy running!

Megan

 

SLR - September 3 - Long Bridge Park

Hi Runners,

The run this week is Long Bridge Park!  The GPS and cue sheet are here. Thank you to Sean for post run drinks again! I am out of town but Coach Big Guy and Jill will be there to kick you off!

Are you here Labor Day Weekend? If so, join us for the Larry Noel 15K Race and 3K Fun Run on Sunday Sep 4th! This is also a great volunteer opportunity!

Registration is now open for the National Capital 20 miler, 5 miler and Doggy 1 mile Dash! The race takes place Sep 25th.

The next book for book club is "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins! The book club meets on Sep 18th!

Happy running!

Megan

 

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Upcoming Events

Age-Graded 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.