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 |
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
Hi Everyone,
The planned distance this week is 20 miles! If you would like to stick to the original route, it is the C&O canal.Â
Are you doing a virtual marathon or another virtual race? Please share with the group on Facebook!
Have a great weekend,
Megan
Hi Runners,
Kam is doing a great job with the August SLR Challenge! Do you have what it takes to out-Strava-art him for the chance to win a DCRR facemask? It will be tough!
If following the Marathon Training Program schedule, the recommended long run distance this week is 13 miles on the Normanstone – Klingle route. But again, all distances are welcome for this challenge! The original route plans can always be found on the DCRR SLR page.
Questions, concerns, or suggestions? Please email me at megan@dcroadrunners.org. And if you have ideas for next motivation next month, I am all ears.
How do you participate in the challenge?
Take care,
Megan
Bastille Day 5K Mon, Jul 14th, 2025, @6:00pm |
Meet of Miles/Family Night at the Track Sun, Aug 3rd, 2025, @4:30pm |
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. |