

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 |
| 10/4 | 18 | Arlington Loop | GPS & PDF |
Mid and Post: Brian and Rae |
| 10/11 | 16 | Long Bridge Park | GPS & PDF | Post: Peter Castelino |
| 10/18 | 14 | Capital Crescent Trail OaB | GPS & PDF |
Mid and Post: Brian and Rae |
| 10/25 | 13 | Southeast DC | GPS & PDF | Post: Eunja Rau |
| 11/1 | 12 | Piney Branch | GPS & PDF | |
| 11/8 | 17 | Mount Vernon Trail OaB | GPS & PDF | |
| 11/15 | 15 | Iron Triangle | GPS & PDF | |
| 11/22 | 12 | New Route: College Tour | GPS & PDF | |
| 11/29 | 12 | RFK | GPS & PDF |
Hi Runners,
FYI, I just learned there is a political march in DC today. To avoid crowds, I suggest staying away from the mall area. I wouldn't have suggested Southeast DC as a route if I knew. I personally will be doing an out and back on W&OD or Captial Cresent Trail to avoid crowds.
Thanks,
Megan
Hi Runners,
The suggested distance this week is 13 miles. The route is Southeast DC and the cue sheet and GPS links are here.
The Alexandria Turkey Trot 5 Miler has gone virtual this year! If you are interested the link is here:Â https://www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com/
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Thanks,
Megan
Hi Runners,
Welcome to November! The suggested distance this week is 14 miles. The route is Marymount Chain Bridge and the cue sheet and GPS links are here.Â
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Thanks,
Megan
| 2025 National Capital 10-Miler and 5-Miler Sun, Nov 16th, 2025, @8:00am |
| Alexandria Turkey Trot Thu, Nov 27th, 2025, @7:30am |
| DCRR Bread Run 10K and Ginger Bread 2-Miler Sun, Dec 7th, 2025, @8:00am |
| Book Club Sun, Dec 7th, 2025, @4:00pm |
| DCRR Founders Half Marathon Sun, Dec 14th, 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. |