Special Events
2020 Special Events hosted by WAR
Oct 9-12, 2020
Friday - Monday
Our largest event, with skating on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & even Monday! Click for the details and schedule.
Led by: Anthony, Chris, David, Ivana, Malik, & Mo
October 18, 2020
Sunday @ 11:00 AM
Join us in historic St. Michaels, MD for the Annual event (rain date Oct 25)
Led by: Mo
October 24, 2020
Saturday
Annual Skater’s Quest Trail Marathon. Challenge yourself, have fun, and raise money for local youth skating team. (Participation fee required)
Led by: Krista
October 31, 2020
Saturday @ 4:00 PM
Put on your costume and check out the Halloween scene.
Led by: Anthony
December 6, 2020
Saturday
National Harbor Skate
Skate the the National Harbor and see all of the holiday decorations.
Led by: Dee
Annual Meeting & Potluck Party
We'll catch up, set the next year's schedule and elect the next board. Bring something to share!
Led by: Jon
2021 Special Events hosted by WAR
June 11-13, 2021
Friday - Sunday
Events for inline, roller, and skateboard including skating expositions, Friday night skate, a Pro-level and amateur Race, family-friendly activities.
Led by: Krista and Nat
Check the Skate DC Meetup Calendar for more
Other Skating Events
(hosted outside of the DC Area)
Many events are free! It is fun to travel and see other cities with friendly local skate communities. DC contingents attend most of the events on the East Coast. Travel, skate with your friends, and enjoys tours led by the local skating community.
February 13-16, 2020: Miami Skater Migration Escape the Winter with a weekend of skating in sunny South Beach.
February 21-23, 2020: Tampa Trail Hog Skate Weekend Escape the Winter with a second weekend of skating in sunny Florida.
Feb 27-Mar 1, 2020: Skate Houston Join this active Texas skate club for their first hosting of a skate weekend extravaganza!
June 26-28, 2020:Philly Free SkateJuly 11-12, 2020:CAMPskateIA- Milwaukee, WI (Participation fee required)July 29 - August 2, 2020:Big Apple RollAugust:Skate ChicagoSeptember 19-22: Skate Boston Weekend
Avocado Roll Cancelled
2021
October 2021: Athens to Atlanta Test your endurance on a 38, 49, or 87 mile road skating course. (Participation fee required)
CANCELLED Events (For reference & 2021 planning)
April 5th, 2020
Sunday @ 11:00 AM
Inaugural Sunday Skate Cancelled for 2020
The start of outdoor skating season in Washington DC. We will skate a classic Sunday intermediate route. Please join us for a bite, drink, and short meeting afterwards at a place TBD possibly Capital City Brewery. (Rain date: Sunday April 12)
Led by: Jon
July 4, 2020
Saturday @ 9:30 AM
Saturday @ 7:00 PM
July 4 Morning Skate Cancelled for 2020
Challenge yourself on the Capital Crescent Trail. Meet in Georgetown with a breakfast break in Bethesda.
Led by: Jessie
Fireworks Skate
Enjoy skating on closed-off streets, and explore the best viewpoints. Meet at the White House.
Led by: Anthony
September 12, 2020
Saturday @ 11:00 AM
Kent Island Skate Cancelled for 2020
Right across the Bay Bridge, the lovely cross-island and South-island trail awaits.
Led by: David