Skate of the Union is an annual event centered on Inline Skating, Quad Skating, and Speed Skating. The event is listed for June 19–21, 2026. The listed venue or meeting location is Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
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Friday centers on Skate Camp DC and a free Friday Night Skate around the monuments from Freedom Plaza. Saturday clinics move to Jones Point Park in Alexandria. Sunday race events use the Indian Head Rail Trail from the White Plains end, with Rollerblade® 10K Challenge and half marathon options. Best for • Skaters who want a travel weekend with both learning and racing. • Inline and quad skaters looking for a friendly organized event. • DC-area skaters who want Olympic Day energy, clinics, and community rollout time.
What to expect
Annual events often combine scheduled activity with community programming, vendors, demonstrations, social sessions, or spectator elements. The published program can evolve as the event approaches.
Participant preparation
Inline skaters should arrive with properly fitted skates, a helmet, and protective equipment appropriate to their experience. For street or group routes, lights, reflective clothing, water, and reliable stopping skills are strongly recommended. Quad skaters should check wheel and toe-stop condition before arrival and bring protective gear suited to the session. Venue rules, floor policies, skate rental, and age restrictions can differ by organizer.
Before you go
Confirm the final date, local start time, check-in or rollout time, and exact meeting point.
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Check weather, surface or ice conditions, transport, parking, accessibility, rentals, and venue rules.
Use the organizer’s latest post—not an older calendar copy—as the final authority for schedule changes.
Official information and updates
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