Skate of the Union 2026 is a full Washington, DC-area skating weekend with clinics, social rolls, and race events for inline and quad skaters. The 23rd edition runs June 19–21, 2026 across DC, Alexandria, and White Plains, Maryland.
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.
Before you go
Use the official event page/social channel for final registration, weather, route, start-list and schedule updates.
Bring protective gear and check whether the event is recreational, race-focused, or competition-only before traveling.
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Upcoming Dates
June 19, 2026 9:00 AM - June 21, 2026 6:00 PM
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