Dole 3 Miler
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fryeburg, Maine
- Price $25.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and celebration at the Thirteenth Annual Dole 3 Miler, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the picturesque town of Fryeburg, Oxford, Maine. This family-friendly event honors the incredible achievements of elite runner George Dole, who made his mark in 1954, and features a scenic 3-mile down-and-back race along the beautiful Fryeburg Rail Trail. Whether you're an elite athlete or a first-time participant, this event promises fun for everyone, including a special celebration for athletes over the age of 80!
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $200 gift certificates to Tracksmith, along with commemorative t-shirts and handcrafted sturdleys. For those who prefer to run from home, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing virtual participants to receive a t-shirt and sturdley. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join this vibrant community event—be sure to register by July 4th to secure your exclusive t-shirt! Come join us for a memorable day of fitness, community, and honoring the legacy of George Dole!
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $200 gift certificates to Tracksmith, along with commemorative t-shirts and handcrafted sturdleys. For those who prefer to run from home, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing virtual participants to receive a t-shirt and sturdley. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join this vibrant community event—be sure to register by July 4th to secure your exclusive t-shirt! Come join us for a memorable day of fitness, community, and honoring the legacy of George Dole!
Organiser's Description
The Thirteenth Annual Dole 3 Miler is a celebration of George Dole's accomplishments as an elite runner in 1954. George was in the pole position during the race when Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile. The 3 mile was George's favorite race! This 3 mile down and back race along the Fryeburg Rail Trail is a family friendly event organized by the Fryeburg New Church Assembly at 84 Main Street in Fryeburg, Maine. Fun for elite runners and first time participants, families and we celebrate athletes over the age of 80. Prizes in the past have included $200 gift certificates to Tracksmith https://www.tracksmith.com/pages/about plus a commemorative t-shirt and a handcrafted sturdley.
We are including a Virtual Race again this year. Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and a sturdley but will NOT be eligible for additional prizes.
T-shirts will only be available until July 4th.
We are including a Virtual Race again this year. Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and a sturdley but will NOT be eligible for additional prizes.
T-shirts will only be available until July 4th.
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