Dole 3 Miler
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Honor an elite running legacy on the Fryeburg Rail Trail, where competition meets family fun and unique handcrafted swag awaits.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the Twelfth Annual Dole 3 Miler, a special event honoring George Dole's remarkable running career, particularly his presence when Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile. This family-friendly 3-mile out-and-back race takes place along the Fryeburg Rail Trail. It welcomes everyone from elite runners to first-time participants, including families and athletes over 80. Expect a blend of friendly competition and community spirit, with unique prizes and commemorative swag.
What to expect
- Run a 3-mile out-and-back course along the Fryeburg Rail Trail.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes all paces, from elite runners to first-time participants.
- Celebrate the legacy of George Dole, an elite runner from 1954.
Standout details
- Honors elite runner George Dole
- Prizes include Tracksmith gift certificates
- Handcrafted sturdley swag
- Family-friendly event
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Aug 7, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
3mo 7d 5h 18m leftDole 3 Miler
Closes Aug 7, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT · From $25.00
Virtual Dole 3 Miler
Closes Aug 7, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT · From $25.00
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
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.