Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K
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Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K
The Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K is a sports event held in Portland, Maine, dedicated to celebrating the local poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The event features an in-person road race along a scenic route on Congress Street. Participants can also choose to take part in virtual versions of the event.
Available distances and formats include:
- 3K run
- 3K virtual run/walk
- 3K virtual swim
The in-person race utilizes a course with a start and finish line located on Congress Street, positioned directly in front of Lincoln Park and the Top of the Old Port parking area. Portland High School serves as a central hub for the event, providing participants with access to the building and the only available restrooms.
An awards ceremony is held in the Portland High School gym following the completion of the race. Recognition is provided through handcrafted awards for the top two overall participants in the male, female, and non-binary categories, as well as the top overall team. Additional handcrafted awards are given to the top male and female finishers across various age groups, ranging from under 10 to 85 and older.
Bib pickup is organized on the day before the race at a local physical therapy center and on the morning of the event at the high school. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
