May 9th will mark the 12th annual 4-Way 5K walk / run & 10K run hosted by the Rotary Club of Bath. The races honor the Rev. George Dole, a long time Bath Rotarian, who in 1954, while studying at Oxford University in England, ran in the race in which Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile. A lifelong runner, George won his age category in several of our races. George passed away just shy of his 90th birthday on June 29th, 2021.
Online registration for this year's race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bath/BathRotary5K
This year's race proceeds will benefit non-profits Girls on the Run Maine and the Rotary Club of Bath's Community Service Fund which supports local needs such as youth swimming lessons, student literacy, child food insecurity, young leadership training and student scholarships.
Girls on the Run Maine is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. The mission of Girls on the Run Maine is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Above photo: George Dole #15 far right, Roger Bannister #41 middle on May 6, 1954 at the start of the first sub-4 minute mile.
What is 4 Way? "Rotary's Four-Way Test" of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?