Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash

Newington, NH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

1 Mile3.3 Miles

About the Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash

The Sabine Strong race honors a Newington fire chief who died after a battle with colon cancer, and the distance is chosen deliberately to reflect his fire department's number. The course runs through Newington, and the event draws a mix of people connected to the fire service and the broader community. A kids dash runs alongside the main race, so families tend to show up together.

Chip timing is handled by an outside timing company, and race photography is included. The foundation behind the event directs proceeds toward first responders and their families dealing with cancer or other serious illness.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.3 Miles · 2025 results

132finishers

19:48winner

36:48median

1:08:40cutoff

Top 3: Kevin St. Laurent (19:48) · Adam Fitzpatrick (20:20) · Kyle Cayer (22:35)

The Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile8/9/2026 08:30$10

3.3 Miles8/9/2026 09:00$40

3.3 Miles8/9/2026 00:00$40

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Common Questions About the Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash

Will I finish last at the Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.3 Miles field finished slower than 36:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash a good first 3.3 Miles?

It is a small race (132 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.3 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sabine Strong 3.3 & Kids Dash?

The 3.3 Miles winner ran 19:48 while the median finisher took 36:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.