Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival 2026

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🎃 20th Anniversary — September 12, 2026 20 years of finish lines. Yours is next.

Join us at Spring Hill in South Berwick, Maine for the 20th anniversary of the Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival — voted Best Race in New England, Most Scenic Course, Best Swag, and Best Beginners Race.

RACE DISTANCES Sprint Triathlon (Solo + Relay) .3 mile swim | 15 mile bike | 5K run

Olympic Triathlon (Solo + Relay) .9 mile swim | 25 mile bike | 10K run

Olympic Aqua Bike .9 mile swim | 25 mile bike

All races start at 7:00 AM at Spring Hill. Olympic athletes go first, followed by Sprint.

WHAT EVERY ATHLETE GETS ✔ Custom race tee ✔ The best swag bag in New England ✔ Finisher medal ✔ Imprinted swim cap ✔ Chip timing + race photos ✔ USAT officials ✔ The legendary post-race Harvest Brunch — breakfast burritos, pumpkin pancakes, yogurt parfaits, the famous Bloody Mary bar, apple cider mimosas, and pumpkin beer

Pumpkinman's 20th Anniversary — Help Us Write the Next Chapter

For 20 years, Pumpkinman has donated over $435,000 to community causes. That's something worth protecting.

As we celebrate 20 years, one thing is clear: if Pumpkinman is going to thrive beyond year 20, it has to create even more impact — more meaning, more support, and more good than ever before. That starts right here.

In 2026, we are encouraging all participants to support The Marshwood Education Foundation — a local nonprofit that provides grants to teachers and students for innovative opportunities that fall outside the regular school budget.

Two ways to help:

Make a donation — any amount, right here, right now. Every dollar goes directly to MEF.

Create an individual fundraiser — set up your own fundraising page, share it with your friends and family, and let your community rally behind your race.

If you decide to jump in and do some good along the way, here's what you get to unlock:

Raise $150+ A fundraiser bracelet to proudly wear that gives you access to the BRAND NEW FUN-Raiser Lounge at the finish, plus an exclusive upgraded swag bag filled with curated goodies from local merchants and partners you won't find in the regular race swag bags

Raise $250+ Everything above, plus a special 20th Anniversary Pumpkinman hat you can't buy anywhere else

Raise $500+ and become a Legend Everything above, plus Legend of the 20th recognition and special recognition in the celebration zone

And because this is brand new, we'll keep adding surprises, local products, and partner goodies to the fundraising tiers as we go.

Every dollar you raise or donate helps ensure that Pumpkinman doesn't just celebrate 20 years — it builds toward 20 more.

NEW FOR 2026: THE GRATEFUL MILE A dedicated section of the course where you run for someone you love — guided by signage, prompts, and purpose. The most emotional mile of race day. A Run Grateful experience. rungrateful.com

THE COURSE Our beautiful back roads of Maine with the seacoast's best scenery. The course includes a legendary 250-meter hill climb from the water exit to bike transition — a replica of the local Powderhouse Hill. You'll be cheered on by locals and supported by the best volunteers in the business.

COMMUNITY IMPACT Proceeds generated by the Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival support Marshwood Education Foundation. Since 2006, Pumpkinman has donated over $435,000 to community causes.

RACE BOTH DAYS Race on Saturday AND Sunday! Challenge athletes receive exclusive one-of-a-kind swag you can't get anywhere else.

REGISTER FOR THE SUNDAY RUNNING FESTIVAL HERE

QUESTIONS? rachel@pumpkinmantriathlon.com