Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival
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Event Overview
The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival is a multi-day sports event held in South Berwick, Maine. Taking place at Spring Hill, the festival features triathlon competitions on Saturday and a variety of running events on Sunday. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026 and utilizes the scenic back roads of Maine and portions of the paved Eastern Trail.
Saturday Triathlon Events
The triathlon portions include swim segments in Knights Pond, bike courses on local roads, and run segments finishing at Spring Hill. A unique feature of the course is a 250-meter hill climb from the water exit to the bike transition, a replica of the local Powderhouse Hill.
- Sprint Triathlon and Relay: .3-mile swim, 15-mile bike, and 5k run.
- Olympic Triathlon and Relay: .9-mile swim, 25-mile bike, and 10k run.
- Olympic Aquabike: .9-mile swim and 25-mile bike.
Sunday Running Events
The second day focuses on running distances catering to different preferences, with aid stations providing water, electrolytes, and gels every two miles.
- 1-mile fun run
- 3.14-mile American Pumpkin Pi run
- 8.67-mile Pumpkin Jenni run
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 30k run
Athlete Amenities
Participants receive a variety of amenities, including a custom finisher medal, t-shirt, and goody bag. The festival is known for its post-race brunch, which features items such as pumpkin pancakes, breakfast burritos, and pumpkin whoopie pies. The event uses chip timing, and the triathlon portions are officiated under USAT rules. Proceeds from the festival support several local beneficiaries and community organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
