Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location South Berwick, Maine
- Price Free - $145.10
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join the celebration at the Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the charming community of South Berwick, York, Maine! This year marks the 20th anniversary of this beloved event, where runners of all ages and abilities come together for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and stunning scenery. Choose from five exciting race distances, including the Pumpkinman 30K, Half Marathon, Pumpkin Jenni 8.675309 Miler, American Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Miler, or the 1-Mile Fun Run, ensuring there's something for everyone!
The Pumpkinman Running Festival is not just a race; it's a community experience that celebrates the joy of running. Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with the famous Harvest Brunch featuring delicious fall favorites and refreshing pumpkin beer. With a focus on personal connections, runners will find support and encouragement every step of the way, whether they're seasoned athletes or first-time racers. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable event, where you can also contribute to the Marshwood Education Foundation and make a positive impact in the local community. Register now and make the Pumpkinman a family tradition!
The Pumpkinman Running Festival is not just a race; it's a community experience that celebrates the joy of running. Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with the famous Harvest Brunch featuring delicious fall favorites and refreshing pumpkin beer. With a focus on personal connections, runners will find support and encouragement every step of the way, whether they're seasoned athletes or first-time racers. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable event, where you can also contribute to the Marshwood Education Foundation and make a positive impact in the local community. Register now and make the Pumpkinman a family tradition!
Organiser's Description
PUMPKINMAN RUNNING FESTIVAL
20TH ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 | SPRING HILL, SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE
From family fun to finish line...this is where stories are born.
Five race distances. One unforgettable venue. A legendary Harvest Brunch. A community that will cheer for you whether you're first across the line or crossing it for the very first time.
Not every runner wants a massive city race with corrals, crowds, and finisher ponchos.
If you're looking for something smaller...
Something more personal...
Something that feels like it was made for you...
Welcome to Pumpkinman.
Run the beautiful rolling back roads of Southern Maine alongside a boutique field of athletes who actually cheer for each other. No pacers. No chaos. Just incredible scenery, an unforgettable finish line, and the Harvest Brunch everyone talks about long after race day.
Race Day Schedule
6:00 AM Registration Opens
7:00 AM Pumpkinman 30K
7:15 AM Pumpkinman Half Marathon
7:30 AM Pumpkin Jenni 8.675309 Miler
8:00 AM American Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Miler
8:30 AM 1-Mile Fun Run
9:00 AM Harvest Brunch Opens
9:30 AM FREE Pumpkin Patch Dash for our youngest future runners
9:45 AM Awards Ceremony
Every Registered Athlete Receives
(All distances except the Fun Run)
check mark button Custom race shirt
check mark button Custom bib
check mark button Swag bag
check mark button Finisher medal
check mark button Professional race photos
check mark button Chip timing
check mark button Access to the famous Harvest Brunch
Celebrate with apple cider mimosas, pumpkin beer, delicious fall favorites and a finish-line atmosphere runners call one of the best anywhere.
Fun Run participants receive:
Bib
Swag bag
Finisher medal
Never Raced Before?
Perfect.
Pumpkinman has earned a reputation as one of New England's most welcoming races because everyone belongs here.
Whether you're chasing a personal record or simply hoping to cross your very first finish line, you'll be supported from your first step to your last.
NEW for the 20th Anniversary
Fundraise for the Marshwood Education Foundation
Since 2006, Pumpkinman has donated more than $435,000 back into our community.
This year we're inviting participants to help create even more impact by fundraising for the Marshwood Education Foundation, which provides grants to local teachers and students for innovative educational opportunities.
Fundraising Rewards
BELIEVER Raise $150+
FUN-Raiser Lounge access
Exclusive fundraiser bracelet
Upgraded swag bag filled with partner gifts
BUILDER Raise $250+
Everything above PLUS
Exclusive 20th Anniversary Pumpkinman hat
LEGEND Raise $500+
Everything above PLUS
Legend of the 20th recognition
Special Celebration Zone recognition
Additional surprise gifts throughout the season
NEW for 2026
The Grateful Mile
A special section of the course where you'll run for someone you love.
Guided by thoughtful signage and moments of reflection, it may become the most meaningful mile you'll ever run.
Make It a Family Tradition:
Bring everyone.
Run together.
Cheer together.
Celebrate together.
From the FREE Pumpkin Patch Dash to the 30K, there's truly something for every age and ability.
Race All Weekend!
Take on the full Pumpkinman Challenge by racing Saturday's Triathlon and Sunday's Running Festival.
Challenge athletes earn exclusive commemorative swag that can't be earned any other way.
REGISTER FOR SATURDAY TRIATHLON -> Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival [https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/SouthBerwick/PumpkinmanTriathlon]
Saturday distances: Sprint Triathlon | Olympic Triathlon | Aqua Bike | Relays for both!
20TH ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 | SPRING HILL, SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE
From family fun to finish line...this is where stories are born.
Five race distances. One unforgettable venue. A legendary Harvest Brunch. A community that will cheer for you whether you're first across the line or crossing it for the very first time.
Not every runner wants a massive city race with corrals, crowds, and finisher ponchos.
If you're looking for something smaller...
Something more personal...
Something that feels like it was made for you...
Welcome to Pumpkinman.
Run the beautiful rolling back roads of Southern Maine alongside a boutique field of athletes who actually cheer for each other. No pacers. No chaos. Just incredible scenery, an unforgettable finish line, and the Harvest Brunch everyone talks about long after race day.
Race Day Schedule
6:00 AM Registration Opens
7:00 AM Pumpkinman 30K
7:15 AM Pumpkinman Half Marathon
7:30 AM Pumpkin Jenni 8.675309 Miler
8:00 AM American Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Miler
8:30 AM 1-Mile Fun Run
9:00 AM Harvest Brunch Opens
9:30 AM FREE Pumpkin Patch Dash for our youngest future runners
9:45 AM Awards Ceremony
Every Registered Athlete Receives
(All distances except the Fun Run)
check mark button Custom race shirt
check mark button Custom bib
check mark button Swag bag
check mark button Finisher medal
check mark button Professional race photos
check mark button Chip timing
check mark button Access to the famous Harvest Brunch
Celebrate with apple cider mimosas, pumpkin beer, delicious fall favorites and a finish-line atmosphere runners call one of the best anywhere.
Fun Run participants receive:
Bib
Swag bag
Finisher medal
Never Raced Before?
Perfect.
Pumpkinman has earned a reputation as one of New England's most welcoming races because everyone belongs here.
Whether you're chasing a personal record or simply hoping to cross your very first finish line, you'll be supported from your first step to your last.
NEW for the 20th Anniversary
Fundraise for the Marshwood Education Foundation
Since 2006, Pumpkinman has donated more than $435,000 back into our community.
This year we're inviting participants to help create even more impact by fundraising for the Marshwood Education Foundation, which provides grants to local teachers and students for innovative educational opportunities.
Fundraising Rewards
BELIEVER Raise $150+
FUN-Raiser Lounge access
Exclusive fundraiser bracelet
Upgraded swag bag filled with partner gifts
BUILDER Raise $250+
Everything above PLUS
Exclusive 20th Anniversary Pumpkinman hat
LEGEND Raise $500+
Everything above PLUS
Legend of the 20th recognition
Special Celebration Zone recognition
Additional surprise gifts throughout the season
NEW for 2026
The Grateful Mile
A special section of the course where you'll run for someone you love.
Guided by thoughtful signage and moments of reflection, it may become the most meaningful mile you'll ever run.
Make It a Family Tradition:
Bring everyone.
Run together.
Cheer together.
Celebrate together.
From the FREE Pumpkin Patch Dash to the 30K, there's truly something for every age and ability.
Race All Weekend!
Take on the full Pumpkinman Challenge by racing Saturday's Triathlon and Sunday's Running Festival.
Challenge athletes earn exclusive commemorative swag that can't be earned any other way.
REGISTER FOR SATURDAY TRIATHLON -> Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival [https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/SouthBerwick/PumpkinmanTriathlon]
Saturday distances: Sprint Triathlon | Olympic Triathlon | Aqua Bike | Relays for both!
Races
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American Pumpkin Pi - 3.14 Miler(5k)
Incl. $6.08 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$74.08
-
Pumpkin Jenni- 8.675309 Miler (14k)
Incl. $6.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$84.68
-
Pumpkinman 30k
Incl. $10.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$145.10
-
Pumpkinman Half Marathon
Incl. $9.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$134.50
-
Pumpkinman One Mile Fun Run!
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$23.00
-
Pumpkin Patch Dash!!
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
A short, festive dash for our littlest Pumpkinman participants. Kids will line up in the Kids Zone, run through the big pumpkin mouth, and head down the finish chute for their very own Pumpkinman moment. This fun, non-competitive event is all about smiles, cheers, and making a special memory. Parents are welcome to help along the way. -
20 Miles for 20 Years!
Free
Complete 20 miles anywhere and celebrate Pumpkinman's 20th Anniversary! Upgrade with a Virtual Celebration Package (shirt & medal shipped after race weekend) or an In-Person Celebration Package (shirt, medal, Harvest Brunch & Finish Line Celebration). Can't make it to Pumpkinman race weekend? You can still be part of the celebration! Complete 20 miles of your favorite activityrun, walk, hike, bike, swim, paddle, or anything that gets you movingon your own schedule before September 13. Whether you complete all 20 miles at once or spread them out over days or weeks, you'll be celebrating 20 years of Pumpkinman while becoming part of this milestone year. Choose Your Celebration package Virtual Celebration Package Celebrate from wherever you are! t-shirt Official 20th Anniversary participant shirt sports medal Commemorative 20th Anniversary finisher medal package Your celebration package will be shipped after Pumpkinman race weekend party popper In-Person Celebration Package Celebrate with us on Sunday, September 13! t-shirt Official 20th Anniversary participant shirt chequered flag Experience the official Pumpkinman finish line sports medal Commemorative 20th Anniversary finisher medal pancakes Harvest Brunch party popper Celebrate alongside the Pumpkinman community Make Your Miles Matter Want to make your 20 miles even more meaningful? Become a fundraiser for the Marshwood Education Foundation and help us make Pumpkinman's 20th Anniversary our most impactful year yet. Every dollar raised supports grants that provide innovative opportunities for students and teachers in our local schools. Whether you're celebrating from across the country or joining us in South Berwick, you're helping celebrate 20 years of community, connection, and impact. Thank you for being part of Pumpkinman's 20th Anniversary!
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