Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!
- Date Wed 1st July 2026 - Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location South Berwick, Maine
- Price Free - $139.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 20th Anniversary of the Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival, taking place from September 13, 2026, in the picturesque South Berwick, Maine! This vibrant celebration of running offers something for everyone, featuring five exhilarating race distances: the 1-Mile Fun Run, the quirky American Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Miler, the Pumpkin Jenni 8.675309 Miler, the challenging Pumpkinman Half Marathon at 13.1 miles, and an 18.6-mile Pumpkinman 30K.
Nestled among the rolling back roads of Southern Maine, the Pumpkinman Running Festival is the perfect antidote to crowded city races. Experience a supportive community of athletes who cheer for one another and revel in the stunning scenery. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in the legendary Harvest Brunch, complete with apple cider mimosas and pumpkin beer, making it a post-race experience you won't forget! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, the Pumpkinman Festival promises to create lasting memories for the whole family, making it an event you won't want to miss!
Nestled among the rolling back roads of Southern Maine, the Pumpkinman Running Festival is the perfect antidote to crowded city races. Experience a supportive community of athletes who cheer for one another and revel in the stunning scenery. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in the legendary Harvest Brunch, complete with apple cider mimosas and pumpkin beer, making it a post-race experience you won't forget! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, the Pumpkinman Festival promises to create lasting memories for the whole family, making it an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
20TH ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 | SPRING HILL, SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE
From family fun to finish line this is where stories are born.
Five distances. One incredible venue. The post-race Harvest Brunch that makes Pumpkinman legendary. Not every runner wants a massive city race with corrals and crowds and a finisher poncho. If you are looking for something smaller, something that feels like it was made for you, the Pumpkinman Running Festival is it. Rolling back roads of Maine. A boutique field of athletes who actually cheer for each other. No pacers. No noise. Just the run, the scenery, and a harvest brunch finish line that will ruin every other post-race experience for you forever.
SUNDAY RUNNING DISTANCES
1-MILE FUN RUN The whole family crosses a real finish line. Includes bib, swag bag, and finisher medal.
AMERICAN PUMPKIN PI 3.14 MILER Yes, it's exactly 3.14 miles.
PUMPKIN JENNI 8.675309 MILER The distance that makes everyone ask questions. The experience that makes everyone come back.
PUMPKINMAN HALF MARATHON 13.1 miles through the most scenic (and yes, hilly) roads in Southern Maine.
PUMPKINMAN 30K 18.6 miles of fully supported running. Your fall marathon prep run or your standalone glory day.
WHAT EVERY ATHLETE GETS (ALL DISTANCES EXCEPT FUN RUN)
Custom race tee | Swag bag | Finisher medal | Bib | Chip timing + race photos | Harvest Brunch a fall feast you have to experience to believe. Apple cider mimosas and pumpkin beer included. Fall games, and the best of autumn's bounty.
Fun Run athletes receive bib, swag bag, and finisher medal.
NEVER RACED BEFORE?
You don't need to be ready just say yes and run. Pumpkinman is voted Best Beginners Race for a reason. Every distance is supported, every finish line is celebrated, and this community has your back from start to finish.
NEW FOR THE 20TH: FUNDRAISE FOR MEF
This year, we are encouraging all participants to create an individual fundraiser 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.
Since 2006, Pumpkinman has donated over $435,000 to community causes. If Pumpkinman is going to thrive beyond year 20, it has to create even more impact. That starts with you.
IF YOU DECIDE TO JUMP IN AND DO SOME GOOD ALONG THE WAY, HERE'S WHAT YOU GET TO UNLOCK:
RAISE $150+ BELIEVER 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+ BUILDER 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.
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.
FOR FAMILIES
This isn't just a run it's a memory your kids will carry forever. The 1-Mile Fun Run is for everyone. Bring the whole family. Watch your kids cross a real finish line, get a real medal, and feel like a real athlete.
RACE BOTH DAYS!
Race Sunday AND Saturday! Challenge athletes receive exclusive one-of-a-kind swag you can't get anywhere else.
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!
From family fun to finish line this is where stories are born.
Five distances. One incredible venue. The post-race Harvest Brunch that makes Pumpkinman legendary. Not every runner wants a massive city race with corrals and crowds and a finisher poncho. If you are looking for something smaller, something that feels like it was made for you, the Pumpkinman Running Festival is it. Rolling back roads of Maine. A boutique field of athletes who actually cheer for each other. No pacers. No noise. Just the run, the scenery, and a harvest brunch finish line that will ruin every other post-race experience for you forever.
SUNDAY RUNNING DISTANCES
1-MILE FUN RUN The whole family crosses a real finish line. Includes bib, swag bag, and finisher medal.
AMERICAN PUMPKIN PI 3.14 MILER Yes, it's exactly 3.14 miles.
PUMPKIN JENNI 8.675309 MILER The distance that makes everyone ask questions. The experience that makes everyone come back.
PUMPKINMAN HALF MARATHON 13.1 miles through the most scenic (and yes, hilly) roads in Southern Maine.
PUMPKINMAN 30K 18.6 miles of fully supported running. Your fall marathon prep run or your standalone glory day.
WHAT EVERY ATHLETE GETS (ALL DISTANCES EXCEPT FUN RUN)
Custom race tee | Swag bag | Finisher medal | Bib | Chip timing + race photos | Harvest Brunch a fall feast you have to experience to believe. Apple cider mimosas and pumpkin beer included. Fall games, and the best of autumn's bounty.
Fun Run athletes receive bib, swag bag, and finisher medal.
NEVER RACED BEFORE?
You don't need to be ready just say yes and run. Pumpkinman is voted Best Beginners Race for a reason. Every distance is supported, every finish line is celebrated, and this community has your back from start to finish.
NEW FOR THE 20TH: FUNDRAISE FOR MEF
This year, we are encouraging all participants to create an individual fundraiser 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.
Since 2006, Pumpkinman has donated over $435,000 to community causes. If Pumpkinman is going to thrive beyond year 20, it has to create even more impact. That starts with you.
IF YOU DECIDE TO JUMP IN AND DO SOME GOOD ALONG THE WAY, HERE'S WHAT YOU GET TO UNLOCK:
RAISE $150+ BELIEVER 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+ BUILDER 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.
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.
FOR FAMILIES
This isn't just a run it's a memory your kids will carry forever. The 1-Mile Fun Run is for everyone. Bring the whole family. Watch your kids cross a real finish line, get a real medal, and feel like a real athlete.
RACE BOTH DAYS!
Race Sunday AND Saturday! Challenge athletes receive exclusive one-of-a-kind swag you can't get anywhere else.
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 (9:10AM EDT)
$74.08
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Pumpkin Jenni- 8.675309 Miler (14k)
Incl. $6.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$84.68
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Pumpkinman 30k
Incl. $9.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$139.80
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Pumpkinman Half Marathon
Incl. $9.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$129.20
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Pumpkinman One Mile Fun Run!
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$23.00
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Pumpkin Patch Dash!!
Sun 13th September 2026 (10:15AM 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.
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Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!
