Tour de Gourd
- Date Mon 12th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newcastle, Maine
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic fall celebration at the Tour de Gourd, taking place on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the charming towns of Newcastle and Damariscotta, Lincoln. This exciting event features the 2nd Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 5k run and a delightful 3k walk, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities.
The scenic route will guide runners and walkers alike through the stunning pumpkin displays that make this festival a local favorite. Participants will enjoy a picturesque tour of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, winding through leafy streets before a thrilling downhill finish toward the giant pumpkin at Elm Street Plaza. The 5k run is chip-timed for those seeking to beat their personal best, while the 3k walk offers a relaxed pace, estimated to take around 40 minutes. With a special road closure on Main Street for optimal pumpkin viewing, this event promises an unforgettable experience for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit at the Tour de Gourd!
The scenic route will guide runners and walkers alike through the stunning pumpkin displays that make this festival a local favorite. Participants will enjoy a picturesque tour of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, winding through leafy streets before a thrilling downhill finish toward the giant pumpkin at Elm Street Plaza. The 5k run is chip-timed for those seeking to beat their personal best, while the 3k walk offers a relaxed pace, estimated to take around 40 minutes. With a special road closure on Main Street for optimal pumpkin viewing, this event promises an unforgettable experience for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit at the Tour de Gourd!
Organiser's Description
- 2nd Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 5k run and 3k walk -
Returning for the second year, this race takes in the magnificent pumpkin displays of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, before looping round leafy streets. The final kilometer is downhill, all the way to the winning giant pumpkin on Elm Street Plaza.
The run and walk events are similar routes - the walk continues straight to the finish when the run doubles back to retrace its steps. The run is chip timed, while the walk is not timed (3km should take most walkers around 40 minutes).
For maximum pumpkin appreciation pleasure, there is a road closure for the first section of the race on Main Street. The back streets are open to traffic, so please keep eyes and ears open for traffic - particularly emergency vehicles.
Returning for the second year, this race takes in the magnificent pumpkin displays of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, before looping round leafy streets. The final kilometer is downhill, all the way to the winning giant pumpkin on Elm Street Plaza.
The run and walk events are similar routes - the walk continues straight to the finish when the run doubles back to retrace its steps. The run is chip timed, while the walk is not timed (3km should take most walkers around 40 minutes).
For maximum pumpkin appreciation pleasure, there is a road closure for the first section of the race on Main Street. The back streets are open to traffic, so please keep eyes and ears open for traffic - particularly emergency vehicles.
Races
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Tour De Gourd 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Mon 12th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUNChip Timing. 5k is just over 3 miles. The initial segment goes through the downtown with a road closure in place. The remainder is on quiet back streets. The finish is downtown Damariscotta, about 0.25 miles from the start. -
Tour De Gourd Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Mon 12th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JUNWalkers are untimed. This route is just less than 2 miles and should take around 40 minutes to complete. The initial segment goes through the downtown with a road closure in place. The remainder is on quiet back streets. The finish is downtown Damariscotta, about 0.25 miles from the start.
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4 Pump St, Newcastle, 04553, ME, United States
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