Tour de Gourd | 5k run & 2 mile walk | Damariscotta Pumpkinfest | Maine
- 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 the vibrant and festive Tour de Gourd, happening on Monday, October 12th, 2026, in Newcastle, Lincoln, as part of the beloved Damariscotta Pumpkinfest! This exciting autumn event features a scenic 5k run and a delightful 2-mile walk through Midcoast Maine's picturesque landscapes. Participants will enjoy the stunning Pumpkinfest displays as they traverse the charming streets of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle.
The 5k run is chip-timed, making it perfect for competitive runners, while the 2-mile walk offers a more relaxed pace, ideal for families and casual walkers alike. Both routes promise beautiful views, with the final kilometer leading downhill to the iconic giant pumpkin at Elm Street Plaza. A police road closure on Main Street ensures a safe experience for runners, while walkers should remain alert for traffic on the back streets. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the fall spirit and celebrate the season with fellow pumpkin enthusiasts!
The 5k run is chip-timed, making it perfect for competitive runners, while the 2-mile walk offers a more relaxed pace, ideal for families and casual walkers alike. Both routes promise beautiful views, with the final kilometer leading downhill to the iconic giant pumpkin at Elm Street Plaza. A police road closure on Main Street ensures a safe experience for runners, while walkers should remain alert for traffic on the back streets. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the fall spirit and celebrate the season with fellow pumpkin enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Autumnal run and walk in Midcoast Maine.
Returning for the second year, the Tour de Gourd takes in the magnificent Pumpkinfest 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 (2 miles should take most walkers around 40 minutes).
For peak pumpkin appreciation pleasure, there is a police 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, the Tour de Gourd takes in the magnificent Pumpkinfest 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 (2 miles should take most walkers around 40 minutes).
For peak pumpkin appreciation pleasure, there is a police 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
Chip 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
Walkers 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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Location
4 Pump St, Newcastle, 04553, ME, United States
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Tour de Gourd | 5k run & 2 mile walk | Damariscotta Pumpkinfest | Maine
