
From the Organizer
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS!!
Join Us for the Ultimate Autumn Adventure: The Pumpkinman Running Festival 2026! 🎃🏃♂️
Dive into the heart of fall with the Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the picturesque setting of South Berwick, Maine. This isn't just a race; it's a celebration of endurance, community, and the vibrant spirit of autumn. With six unique running distances, there's a challenge suited for every runner, from beginners to seasoned marathoners.
Exclusive Swag Bag & T-Shirt: Gear up with our specially designed race swag and wear your achievements proudly.
All events include a swag bag, bib, chip timing, finishers medal and t-shirt and the NEW ENGLAND BRUNCH!! (except for the 1-mile fun run- The 1-mile fun includes bib, swag bag and finishers medal only)
Cross the finish line and step into a feast! All participants (except the 1-mile fun run) get a ticket to our New England Brunch, offering a tantalizing array of local, seasonal delights. It's a post-race party that promises to be different from any other, complete with music, fall games, and the best of autumn's bounty.
Diverse Running Distances: Choose your challenge- something for everyone!
RUNNING FESTIVAL DISTANCES:
1- mile fun run
American Pumpkin Pi 3.14 miler
Pumpkin Jenni 8.675309 miler
Pumpkinman Half Marathon: we’ve got some hills!
Pumpkinman 30k: Your Fully Supported Fall Marathon Prep Run!!
COURSE MAPS ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE: www.pumpkinmantriathlon.com
Race on BOTH Saturday and Sunday! All challenge athletes will receive one of a kind swag you can't get anywhere else as a thank you for registering for both events!!
Race the Sprint or Olympic triathlon on Saturday September 12, 2026!
SPRINT: .3 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5k run
OLYMPIC: .9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 10k run
OLYMPIC AQUABIKE: .9 mile swim, 25 mile bike, DONE!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!
Sep 13, 2026