Sprint Distance General Information
Race Information:
The Pumpkinman Triathlon is a sprint distance race consiting
of a 1/3 mile swim, 14 mile bike, and 3 mile run with a
field size of 550 participants. The race starts at 8:00
AM on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at Spring Hill in
South Berwick, ME. There is no rain date and race
management reserves the right to modify or shorten the
race course in the case of inclement weather or
unforeseen circumstances, and to accept or reject any
entry. No transfers or substitutions. The minimum age to
compete is 15.
Race Rules:
Then Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival will follow all rules
set forth by USAT. More information can be found at the
USAT website.
Race Amenities:
Each competitor will receive a unique, technical t-shirt, the best goody bags, imprinted swim cap, custom awards, massage services by Shawn Crotto, and a complimentary post-race New England style fall feast featuring clam
chowder, pumpkin pie, chili, whoopie pies, and more. We will have Tri and Du It Multisport chip timing and race announcing by Andy Schachat. There will be boat, motorcycle and sag vehicle support, USAT Officials and Marshalls, the seacoast's best volunteers and an amazing and safe race course!
Wetsuit Rental:
The official wetsuit
sponsor for Pumpkinman is
XTERRA Wetsuits. Once
registered you will receive very special code that can
be used when purchasing an
XTERRA
wetsuit.
Race Location:
The Pumpkinman Triathlon will take place at Spring Hill,
a beautiful and scenic location illustrating the best of what the Seacoast has to offer.
Spring Hill is located at 117 Pond Road, South Berwick, ME and directions can be found
here.
Spectating:
Family, friends, and spectators please bring a picnic, a blanket, and a bathing suit and enjoy the day on Spring Hill’s
beautiful beach! There will be activities for children and The Spring Hill Restaurant will be there
selling a variety of different food items at reasonable prices.
Awards:
Please visit our
Awards page where you can read more about our custom engraved Etchex awards, our unique
prizes like The Chairman of the Board Adirondack Chair and Hats by The Little Hat Company.
Race Foundation:
The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival is a non-profit
organization that was created in 2006. With experience
developing and directing races such at the Sea to Summit
Race, Aggieman, Eliot Duathlon, and Eliot Festival Days
5K, the The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival Board of
Directors are equipped to deliver a nationally
sanctioned, well run, and safe event. With the support of
the Town and the South Berwick Police Department, the
Pumpkinman is sure to be an exciting event for multiple
seacoast communities.
Beneficiary:
It is with great pleasure that we announce that ALL
proceeds generated by the Pumpkinman
Triathlon Festival will be donated within the