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 South Berwick and Eliot communities.  The proceeds will help establish student athlete scholarships and provide funding for athletic programs within the local community.