Race Information:

The Pumpkinman Triathlon is a sprint distance race consisting 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 12th, 2015 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 Amenities:

Each competitor will receive a unique, t-shirt, the best goody bags, finisher medal, imprinted swim cap, custom awards, massage services, and a complimentary post-race New England style fall feast featuring clam chowder, pasta, whoopie pies, and more. We will have 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! 

Awards:

Each year the Pumpkinman Triathlon will award our top 3 Elite and top 3 Age Group Overall Competitors in the Sprint Race, the top 5 Elite Competitors and top 3 Age Group Overall Competitors in the Long Course/Half Iron Race, the top 3 Overall Competitors and top 3 masters competitors in the Aqua Bike with a custom granite trophy etched by Etchex with the Pumpkinman logo. In addition, the top 3 male and female age group winners in the Sprint Race and Half Iron Race will be awarded a custom trophy. There are no duplicate awards, and out of respect for all award winners, you must be present to receive your award (no trophies will be mailed). All athletes who complete the Long Course/Half Iron will receive a custom Finisher’s Medal. 

Local finishers from South Berwick, North Berwick, Berwick and Eliot will be awarded prizes in both events.

All age group winners will also receive a custom Pumpkinman gift.

Elite Athlete Prize Money:

There is an Elite Athlete’s purse for the Sprint Course totaling $2,000 and the Long Course/Half Iron totaling $4,998. An athlete must race in the Elite Division to qualify for prize money and is not eligible for Age Group Awards or Prizes. 

Elite Wave Information:
Because our prize purse is not above $5000, there is no need for a USAT Pro Card to race in the Elite Wave. If you choose to race in the Elite Wave you will only be eligible for Overall Placing. You will not be eligible for Age Group Awards.

1st Place Male Overall - $500

1st Place Female Overall - $500

2nd Place Male Overall - $300

2nd Place Female Overall - $300

3rd Place Male Overall - $200

3rd Place Female Overall - $200