Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival - Half Iron & Aquabike

Events

Pumpkinman Half Iron :
Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles
Pumpkinman Aquabike :
Aquabike : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015
  • Start Time: 7:00 AM
  • Entry Fee:see race website
  • Address: 117 Pond Road
  • City/State/Zip:South Berwick, Maine 03908
  • Country: USA


Race Information:

The Pumpkinman Long Course is a half iron distance race consisting of a two lap swim course totaling 1.2 miles, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run with a field size of 550 participants. The race starts at 7:00 AM on Sunday, September 13th, 2015 at the Spring Hill Lodge 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.

Aqua Bike Information:

The Pumpkinman Aqua Bike is a half iron distance race consisting of a two lap swim course totaling 1.2 miles and 56 mile bike. The race starts at 7:00 AM on Sunday, September 13th, 2015 at the Spring Hill Lodge 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 t-shirt, a custom one-of-a-kind triathlete custom bag, finisher shirt and finisher medal, imprinted swim cap, cash and custom awards, massage services, and a complimentary post-race New England style dinner. 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! 

 

Race Cut Off:

A race cut-off time of 3:00pm will be enforced. The swim course will close ONE HOUR after the last swim wave, the bike course will close at 12:30pm, and the run course closes at 3:00pm. Swimmers will be brought to shore after this time and cyclists/runners should expect uncontrolled intersections and aid stations to be unavailable.

Post Race Dinner for Athletes:

Following the Long Course/Half Iron distance race, athletes will treated to a New England Harvest Style feast provided by the Spring Hill Restaurant. There will also be a cash bar and beer tent by Shipyard Brewery. Family members and spectators can order this dinner for an additional cost of $28 for adults or $16 for children under 12. Dinner will begin at noon. Tickets must be pre-ordered. The dinner will include the following:

- Roast Turkey

- Stuffing

- Gravy (gluten free also available)

- Mashed Potatoes

- Squash

- Green Beans

- Cole Slaw

- Tossed Salad

- Cranberry Sauce

- Homemade bread and rolls

- Pumpkin Pie

- Apple Crisp

- Drinks

Course Information:


Overview:

The Pumpkinman Triathlon will take place at Spring Hill, a beautiful and scenic location illustrating the best of what the Seacoast has to offer. The Lodge at Spring Hill is located at 117 Pond Road, South Berwick, ME and directions can be found here

The race will host 550 multi-sport athletes from all over Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and beyond and will cater to both new and veteran athletes. It is a half iron distance triathlon consisting of a 1.2 mile swim in Knights Pond, a 56 mile beautiful rolling bike course along the well maintained Eastern Trail (paved surface), and a 13.1 mile scenic two loop run that starts out with a welcomed downhill start and ends with a finish to remember!

Please note the aqua bike event will conclude with the 56 mile bike and a short run to the finish timing mat.

This destination race showcases both the beauty of the venue as well as the South Berwick portion of the Eastern Trail. 

**Please note that the roads are not closed to traffic, but we will have volunteers all along the course to point you in the right direction.

**A race cut-off time of 3:00pm will be enforced. The swim course will close ONE HOUR after the last swim wave, the bike course will close at 12:30pm, and the run course closes at 3:00pm. Swimmers will be brought to shore after this time and cyclists/runners should expect uncontrolled intersections and aid stations to be unavailable.

*** Please visit our Course Information page for course maps and turn by turn directions.

Directions:


Please visit our Directions and Parking page for more information.

Other Info:


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.

Long Course/Half Iron:

1st Place Male Overall - $850

1st Place Female Overall - $850

2nd Place Male Overall - $650

2nd Place Female Overall - $650

3rd Place Male Overall - $500

3rd Place Female Overall - $500

4th Place Male Overall - $300

4th Place Female Overall - $300

5th Place Male Overall - $199

5th Place Female Overall - $199

Previous Results:



2014 Results at: allsportsevents.com
2013 Results at: coolrunning.com or allsportsevents.com 
2012 Results at coolrunning.com: Triathlon / Hill Climb / Aquabike
2011 Results at coolrunning.com: Triathlon / Hill Climb / Aquabike
2010 Results at coolrunning.com: Triathlon / Hill Climb / Aquabike
2009 Results at coolrunning.com: Triathlon / Hill Climb
2008 Results at coolrunning.com: Triathlon / Hill Climb
2007 Results at coolrunning.com: Overall / Age Group 


 

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