Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!

Pumpkinman's 20th Anniversary — Help Us Write the Next Chapter

For 20 years, Pumpkinman has donated over $435,000 to community causes. That's something worth protecting.

As we celebrate 20 years, one thing is clear: if Pumpkinman is going to thrive beyond year 20, it has to create even more impact — more meaning, more support, and better than ever before. That starts right here.

In 2026, we are encouraging all participants to support The Marshwood Education Foundation — a local nonprofit that provides grants to teachers and students for innovative opportunities that fall outside the regular school budget.

Two ways to help:

Make a donation — any amount, right here, right now. Every dollar goes directly to MEF.  

Create an individual fundraiser — set up your own fundraising page, choose The Marshwood Education Foundation, share it with your friends and family, and let your community rally behind your race.

If you decide to jump in and do some good along the way, here's what you get to unlock:

Raise $150+ A fundraiser bracelet to proudly wear that gives you access to the BRAND NEW FUN-Raiser Celebration Zone at the finish, plus an exclusive upgraded swag bag filled with curated goodies from local merchants and partners you won't find in the regular race swag bags

Raise $250+ Everything above, plus a special 20th Anniversary Pumpkinman hat you can't buy anywhere else

Raise $500+ and become a Legend Everything above, plus Legend of the 20th recognition and special recognition in the celebration zone

And because this is brand new, we'll keep adding surprises, local products, and partner goodies to the fundraising tiers as we go!

Every dollar you raise or donate helps ensure that Pumpkinman doesn't just celebrate 20 years — it builds toward 20 more.