Maine · 5K
Tour de Gourd
Tour de Gourd is a 5K event held in Newcastle, Maine. It was last held on October 12, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Newcastle, ME
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 12, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Newcastle, Maine
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mainepumpkinfest.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Tour de Gourd
- 2nd Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 5k run and 3k walk - Returning for the second year, this race takes in the magnificent pumpkin displays of downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, before looping round leafy streets. The final kilometer is downhill, all the way to the winning giant pumpkin on Elm Street Plaza. The run and walk events are similar routes - the walk continues straight to the finish when the run doubles back to retrace its steps. The run is chip timed, while the walk is not timed (3km sh…
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Tour de Gourd: common questions
- When is the Tour de Gourd?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Tour de Gourd held?
- In Newcastle, Maine.
- What distances does the Tour de Gourd offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Tour de Gourd?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tour de Gourd?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Tour de Gourd?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $25 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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