Brad Neff

Red Bluff

2 years ago I lasted 6 hours before I fell to Thors hammer, but I’m ready for it this year

Grace Wells

Paradise

I competed last year, but unfortunately only made it 30 min. because I was pregnant and had morning sickness.

Pavel Chebotko

Shingletown

If I won the cash I’d give it to the 2nd runner up….of course not. Cash the check and put the money in a shoe box.

FORMER 1st RUNNER UP

TiaMarie Cain

Oroville

This will be my 5th year I think! I’m absolutely determined to win this year!

Robert Pryor

Oroville

I’ll Fill up the gas tank then buy a cheeseburger. I’ve competed in the last two events.

Hugo

Orland

I just turned 30 so I age with the tradition. Competed twice, finished 6th and 4th

Stephanie Walker Spicer

Oroville

Honestly, after getting taken out by the Thor’s Hammer stunt two years in a row, I am beyond ready for redemption. I want this win so bad. The third time’s the charm!

Nathan M-T

Chico

Competed Last Year (was eliminated by “The Pooping Swan” 30 seconds after turning down a bribe (F*** you Dain :-D). I also did it 12 years ago

TJ Guarino

Paradise

If I win the money I’ll give it to my mom. I competed in 2024.

Shelley Flint

Chico

I should win because I surf. I’ve never competed in Pumpkinhead before.

Crystal Ward

Chico

I want to win because I need the money to pay for my daughters babyshower. I’ve never competed in this before.

Victoria Fernandez

Oroville

Been in it 3 times 2006 was the first one I did 8 hrs. 45 min, 2nd time 7 hrs. plus, 3rd time had a bad foot didn’t last long but I love doing it

Joe Mcdermid

Chico

I should win Pumpkinhead 30 because my mother was a pumpkin. I have never competed before.

Marcus Rustin

Chico

I should win because I’m strong, resilient, and want to out do my sister, who was a former competitor. I’ve never competed before

Sean Kline

Artois

I should win because I plan to win but I’m also doing this for my family because we’re currently struggling with bills and if I win I could help pay the mortgage for the next month.

FORMER CHAMP

Megan Davila

Magailia

This would be 4 consecutive years I’ve competed and I won pumpkinhead in 2024! I’m back to win this year!

Doug George

Oroville

A good friend of mine had a stroke a couple of yrs. ago and he is having a hard time making ends meet, so I’m going to help him out. Get a new winter coat, new running shoes and hiking boots, pay some bills.

Kelvin Malone

Chico

If I win I would be able to buy my daughter the things she wants and needs. I’ve never competed before.

Ethan Hester

Chico

I did compete back in Pumpkinhead 2019. I wore my steel toed boots which was my downfall. It was a great experience and I would love another shot at the Thousand Bucks and Bragging rights!

Patrick Kelley

Paradise

If I win I would pay some bills and take my kids on a small vacation. I’ve never competed before.