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TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome Letters

Event Schedule

Our Elite Athletes

The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge Information

Butterfield Front Street Mile Instructions

Butterfield Front Street Mile Map

Butterfield Front Street Mile Challenge Mile Map

BF&M 10K Run & Walk Instructions

BF&M 10K Run & Walk Map

PwC Bermuda Half Marathon Instructions

PwC Bermuda Half Marathon Map

PwC Bermuda Marathon Instructions

PwC Bermuda Marathon Map

Medical Advice

Traffic Order

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On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, it is a great pleasure to welcome the athletes and guests to the 45th Annual Bermuda Triangle Challenge.

The Bermuda Triangle Challenge takes place each January and has become an internationally recognised fixture on the sports calendar. Participants can choose from a 10k walk/run, a half marathon, a full marathon, or the Bermuda Triangle Challenge “3 races in 3 days” - the Front Street Mile, the Bermuda 10k, and a half or full marathon. For Bermuda residents, this is a three day event that brings our community and visitors together to enjoy the first-class competition.

To our international athletes I wish you all the best, as you push your bodies to their limits. The stamina and physical discipline you will demonstrate throughout the weekend is truly remarkable. We are confident that you will leave Bermuda with fond memories of the competition and the special relationships that you develop during your short stay with us.

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Race Committee for their tireless efforts to promote and organise the Bermuda Triangle Challenge. We understand that putting on an event such as this cannot be accomplished without a dedicated team who spend countless hours planning and preparing.

Again welcome to Bermuda, and I wish you all an enjoyable and exciting weekend.

Sincerely,

THE HON. LOVITTA FOGGO JP, MPMinister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports

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To all Participants, The Bermuda National Athletics Association would like to take this opportunity to welcome all participants to the Bermuda Triangle Challenge weekend.

Whether you are participating in the Front Street Mile, the 10k, the Half Marathon, the Full Marathon or the Triangle Challenge, we hope you have an enjoyable race and know that you will perform at your very best. We welcome our visitors to the beautiful island of Bermuda and hope that you are able to enjoy and take time to explore the essence of the island and take in some of Bermuda’s culture. Please make sure you take in the scenery during your race as well.

Do remember to spread the word to your family and friends about this great event and we look forward to you returning in 2021 to participate in this event. To our local athletes, we wish you the very best and we are sure you will make Bermuda proud.

We wish you all much success over the weekend and we look forward to congratulating you as you cross the finish line.

Yours in Sport,

DONNA RAYNORPresident, Bermuda National Athletics Association

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Welcome Runners, Walkers, Family and Friends,

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is pleased to have you on-island for the Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge and we look forward to sharing our reimagined event with you. This year, we will be unveiling our new dynamic marathon race course which takes you on a wonderful journey through some of the most picturesque backdrops in the world. We are also offering you an elevated participant experience throughout the Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge weekend.

We hope this event will be as fun and special for you as it is for us and we encourage you to take some time to enjoy our unparalleled hospitality, compelling heritage, shopping, arts and fine dining. Whether you are a first time visitor to our island or veteran participant, we know you will leave Bermuda with new memories and friends. We are here to make your visit one to remember and we hope to have you back with us in 2021.

Thank you for choosing our beautiful island! Wishing you good health, happiness, and the very best of luck,

HAZEL CLARKDirector of Sports & Business DevelopmentThree time US Olympian Track and Field


Every day, The Royal Gazette covers the latest local and overseas news, as well as sport, business, lifestyle and opinion.

With daily print readership of more than 30,000 and more than 20,000 daily website users, The Royal Gazette has the deepest and broadest reach of any Bermuda news organisation.

Best wishes to all race participants and we look forward to sharing your stories of inspiration with Bermuda and the world.

Enjoy our websites: www.royalgazette.com | rgmags.com

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The Royal Gazette would like to welcome you to Bermuda for the Front Street Mile, Bermuda 10K, Bermuda Half-Marathon and Bermuda Marathon. The daily newspaper has been a part of the community in Bermuda for more than 190 years and is excited to support the events this weekend as title sponsor. To all the athletes participating, we salute your hard work and commitment, and hope you achieve your goals. For those of you racing on all three days in The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge, good luck! Whether this is your first time visiting Bermuda, or if you are a repeat visitor, welcome to our beautiful islands. Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy some of the Bermuda culture and our famous hospitality during your stay. To all the local participants, you are what makes the weekend work. We wish you all the best and truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to seeing you all at the start line --- and, significantly, at the finish. Because everyone’s a winner!

JONATHAN HOWESCEO

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Dear Runners, As the lead sponsor of the Front Street Mile, Butterfield welcomes you to the Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020. Whether you’re running in the Full Triangle Challenge, the 10k or the Butterfield Front Street Mile, you’ll find yourself among talented international and local competitors, and cheering fans in an atmosphere that makes this weekend one of the most popular and enduring events on the international running circuit. If you’re a visitor, we extend an extra-special welcome, and we hope you find the time to explore our beautiful island and experience some authentic Bermudian hospitality while you’re here. We wish you much success in your race(s), and we thank you for your participation in the Bermuda Triangle Challenge.

Sincerely,

MICHAEL NEFFManaging Director - BermudaThe Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited


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On behalf of all at BF&M, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the participants in the 2020 Bermuda Triangle Challenge. As a leading health insurer and wellness partner in Bermuda, we are proud to be the lead sponsor of the 10k Run & Walk—a race which draws participation from many members of our community.

With three wonderful but challenging events and strong local community support, the Bermuda Triangle Challenge is a major event on the running calendar. To all visitors, in addition to your running experience we hope you are able to enjoy the beauty of our island home and experience the enthusiasm of local running fans.

We thank you for your participation in the Bermuda Triangle Challenge and wish you much success in your race(s).

Sincerely,

R. JOHN WIGHTGroup Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerBF&M Limited


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Dear Runners,We at PwC Bermuda are thrilled to welcome you to the 2020 Bermuda Triangle Challenge.

As the title sponsor of the Sunday Marathon and Half Marathon, PwC Bermuda is excited to be a part of this challenging running event that has been a Bermudian success for 44 years now and has attracted and captured the imagination of running enthusiasts, both locally and abroad. As Bermuda’s premier professional services firm, we have seen this grow to be a widely praised race on the international calendar.

The PwC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon provide an opportunity for you to test yourself, especially with the new marathon course starting in Dockyard and traversing a large part of our beautiful island. We are sure that all runners will experience the warm Bermudian hospitality and encouragement as they embark on an incredible endeavor running along some truly remarkable scenery that epitomizes paradise. Look out for the PwC Cheer Station around 4 miles from home!

We wish all of our runners the very best in your success but more importantly, we want you to enjoy the entire experience. Thank you for your participation in the 45th Bermuda Triangle Challenge.

Have a great race.

COLM HOMANPartnerPwC Bermuda


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OUR ELITE ATHLETESFEMALES Angel Piccirillo, USA - MileCharlene Lipsey, USA - MileDeborah Rodriguez, Uruguay - MileEilish McColgan, UK - Mile/10KErsula Farrow, USA - Mile/10KFrancine Nzilampa, Congo DRC - Half ChallengeMeseret Ali Basa, Ethiopia - Half ChallengeNuhamin Bogale Ashame, Ethiopia - Mile/10KRolanda Bell, Panama - Mile/10KSamantha Murphy, Canada - MileStephanie Hodge, USA - MarathonTherese Haiss, USA - Half Challenge

MALES Abu Kebede Diriba, Ethiopia - Mile/10KAlfredo Santana, Puerto Rico - MileAndres Arroyo, USA - MileBirhanu Dare Kemal, Ethiopia - Half ChallengeBryan Morseman, USA - Full ChallengeDage Minors, Bermuda - Mile/10KDey Dey, USA - Mile/10KHarun Abda, USA - MileMichael Rimmer, USA - MilePatrick “Pat” Casey, USA - MileRobert Downs, USA - MileTemesgen Habtemariam Bekele, Ethiopia - Half Challenge


It’s on us!!!Attention ALL Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants,

on Sunday, January 19th

enjoy a FREE Oscar Mayer hot dog after the race.

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THE ROYAL GAZETTE BERMUDA TRIANGLE CHALLENGE Participants in this daring event will try to survive while running ‘3 races in 3 days’: a Mile, 10k and either the Full Marathon or Half Marathon. Participants will complete the Butterflied Front Street Mile on Friday, January 17th starting in un-seeded waves. The participants will then join the field for the BF&M 10k Run & Walk on Saturday, January 18th, and either the PwC Bermuda Marathon or PwC Bermuda Half Marathon on Sunday, January 19th. The female and male with the lowest accumulated time will be declared the winner. Those participants running The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge [Mile, 10k and Marathon] will be scored separately from those running The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Half Challenge [Mile, 10k and Half Marathon]. YOUR RACE NUMBERPlease remember that your race number has been assigned to you exclusively and should not be used by anyone else. Wear your race number so that it is clearly visible to race officials who need to be able to see it. Your race number is the same for all three events. Please fill in medical information on the back of your race number.

TIMINGThe finish line will be very well marked by an overhead banner. The official time will be displayed on a clock at the finish line. Your timing chip is imbedded in your race number and does not have to be returned. Please be very careful not to bend or fold your race number as this can affect your timing chip. You should wear your race number for all three races of The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge.

THE FINISH AREAAfter crossing the finish line, listen to the instructions of the race officials. You will receive your race medal in the finishing area of each

event after you walk through the finishing chute. If you participated in the Triangle Challenge event on Sunday, January 19th, you will also receive your Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge medal in addition to your PwC Bermuda Marathon or PwC Bermuda Half Marathon medal. Medical support and refreshments will also be available after leaving the finish chute.

FLUIDS AND POST RACE REFRESHMENTS The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge will offer ample Highland Spring water and Powerade to participants on the race course and in the finish area.

FINISH FESTIVAL After you have completed you race and gone through the finishing chute area please join us at our Finish Festival, on Saturday at the infield of the North field of the National Sports Center and on Sunday at Barr’s Bay Park. Here you can reunite with family and friends and enjoy light food and beverages, and featuring music from a resident DJ. You will have earned some down time.

MEDICAL ATTENTION The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge will be supported by medical volunteers of St. John Ambulance Bermuda with both stationary and mobile medical support. There will be ambulance’s patrolling the race course to assist you. In addition, the Bermuda Red Cross will also provide assistance and support to St. John’s Ambulance for the PwC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon.

Please be sure to complete the medical information form on the back of your race number and notify your family/friends of your race number. Note: The medical area is off limits to everyone but those requiring medical attention. If you are having difficulty and need medical attention, please notify a course marshal, volunteer at a hydration station or another race official.


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The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is centrally located at 7 Point Finger Rd. in Paget. Telephone Number: 441-236-2345

RESULTSYour unofficial results will be emailed to you after the race. Results can be found on The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge website results page: www.bermudaraceweekend.com/results. Results will also be posted at: www.bermudatiming.com and in the Royal Gazette newspaper.

AWARDSBUTTERFIELD FRONT STREET MILEThe Butterfield Front Street Mile Awards will be presented immediately following each race in the following categories for both males & females: 1st through 3rd: Primary School, Middle School, Senior School, Open (18-39), Masters (40-59), Senior Masters (60+), Elite.

Cash prize awards (overall, for both male and female races, no age group)1st place: $15002nd place: $5003rd place: $250

If the winner of the elite men’s mile breaks 4 minutes there is a prize of $10,000. If the winner of the elite women’s mile breaks 4:25 there is a prize of $10,000.

*There are no Awards presented for the Bermuda Triangle Challenge section of the Butterfield Front Street Mile.

BF&M 10K RUN & WALKBF&M 10k Run cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories for both males and females: male and female overall (no age group):

First place: $500Second place: $250Third place: $100

There will be no cash awards for age group winners, or for the 10k walk. Age group awards will be presented for the 10-k Run for both males and females in the following categories: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

PWC BERMUDA HALF MARATHON PwC Bermuda Half Marathon cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):


There will be no cash awards for age group winners. Age group awards will be presented for both males and females in the following categories: 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. PWC BERMUDA MARATHON PwC Bermuda Marathon cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):


There will be no cash awards for age group winners. Age group awards will be presented for both males and females in the following categories: 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

THE ROYAL GAZETTE BERMUDA TRIANGLE CHALLENGEThe times for your three days of racing will be added together and the male and female with the lowest accumulated time will be crowned the champion. Awards will be presented in both the 2020 Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Half Challenge and the 2020 Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge categories for male and female overall (no age group), with cash prizes as follows:


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There will be no cash prizes for age group winners. Age group awards will be presented for both males and females in the Half and Full Challenges in the following categories: 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

FINISHERS CERTIFICTES Your Official Finishers Certificate will be emailed to you (at the email address provided during the sign-up process) in the days after The Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge concludes and race results have been made official. Certificates will be emailed as a jpg and will be available for download and printing. Printing and framing your Official Finishers Certificate is a nice way to commemorate your 2020 Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge performance.

APPEALSNo appeal against the decision of the race organizers will be heard unless it is received via email by the Race Director before: • Butterfield Front Street Mile - 10:00pm• BF&M 10k Run & Walk - 11:00am• PwC Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon - 2:00pm.

POST RACE COMMENTS Your post-race comments are appreciated and should be sent to us at: [email protected]


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BANK OF N.T. BUTTERFIELD LTD. FRONT STREET MILEPlease read carefully

STARTThe Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd Front Street Mile will start at 7:00pm.

The starting area for runners doing the Half or Full Challenge will open at approximately 6:00pm. Runners will be required to be in the starting area by 6:40pm. The starting time for runners in wave 1 will be at 7:00pm, with each successive wave starting every 4-5 minutes afterwards. Announcements will be made at 6:15pm for participants to take their positions in the start area. The start will be under the control of the starter and his assistant whose announcements prior to the start will be made by a powered megaphone.

MILE ROUTE In order to eliminate the figure 8 cross-over for the runners participating in the triangle challenge (wave) starting line east of Burnaby Street. This starting line will be clearly marked. Wave participants will assemble in parking lot 5. Bag drop off points will be clearly marked. The elite, open and school miles will start west of Burnaby Street and will run the mile course as originally designed. This starting line will be clearly marked. Number pick up and bag drop off will be at Pier 6.

BIB NUMBERSAll participants are required to wear their bib numbers on the front. If you are not wearing a bib number, you will not be allowed to cross the finish line. Do not place pins through the tear off strip at the bottom of your bib number. Please do not bend or fold your bib number as a timing device has been attached to the back of your bib number which may be damaged if bent or folded. FINISH The Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd Front Street Mile finish will be in front of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield Bank on Front Street. Refreshments will be available after you leave the finish chute.

MEDALS Commemorative finishers medals for participants will be presented in the finish area as you leave the finish chute.

MARKERSThere will be ¼ miles marked on the left side [surface] of the road. HYDRATION STATION There will be a hydration station at the end of the finish chute. Highland Spring water and Powerade will be available at each hydration station.

BANK OF N.T. BUTTERFIELD LTD. FRONT STREET MILE AWARDSAwards will be presented at the conclusion of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd Front Street Mile.


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BF&M 10K RUN & WALK INSTRUCTIONSPlease read carefully

STARTThe BF&M 10k run will start at 9:00am & BF&M 10k Walk will start at 9:05am.

Participants are required to be in the start area on Frog Lane outside the National Sports Centre no later than 8:40am for the 10k run and 8:45am for the 10k walk.

Time announcements and final instructions will be made so it is important to be present. Announcements will be made starting at 8:30am for participants to take their positions in the start area. The start will be under the control of the starter and his assistant whose announcements prior to the start will be made by a powered megaphone.

It is requested that slower runners and walkers start behind the faster runners and walkers.

10K ROUTE Frog Lane to Montpelier Rd. to Middle Rd., left onto Middle Rd. to Flatts Hill, left onto North Shore Rd., after roundabout at the bottom of Barkers Hill, take left onto Palmetto Rd. While on Palmetto Rd. turn left onto Frog Lane and continue as directed to the finish line inside the North field of the National Sports Centre.

BIB NUMBERSAll participants are required to wear their bib numbers on the front. If you are not wearing a bib number, you will not be allowed to cross the finish line. Do not place pins through the tear off strip at the bottom of your bib number. Please do not bend or fold your bib number as a timing device has been attached to the back of your bib number which may be damaged if bent or folded. FINISH The BF&M 10K Run & Walk finish line is on the running track inside the North field of the National Sports Centre. Refreshments will be available after you leave the finish chute.

MEDALS Commemorative finishers medals for participants will be presented in the finish area as you leave the finish chute.

10K RULES OF THE ROAD For approximately the first 2 ¼ miles, participants are allowed use of the full width of the road. At the Middle Rd. / Verdmont Rd. junction, participants will be directed to the left side of the center line. From this point, participants must remain on the left side of the center line through the remainder of the race until Frog Lane where participants will be directed to the right side of the center line in preparation for entering the North field National Sports Centre and finish area. Safety - After the first approximately 2 ¼ miles, participants must stay on the left side of the center line as traffic may be traveling in the opposite direction on the other side of the road.


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HYDRATION STATIONS There will be two (2) hydration stations on the BF&M 10k course at approximately 3 miles and 4 ½ miles. Highland Spring water and Powerade will be available at each hydration station.

BF&M 10K AWARDSAwards will be presented at the conclusion of the BF&M 10K on the infield stage at approximately 11:00 am. There will be no cash awards for age group winners, or for the 10k walk. Age group awards will be presented for both males and females in the following categories: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

[Awards must be collected and will not be mailed unless arranged with the event secretary]

RUNNER BAGSParticipants may choose to leave their bags in a tent at the Pavillion. The Bermuda National Athletics Association nor the National Sports Centre will be responsible for security of your bags. Bags and clothing not collected by 11:30am will be donated to Charity.

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PwC BERMUDA HALF MARATHON INSTRUCTIONSPlease read carefully

GETTING TO THE STARTThe PwC Bermuda Half Marathon will start on Pitt’s Bay Road, near Barr’s Bay Park, in Hamilton.

Barr’s Bay Park, in Hamilton, is the official Start Area and Finish Area for the event. Barr’s Bay Park will be open to all participants from 7:30am on Sunday.

At Barr’s Bay Park, there will be toilet facilities, refreshments in the form of Highland Spring water and Powerade, and a bag drop area.

RUNNER BAGS Participants may choose to leave their bags in a bag drop tent area located at Barr’s Bay Park. All bags must be handed over to the bag drop no later than 8:40am in order to allow you enough time to get to the start. The Bermuda National Athletics Association nor the City of Hamilton will be responsible for the security of your bags. Bags and clothing not collected by 3:00pm will be donated to charity.

START TIME FOR HALF MARATHON: 9:00AMRunners at Barr’s Bay Park will be escorted to the Start Area by race officials no later than 8:40am.

Time announcements and final instructions will be made so it is important to be present. The start will be under the control of the starter and his assistant whose announcements prior to the start will be made using a powered megaphone. It is requested that slower runners and walkers start behind the faster runners. HALF MARATHON ROUTE Half marathon participants will commence at the entrance of the Hamilton Princess Hotel, on Pitt’s Bay Road, and then travel in an easterly direction through the City of Hamilton, then travel in an easterly direction along Crow Lane, then travel in a southerly direction along Trimingham Road toward South Road. From there, half marathon participants will then travel in an easterly direction along South Road, until reaching Devil’s Hole Hill and South Road junction. From there, the half marathon participants will then travel in a westerly direction along Devil’s Hole Hill to Harrington Sound Road, then travel in a westerly direction along Harrington Sound Road to Middle Road near Flatt’s Village and North Shore Road, then travel in a westerly direction along North Shore Road to Spanish Point Road. Once they reach Spanish Point Road, the parathion participants will then travel in a southerly direction along Spanish Point Road to St John’s Road then travel in a southerly direction to Pitt’s Bay Road, then travel in a southerly direction along Pitt’s Bay Road and then finish at Barr’s Bay Park, at the city of Hamilton. BIB MARKERS All participants are required to wear their bib numbers so that it is clearly visible to the race officials. If you are not wearing a bib number, you will not be allowed to cross the finish line. Do not place pins through the tear off strip at the bottom of your bib number. Please do not bend or fold your bib number as a timing device has been attached to the back of your bib number which may be damaged if bent or folded.


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HALF MARATHON RULES OF THE ROADWith the exception of the start line at the entrance to the Hamilton Princess Hotel to the Bird Cage in the City of Hamilton, when on the road, participants must always be on the left side of the center line of the road. The roads will not be closed to vehicular traffic but will be patrolled by Bermuda Police Service officers who will stop/divert traffic where necessary. Traffic will be traveling in the opposite direction to the race. In some instances, participants may also encounter vehicular traffic traveling in the same direction. Note: Participants are strongly advised not to cut corners on the road bends as there may be danger from oncoming vehicular traffic. Further, by doing so, they may render themselves liable to disqualification. Please follow the directions of the Bermuda Police Service officers and course marshals.

CUT-OFF TIME: 3 HOURS! We are required to keep to a strict schedule on the total time allowed to complete the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon, in order to adhere to Bermuda Police Service road safety instructions. The cut-off time for the half marathon is 3 hours, which is a pace per mile of approximately 13.44 minutes. If you cannot stay ahead of this pace, you will be required to move onto the side of the road and make use of pavements available to complete the event. Race officials and the Bermuda Police Service will not be able to ensure your safety and you will be running the event at your own risk after this cut-off time.

MILE MARKERS Each mile will be marked on the left side [surface] of the road. WALKING At some point, perhaps through tiredness, cramp, blisters, etc. you may be forced to walk. If this happens to you, please move over to the side of the road to allow runners to overtake.

DROPPING OUT If you need to drop out, you should make your way to the nearest hydration station, give them your running bib number and they will notify a race official. The race official will ensure your details are passed on to the Information Point at the finish. If you require medical assistance, St. John’s Ambulance will be alerted and will come to your attention.

If you do not require medical assistance, you will be dropped off at the Finish Area at Barr’s Bay Park – where you will be able to retrieve your runner bags and make your onward journey. Alternatively, you can make your own way back to the Finish Area using public transport providers (buses or taxis), although there will be a fee for such services.

HYDRATION STATIONS Highland Spring water bottles and Powerade cups will be available at approximately:1.6 miles, 3.0 miles, 4.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 6.5 miles, 7.5 miles, 9.0 miles, 10.3 miles, 11.2 miles, and 12.5 miles


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At each hydration station, Highland Spring water bottles (11oz) will be available first and then Powerade energy drinks served in paper cups. Please be prepared to pick up your own bottles and cups. Hydration stations will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 3-hour half marathon time.

GU GEL STATIONS GU Gel Stations will be available at approximately:5.5 miles and 9.0 miles

GU Gel Stations will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 3-hour half marathon time.

GOSLINGS RUM STOPS Goslings Rum Stops (yes, you read that right, we have rum stops for the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon with Bermuda’s finest rum from Goslings) will be available at approximately:5.5 miles and 10.3 miles

Goslings Rum Stops will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 3-hour half marathon time. TOILETSToilet facilities will be available at the Start Area and Finish Area of the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon, at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. There will also be portable toilets along the course and these will be available at approximately:3.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 7.2 miles, 9.0 miles, and 11.0 miles

FINISH The PwC Bermuda Half Marathon finish is at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. Refreshments will be available after you exit the finish chute.

MEDALS Commemorative finishers medals for participants will be presented in the Finish Area at Barr’s Bay Park as you leave the finish chute.

PwC BERMUDA HALF MARATHON AWARDS PwC Bermuda Half Marathon awards will be presented at 11:30am at Barr’s Bay Park, in Hamilton.

PwC Bermuda Half Marathon cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):First place: $500Second place: $250Third place: $100



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PwC BERMUDA MARATHON INSTRUCTIONSPlease read carefully

GETTING TO THE STARTFor the first time, in 2020, the PwC Bermuda Marathon will start at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard.

A ferry will be provided to take marathon runners from Hamilton to the Royal Naval Dockyard. The ferry will leave Albuoy’s Point in Hamilton (which is located next to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal) at 5:30am sharp on Sunday, January 19th. The journey is about 30 minutes and the boat will arrive at the Royal Naval Dockyard at approximately 6:00am. Runners participating in the PwC Bermuda Marathon are encouraged to take the ferry. The ferry is free to all marathon runners who present their runner bib number at Albuoy’s Point. Please do not be late for the ferry!

If you are not planning to take to the free ferry, and you wish to make your own way to the Royal Naval Dockyard, there are parking facilities there and areas to disembark (if you are coming by taxi or bus).

At the Royal Naval Dockyard, there will be toilet facilities, refreshments in the form of Highland Spring water and Powerade, and a bag drop area.

RUNNER BAGS Participants may choose to leave their bags in a truck located at the North Lawn at the Royal Naval Dockyard adjacent to the PwC Bermuda Marathon start line. All bags must be handed over to the bag drop no later than 6:45am. The truck will then transport all runner bags to the Finish Area at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton for runners to collect after they have completed the race. The Bermuda National Athletics Association nor the City of Hamilton will be responsible for the security of your bags. Bags and clothing not collected by 3:00pm will be donated to charity.

START TIME FOR MARATHON: 7:00AMRunners are asked to be in the Start Area no later than 6:40am.

Time announcements and final instructions will be made so it is important to be present. The start will be under the control of the starter and his assistant whose announcements prior to the start will be made using a powered megaphone. It is requested that slower runners and walkers start behind the faster runners. MARATHON ROUTE Marathon participants will commence at Camber Road and travel in a north easterly direction to Dockyard Terrace, travel in an easterly direction to Maritime Lane, and then travel in a westerly direction to Smithery Lane then travel in a westerly direction along Clock Tower Parade to Pender Road. Marathon participants will then travel in a westerly direction along Pender Road to Cockburn Road, then travel in a westerly direction along Malabar Road, then travel in a westerly direction along Mangrove Bay Road to Beacon Hill junction. From there, marathon participants will turn south on Beacon Hill Road and travel to Railway Trail, then travel in a southerly direction along the Railway Trail to the junction with Somerset Road near Somerset bridge, then travel in a westerly direction across Somerset Bridge to Middle Road, then travel in a westerly direction along Middle Road to


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MARATHON ROUTE CONTINUED Over Plus Lane, then turn at the Railway Trail and travel in an easterly direction along the Railway Trail to Tribe Road 5, then turn and travel in a westerly direction along Tribe Road 5 to Middle Road. The marathon participants will continue in an easterly direction along Middle Road to the junction at Whale Bay Road, then travel in an easterly direction along the Railway Trail to Frank Bay and the Middle Road junction, then travel in an easterly along Middle Road until reaching the junction with South Road. Then the marathon participants will cross over from the Middle Road east bound lane to South Road west bound lane at this junction, then travel in an easterly direction through Parishes Southampton, Warwick, Paget, Devonshire and Smiths along South Road, until reaching Devil’s Hole Hill and South Road junction. From there, the marathon participants will then travel in a westerly direction along Devil’s Hole Hill to Harrington Sound Road, then travel in a westerly direction along Harrington Sound Road to Middle Road near Flatt’s Village and North Shore Road, then travel in a westerly direction along North Shore Road to Spanish Point Road. Once they reach Spanish Point Road, the parathion participants will then travel in a southerly direction along Spanish Point Road to St John’s Road then travel in a southerly direction to Pitt’s Bay Road, then travel in a southerly direction along Pitt’s Bay Road and then finish at Barr’s Bay Park, at the city of Hamilton.

BIB NUMBERS All participants are required to wear their bib numbers so that it is clearly visible to the race officials. If you are not wearing a bib number, you will not be allowed to cross the finish line. Do not place pins through the tear off strip at the bottom of your bib number. Please do not bend or fold your bib number as a timing device has been attached to the back of your bib number which may be damaged if bent or folded.

MARATHON RULES OF THE ROAD From the Royal Naval Dockyard to the Middle Road junction with South Road, with the exception of the Railway Trail, when on the road, participants must always be on the left side of the center line of the road. From the Middle Road junction with South Road to South Road at Rural Hill, the participants will then run on the right side of the center line of the road (the ocean side). The west bound lane closure to the Point Finger junction on South Road will be under Police control. From the South Roundabout at South Road, the marathon runners will move back to the left side of the center line and join the half marathoner participants. The rest of the roads will not be closed to vehicular traffic but will be patrolled by Bermuda Police Service officers who will stop/divert traffic where necessary. Traffic will be traveling in the opposite direction to the race. In some instances, participants may also encounter vehicular traffic traveling in the same direction.

Note: Participants are strongly advised not to cut corners on the road bends as there may be danger from oncoming vehicular traffic. Further, by doing so, they may render themselves liable to disqualification. Please follow the directions of the Bermuda Police Service officers and course marshals.


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CUT-OFF TIME: 6 HOURS! We are required to keep to a strict schedule on the total time allowed to complete the PwC Bermuda Marathon, in order to adhere to Bermuda Police Service road safety instructions. The cut-off time for the marathon is 6 hours, which is a pace per mile of approximately 13.44 minutes. If you cannot stay ahead of this pace, you will be required to move onto the side of the road and make use of pavements available to complete the event. Race officials and the Bermuda Police Service will not be able to ensure your safety and you will be running the event at your own risk after this cut-off time.

MILE MARKERS Each mile will be marked on the left side [surface] of the road and Railway Trail.

WALKING At some point, perhaps through tiredness, cramp, blisters, etc. you may be forced to walk. If this happens to you, please move over to the side of the road or Railway Trail to allow runners to overtake.

DROPPING OUT If you need to drop out, you should make your way to the nearest hydration station, give them your running bib number and they will notify a race official. The race official will ensure your details are passed on to the Information Point at the finish. If you require medical assistance, St. John’s Ambulance will be alerted and will come to your attention.

If you do not require medical assistance, you will be dropped off at the Finish Area at Barr’s Bay Park – where you will be able to retrieve your runner bags and make your onward journey. Alternatively, you can make your own way back to the Finish Area using public transport providers (buses or taxis), although there will be a fee for such services.

HYDRATION STATIONS Highland Spring water bottles and Powerade cups will be available at approximately:2 miles, 3.6 miles, 4.9 miles, 6.5 miles, 8.5 miles, 10 miles, 11.25 miles, 12.6 miles, 13.8 miles, 14.9 miles, 16.1 miles, 17.7 miles, 18.7 miles. 19.7 miles, 20.6 miles, 22.1 miles, 23.4 miles, 24.4 miles and 25.5 miles.

At each hydration station, Highland Spring water bottles (11oz) will be available first and then Powerade energy drinks served in paper cups. Please be prepared to pick up your own bottles and cups. Hydration stations will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 6-hour marathon time.

GU GEL STATIONS GU Gel Stations will be available at approximately:14.9 miles, 18.7 miles and 22.1 miles.

GU Gel Stations will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 6-hour marathon time.


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GOSLINGS RUM STOPS Goslings Rum Stops (yes, you read that right, we have rum stops for the PwC Bermuda Marathon with Bermuda’s finest rum from Goslings) will be available at approximately:12.6 miles, 18.7 miles and 23.4 miles.

Goslings Rum Stops will remain open based on a 13.44 minute per mile pace, which equates to a 6-hour marathon time.

TOILETS Toilet facilities will be available at the Start Area of the PwC Bermuda Marathon, at the Royal Naval Dockyard, and at the Finish Area, at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. There will also be portable toilets along the course and these will be available at approximately:2.4 miles, 4.5 miles, 6.5 miles, 8.8 miles, 10.5 miles, 12.6 miles, 14.9 miles, 16.1 miles, 18.7 miles, 20.7 miles, 22.1 miles and 24.4 miles.

FINISH The PwC Bermuda Marathon finish is at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton. Refreshments will be available after you exit the finish chute.

MEDALS Commemorative finishers medals for participants will be presented in the Finish Area at Barr’s Bay Park as you leave the finish chute.

PwC BERMUDA MARATHON AWARDS PwC Bermuda Marathon awards will be presented at 11:30am at Barr’s Bay Park, in Hamilton.

PwC Bermuda Marathon cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):First place: $500Second place: $250Third place: $100



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MEDICAL ADVICEPlease read carefully

As you know, taking part in these events is beneficial to your health if you are aware of the correct ways to train, drink and eat. Participants need to take responsibility for their own health by equipping themselves with the right information.

The following simple advice on how to look after your body will help you to have a safe and healthy race. Please make it your priority to be informed.

MEDICAL PROBLEMS Discuss any medical problems with your doctor. This advise supplements anything he or she says. See your doctor if you have a problem that makes it a risk to run a race such as a half or full marathon. The following details provides further useful and comprehensive advice which you should keep handy.

FIT TO COMPETERunning is good for the heart, and while many of you run, there have been cases worldwide on many marathons of several fatalities from serious heart disease in runners apparently unaware that they had a problem. Their condition could have been detected if they had had medical advice and the relevant heart tests. A ‘fitness test’ is not sufficient to detect these problems.

If you have a family history of heart disease or sudden death, or have a high risk from high cholesterol or high blood pressure, but particularly if you have symptoms of heart disease – such as chest pain or discomfort on exertion, sudden shortness of breath or rapid palpitations – see your doctor who can arrange for you to have a proper cardiac assessment.

Such an assessment may not be instantly available, but continuing to run with the symptoms may shorten your running career catastrophically!. TRAINING Muscular aches and pains occur most commonly after an increase in training. Training should be increased gradually so that you do not suffer prolonged exhaustion. Separate days of heavy mileage with one or two days of lighter training, or rest days, so that your body can refuel your muscles with muscle glycogen.

To reduce injury risk, vary your training runs, the running surface (parkland or hills), the pace and distance, and do not always use the same pair of shoes. Always run facing oncoming traffic and be visible – at night wear bright or reflective clothing.

Stress fractures commonly occur in endurance running and generally affect the shin bones, but may also affect the hip bone. Such fractures are more common in women. If you are a runner and noticed a gradual increase in hip or groin pain with running training, or during a race, you are advised to stop and seek medical attention. Early diagnosis and management will prevent a potentially more serious injury from occurring.


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ILLNESS AND TRAINING If you have flu, a feverish cold or a tummy bug, do not train until you have fully recovered – then start gently and build up gradually. Do not attempt to catch up on lost mileage after illness of injury – this may cause further damage. If you have flu it can take as much as a month to recover. If you cannot run 15 miles comfortably one month before embarking on a marathon, you will not manage it in safety or enjoy it – please do not run the marathon if this is the case.

DRINKINGFluid lost in sweat must be replaced otherwise your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient. Alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee are dehydrating. Take plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, especially when training in hot weather. Drink enough to keep your urine a pale straw colour.

Drink plenty of liquids after training, especially long runs, and practice drinking during longer training runs. Try Powerade (which will be provided during the entire Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge weekend) in training to see if you like it. It tastes quite different after 20 miles, and drinking on the races needs practice.

Drink plenty of fluids, but preferably no alcohol, in the two days leading up to a race. Do not drink excessively just before a race, during a race or gulp water after a race as you may develop hyponatremia (see ‘Drinking Safely’, below). DRINKING ON THE DAY Start every race well hydrated, and if you are not already bursting, drink half a pint (250ml) of water or sports drink in the half hour before the start. Do not be greedy and take extra bottles of drinking water to pour over yourself, as you may be depriving slower runners of much-needed drinks. If it is a hot weekend for the Royal Gazette Bermuda Triangle Challenge, additional Highland Spring water will be provided to help runners cool down.

DRINKING SAFELY Drinking too little on the run can lead to problems, as you need to replace some of the fluid you lose as sweat. Drinking too much can be very dangerous and lead to hyponatremia (water intoxication), fits and even death.

Drink when you feel the need and do not gulp large volumes of fluids before, during or after the race. Your needs vary with your build, your speed and above all the weather.

Faster runners (under 3:30 for a marathon) on a warm day may need as much as a litre of fluid per hour (two pints). Slower runners should need to drink less, particularly on a cool day, and should not drink more than 500ml of fluid per hour.

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EATING Large doses of supplementary vitamins and minerals (such as iron) are not essential and produces no benefit if you are on a healthy, balanced diet, but additional vitamin C in small doses is reasonable when fresh fruit and vegetables are in short supply. Training (with adequate rest) helps you to sustain a high level of muscle glycogen as long as you eat enough carbohydrate. If you can, eat within two hours of your long runs. This helps to rapidly replace the muscle glycogen and speeds recovery.

Do not change your normal diet drastically in the last week before a long run, such as a half or full marathon, but eat less protein (meat) and eat more carbohydrate (pasta, bread, potatoes, cereals, rice and sweet things), especially for the last three days when you should be markedly reducing your training (tapering). This loads the muscles with glycogen and delays or prevents you ‘hitting the wall’. Unless you reduce your protein intake, you will not eat enough carbohydrate. (Not all runners are helped by first depleting carbohydrate with a long run and low-carb diet and then loading, as this can make your muscles feel very heavy.)

FEELING UNWELL? Do not run if you feel unwell or have just been unwell, even if you are raising money or charity. Most medical emergencies occur in people who have been unwell but do not wish to miss the event. If you feel feverish, have been vomiting, have had severe diarrhoea or any chest pains, or otherwise feel unwell, it is unfair to you, your family and your charity to risk serious illness and become a medical emergency. You are unlikely to do your justice. There will be many other races.

ON THE DAY Wear appropriate clothes for the weather when you’re racing. On a cold, wet day you can become very cold if you reduce your running pace or walk. A hat and gloves will prevent heat loss and are easily carried. If it is hot, wear loose mesh clothing, start slowly and if possible, run in the shade. Please don’t wear multiple layers and don’t try to attempt a personal best. Use shoes you know from experience will not give you blisters.

AT THE FINISH Once you have completed a race, do not stand about getting cold. Keep walking, especially if you feel dizzy, and drink to replace lost liquid. Get your kit and change into warm, dry clothing. Foil blankets will not stop you from becoming cold. Keep on drinking slowly and have something to eat. Some runners feel faint more than half an hour after finishing a race, often because they have taken insufficient fluid and/or not eaten anything. Again, do not drink excessively.


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TRAFFIC ORDER BUTTERFIELD FRONT STREET MILE RACESFRIDAY, 17TH JANUARY, 2020This Traffic Order shall be effective between the hours of 6.00pm and 10.00pm in conjunction with the Corporation of Hamilton Traffic Order for staging of this event.

ROADS CLOSED

CROW LANE: From the junction of Spurling Hill to the City of Hamilton’s eastern boundary on Front Street, all westbound traffic will be diverted off Crow Lane up Spurling Hill and along Reid Street.

In addition, the Bermuda Police is hereby authorized to Close or Open streets or portions of streets and restrict service parking as the Commissioner of Police determines.

BF&M BERMUDA 10K RUN AND WALKSATURDAY, 18TH JANUARY, 2020 For the convenience of persons attending the Bermuda National Athletics Association, 10K Run and Walk on the above date, the following advisory notice is given.

ROADS CLOSEDThe following list of roads will be closed to motorists during the schedule time of this road race.

PARSONS ROAD: From Roberts Avenue to Montpelier Road between 8.45am and 9.45am.

MONTPELIER ROAD: From Parsons Road to Middle Road between 8.45am and 9.45am.

FROG LANE (NORTH): From Palmetto Road to Parsons Road between 8.45am and 11.00am.

OLD MILITARY ROAD: From Parson Lane to Frog lane between 8.45am and 11.00am, except for access at Cedar Park Estate.

MIDDLE ROAD: From Corkscrew Hill to Verdmont Road junction between 8.45am and 10.15am.

LANE CLOSUREThe following list of roads will have their EASTBOUND traffic lane closed to motorists during the schedule time of this road race.

MIDDLE ROAD: From Verdmont Road to Flatts near Harrington Sound Road junction between 8.45am and approximately 10.15am in the EASTBOUND direction.

LANE CLOSUREThe following list of roads will have their WESTBOUND traffic lane close to motorists during the schedule time of this road race.NORTH SHORE ROAD: From Middle Road, Flatts to the Barkers Hill roundabout from 9.00am until 11.00am in a WESTBOUND direction.

PALMETTO ROAD: From North Shore Road to Frog Lane from 9.00am until 11.00am in the WESTBOUND direction.

BFA WAY: From Frog Lane to Headquarters Hill between 8.45am and 10.15am in the WESTBOUND direction.

NO PARKING (BETWEEN 8.00am and 11.00am)

PARSONS ROAD: From Roberts Avenue to Montpelier Road.

FROG LANE: From Palmetto Road to Parsons Road.

MONTPELIER: From Parsons Road to Middle Road.

BFA WAY: From Frog Lane to Fort Hill Road.

FLATT’S VILLAGE: North Shore Road (entrance to St. James Court) toMiddle Road junction.

FORT HILL ROAD: From Alexander Road to BFA WAY.

In addition, the Bermuda Police is hereby authorized to Close or Open streets or portions of streets and restrict service parking as the Commissioner of Police determines.

PwC BERMUDA FULL MARATHON SUNDAY, 19TH JANUARY, 2020For the convenience of persons attending the Bermuda National Athletics Association, Bermuda Full Marathon on the above date, the following advisory notice is given.

This Traffic Order shall be effective in conjunction with the Corporation of Hamilton Traffic Order for staging of this event.

ROADS CLOSED

DOCKYARD AREASCAMBER ROAD: From Clock Town area to Dock Yard Terrace Between 6.00am and 7.30am.

DOCKYARD TERRACE: From Camber Road to Maritime Lane Between 6.00am and 7.30am.

MARITIME LANE: From Dock Yard Terrace to Smithery Lane Between 6.00am and 7.30am.

SMITHERY LANE: From Maritime Lane to Clock Tower Parade Between 6.00am and 7.30am.

CLOCK TOWER PARADE: From Smithery Lane to Pender Road Between 6.00am and 7.30am.

PUBLIC ROAD AREASPENDER ROAD: From Clock Tower Parade to Cockburn Road Between 6.30am and 8.00am.

COCKBURN: From Pender Road to Malabar Road Between 6.30am and 8.30am.

MALABAR ROAD: From Cockburn Road to Mangrove Bay Road Between 6.30am and 8.30am.

MANGROVE BAY ROAD: From Malabar Road to Beacon Hill Road Between 6.30am and 8.30am.

BEACON HILL ROAD: From Mangrove Bay Road to Railway Trail Between 6.30am and 8.30am.

RAILWAY TRAIL: From Beacon Hill Road to Somerset Road near Somerset Bridge Between 6.30am and 9.00am.

SOMERSET ROAD: From Railway Trailer to Middle Road at Somerset Bridge Between 7.00am and 9.00am.


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PwC BERMUDA FULL MARATHON CONTINUEDMIDDLE ROAD: From Somerset Road to Over Plus Lane Between 7.00am and 9.00am.

OVERPLUS LANE: From Middle Road to Railway Trail Between 7.00am and 9.00am.

RAILWAY TRAIL: From Over Plus Lane to Tribe Road No 5, Southampton Between 7.00am and 9.00am.

TRIBE ROAD 5, SOUTHAMPTON: From Railway Trail to Middle RoadBetween 7.00am and 9.30am.

MIDDLE ROAD: From Tribe Road No 5 to Whale Road and Railway Trailer junction Between 7.00am and 9.30am.

RAILWAY TRAIL: From Whale Bay Road junction to Franks Bay and Middle Road junction Between 7.00am and 9.30am.

MIDDLE ROAD: From Franks Bay to South Road junction Between 7.00am and 9.30am.

SOUTH ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, WARWICK, PAGET, DEVONSHIRE, SMITH: From Middle Road, Southampton to Devil’s Hole, Smith junctionBetween 7.00am and 11.00am. The West bound lane will be closed from South Road and Middle Road, Southampton to the junction with South Road Roundabout, as well as the lane between South Roundabout and Point Finger Road. From the South Road Roundabout the East bound traffic lane along South Road will be closed until reaching the junction with Devils Hole Hill.

TRIMINGHAM ROAD: From the North Roundabout to the South Roundabout between 8.30am and 10.10am.

In addition, the Bermuda Police is hereby authorized to Close off or Open streets or portions of streets and restrict service parking as the Commissioner of Police determines.

PwC BERMUDA HALF MARATHON SUNDAY, 19TH JANUARY, 2020For the convenience of persons attending the Bermuda National Athletics Association, Bermuda Half Marathon on the above date, the following advisory notice is given.

This Traffic Order shall be effective in conjunction with the Corporation of Hamilton Traffic Order for staging of this event.

ROADS CLOSED

PITT’S BAY ROAD: From the junction of Bermudiana Road to the junction with Hamilton Princess exit from 7.30am until 3.00pm.

PITT’S BAY ROAD: From the junction with Hamilton Princess exit to the junction with the road known as Between the Walls from 7.30am until 9.15am.

CROW LANE: From Spurling Hill to the City of Hamilton’s eastern boundary on Front Street between 8.30am and 10.00am.

CORKSCREW HILL: From Middle Road to Crow Lane, Paget between8.30am and 10.00am.

TRIMINGHAM ROAD: From the North Roundabout to the South Roundabout between 8.30am and 10.00am.

OTHER ROADWAYS: See other roads to be closed and used for this race on the Bermuda Full Marathon traffic order.

In addition, the Bermuda Police is hereby authorized to Close off or Open streets or portions of streets and restrict service parking as the Commissioner of Police determines.


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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS!

This event could not be made possible without the support from our presenting sponsor The Royal Gazette and all the amazing contributing sponsors, partners and volunteers.

We are already planning an unforgettable experience for the Bermuda Triangle Challenge during January 15th-17th, 2021. We hope that you will join us again next year and encourage you to

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