Sunday, January 19, 2025
9:00am
Start: In front of the Hamilton Princess, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
Finish: Barr’s Bay Park, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
Looking for a chance to run in paradise? The PwC Bermuda Half Marathon, the third race in the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge series, takes runners along 13.1 rolling miles that feature views of Bermuda’s beaches and coastline, the vast blue North Atlantic Ocean, brightly colored houses and cottages, lush greenery, and fascinating architecture. Keep your eyes out for these scenic points, as well as rum stops sponsored by Goslings where you can sample their world-famous rum cocktails to put an extra pep in your step!
Don’t forget: if you’re looking for an extra challenge, you can run 3 races in 3 days as part of the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which includes the Butterfield Mile, the BF&M 10k, and the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon. 3 races, 4 medals, and a high-quality Finisher’s Jacket to wear with pride!
(Please note that if you plan to run the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon you should make arrangements to pick up your number on either Friday, January 17 or Saturday, January 18. There will be no number pickup on Sunday, January 19)
Amenities
Participants in the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon will receive a 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge technical t-shirt, a custom 2025 PwC Bermuda Half Marathon Finisher’s Medal, and a swag bag. In addition, everyone is invited to celebrate their accomplishments at the post-race Finisher’s Festival in Barr’s Bay Park, featuring music, free food and snacks (including Oscar Mayer hot dogs, Nature Valley granola bars, Herr’s potato chips, and Haagen Dazs ice cream) courtesy of Butterfield and Vallis, samples of locally brewed beer courtesy of Bermuda Craft Brewing and of course rum cocktail samples courtesy of Goslings.
Please note that Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants and people that register for more than one race (e.g., the 10k and the half) will only receive one shirt.
Course Description
The PwC Bermuda Half Marathon course will begin in front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Pitts Bay Road just outside the City of Hamilton.
Participants will run east toward Front Street and Trimingham Hill. Runners will then turn east on South Shore Road and continue on the scenic South Shore Road for approximately 4 miles. Runners will then turn left on Devil’s Hole Hill Road to Harrington Sound Road where the runners will head west. The course continues into Flatts Village and runs along the beautiful and scenic North Shore Road for approximately 4.5 miles. At the end of North Shore Road, runners will turn left onto St. John’s Road and back toward the finish on Pitts Bay Road at Barr’s Bay Park.
Barr’s Bay Park start/finish zone area will be open to runners at 7:30am on Sunday, January 19th for bag drop, toilet facilities, and a pre-race warmup.
“Honestly one of the most fun race weekend environments I’ve ever experienced!”
“Pre-race facilities at the Hamilton Princess were excellent. I also liked the size of the event, not too big. Loved the post-race: plentiful food and drinks, and being able to bring my family to that.”
“You put the fun back into running. Was a well-organized race weekend, yet relaxing and fun.”
“The beauty of the course and the events in general were really nice and well thought out.”
Time & Age Limits
Please note you must be at least 16 years of age on Sunday, January 19, 2025 to participate in this event. There is a 4:00 time limit on the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon.
In order to comply with our agreement with the Government of Bermuda, streets along the route will be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule. Runners are advised to stay on the LEFT side of the road.
Event Records
Old Course
- Elfenesh Alemu – 1:10:57 (Ethiopia), 2004
- Jordan Chipangama – 1:04:21 (Zambia), 2014
New Course
- Nuhamin Bogale Ashame – 1:18:09 (Ethiopia), 2020
- Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu – 1:07:42 (Ethiopia), 2020
Awards
The awards ceremony for the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, January 19th in Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 11:30am. Cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):
First place: $500
Second place: $250
Third place: $100
There will be no cash awards for age group winners. However, age group commemorative awards will be made available for both male and female runners in the following categories: 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+