Butterfield And Estwanik Win Half-Marathon

May 26, 2014

[Updated with video] Cheered on by thousands of Bermudians who lined the Somerset-to-Hamilton route, this morning’s Half Marathon Derby saw Tyler Butterfield cross the finish line first, carrying on his family’s tradition of strong finishes during the holiday event.

Butterfield took the lead directly from Somerset, staying ahead of the pack for the full length of the race to claim his second Bermuda Day Half-Marathon title, following up on his 2013 victory.

Butterfield approaching the finish line, slowing down to ‘high-five’ the crowds cheering him on

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The race, a favourite Bermuda Day event for celebrants, was first run in 1909 with a mere 25 entrants, and over 100 years later has grown into the most popular road race on the annual calendar.

We will update with the full results as able; in the meantime, for our live blog of today’s events please click here, and for all our coverage of Bermuda Day click here.

Update 10.30am: Making for a family affair, Ashley Estwanik followed her cousin Tyler Butterfield to victory in order to be the first woman to cross the finish line, reclaiming the title that she earned in 2012 before seeing it claimed by Rose-Anna Hoey in 2013.

Ashley Estwanik crossing the finish line:

Ashley winning

Update 10:52am: The men’s race saw Tyler Butterfield finish first, Chayce Smith finish second, and Stephen Allen finish third. In the women’s race, Ashley Estwanik finished first, setting a new record, while Nikki Butterfield finished second and Rose-Anna Hoey finished third.

Update 12.14pm: Quick video of Tyler Butterfield speaking after his victory this morning

Update 4.21pm: The full results of the Half-Marathon Derby, courtesy of Bermuda Timing, are here [PDF]

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  1. fidel says:

    well done to the two of you and all of the runners . a great achievement !!!!!

  2. sylvia says:

    well done tyler,a beautiful race stay healthy (kinda reminds me of mom and dad(smile)

  3. Are you kidding me... says:

    As I watched the race this morning,I would like to congratulate each and everyone of you for a great achievement . You all deserve a lot of credit ,,,and for all the spectators one big thank you for all your encouragement we Bermudians are Unique ,,,,thank you.

  4. Hmmm says:

    Thank you to those shouting encouragement. I’m a nobody in Bermuda running circles, but your words made it a very special race and a heart warming race for me. Thank you.

    • campervan says:

      you are not a nobody, you were out there running, congrats.

  5. shutthemdown says:

    Tyler Butterfield you are a beast :)

    what an impressive win

  6. Looking in says:

    Congrats to all involved,what a beautiful day for the participants and thanks to all who helped make the day special!