Race Offering Prize Of Two Tickets To New York
The Butterfield & Vallis 5k is approaching, and the organisers have announced that the event will offer a draw prize of two round trip tickets to New York and box seats at Madison Square Gardens to see the New York Knicks play the Brooklyn Nets.
A spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce that we have an exciting draw prize for all participants.
“Lennox Hill Hospital [in conjunction with the Bermuda Heart Foundation] will be giving two round trip tickets to New York and box seats at Madison Square Gardens on March 16th to see the New York Knicks play the Brooklyn Nets.
“There will also be a corporate prize for the company with the most entries. Race proceeds from the Butterfield & Vallis 5k will be going to the Bermuda Heart Foundation.
“Volunteers from the Bermuda Heart Foundation will be assisting with the race as “super heroes” – marshaling the course and manning the water stops. Look out for them in their red capes.
“The races kick off at 9.00am with the Primary and Middle School boys and girls running the 2.7k route and at 9.30 the Senior School students and adults will run 5k.
“Walkers will start right behind the runners after a Jump 2B Fit demonstration. $500 will be awarded to the Primary, Middle and Secondary schools with the most entries.
“Entry forms are available at the Sportseller, at both Butterfield & Vallis locations and online at www.bv.bm. Online registrations are on racedayworld.com.
“Steven DeSilva and the Bermuda Timing team will once again be doing the chip timing. Other draw prizes include two pedal bikes from Winners’ Edge, a Sportseller gift certificate and junior Fit Bits donated by BF&M.
“The first 900 participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. The first 900 finishers will receive a water bottle.
“Paper entries close on Wednesday, January 18th @ 4.45pm, Online entries close at 5.00om on Friday, January 20th.
“Late registration and number pick-up will be on Saturday, January 21st between 10.00am and 2.00pm at Butterfield & Vallis on Woodlands Road. There will be no late registrations on race day.
“For further information, please contact Terri Durrant, Butterfield & Vallis 236-6688 Ext. 416 or 335-4870 or email tdurrant@bv.bm.”
The race will be held on January 22nd.
