2021 Butterfield & Vallis 5K To Be Held Virtually
The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held virtually on Sunday, January 24th, with participants encouraged to run or/walk either 5K or 2K in their neighbourhood.
A spokesperson said, “The first event on the race calendar for 2021 is the Virtual Butterfield & Vallis 5K on January 24th.
“This event is usually one of the largest running/walking events with close to 1,000 participants but due to the restrictions in place, this year residents are being encouraged to stay safe…stay strong…stay healthy and run [or walk] either 5K or 2K in their own bubble and neighbourhood.
“Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Bermuda Heart Foundation.
Slideshow of photos from the 2019 Butterfield & Vallis 5K
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“Parents are encouraged to sign up their children and name the school they attend as the Primary, Middle and Secondary school with the most entries will receive $500.
“Drive-through number, shirt and goodie bag collection is on Saturday, January 23rd at Butterfield & Vallis on Woodlands Road from 10am to 2pm. Masks and hand sanitizer are required and participants are urged to stay in their cars.
“The first 1,000 participants at number pick-up will receive a goodie bag filled with products from Highland Spring, Planters, Jif Peanut Butter, Axe, Ronzoni, Pepperidge Farm, Hefty and Silk PLUS this year’s safety orange dri-fit shirt is bound to be a hot ticket item.
“Draw prizes include two bikes from Winners’ Edge, Sportseller vouchers Bookmart vouchers plus BF&M have kindly donated 7 activity trackers [Garmins and Fitbits].
“Prizes will be drawn on Monday, January 25th. To register, go to www.racedayworld.com. This event is supported by MAAC [Mid Atlantic Athletic Club]. For further information, please contact Terri Durrant tdurrant@bv.bm or Peter Tobin PWTobin@bv.bm.”
