What To Expect At The Skyport Magic Mile
The 2023 Skyport Magic Mile is set to be held on Saturday [March 4], and an outline of the day – from pre-registration to a potential rain date – follows below.
The Pacers’ 2023 Skyport Magic Mile is a staple on Bermuda’s community sporting calendar, with thousands of children having been introduced to track and field at the event over the past 26 years.
Every year, the dedicated team at Pacers’ Track Club, the volunteers and the sponsors host the beloved event gathering feedback on how to refine the experience. We’ve created a new and improved format for the event.
Check out what to expect for 2023.
1. Pre-Registration*
- Online – Go to RaceDayWorld.com and register by age group by March 3 at 6 PM AST. Entry fee can be paid online.
- Paper Registration – Collect forms from the Sportseller on the lower level of the Washington Mall. Drop off the completed form with a $15 entry fee to the Sportseller no later than March 2, 2023, 5 PM.
- *No signups accepted on race day.
2. Check-In
- Participants can check in at the grandstand on Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM to collect their bibs in advance.
- All pre-registered athletes will have their race performance tracked with BTS Timing courtesy of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix and BTA.
- Parents should bring their children to the pre-race area for warm-up drills with 3x Olympian, Hazel Clark, sponsored by BTA, host of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix
3. Parking
- Participants and spectators may park at the north field via the Frog Lane entrance and the arboretum. Due to ongoing construction at the Roberts Avenue parking area, there will be limited parking there. However, limited parking spots for those with disability stickers will be available at the Robert Avenue entrance.
4. Race Course
- For 2023, junior athletes will run each race on the track at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre, no longer running outside of the stadium and through the arboretum.
- 4 and 5 year-old boys and girls will run 1 lap around the track
- 6 and 7 year-old boys and girls will run 2 laps around the track
- 8 and 9 year-old boys and girls will run 3 laps around the track
- All other age groups will run 4 laps around the track
6. Spectator Excitement
- For 2023, we welcome the Security Associates Kids Village, an exciting space providing free activities for kids:
- Free Bouncy Castles
- Free Face-Painting
- Free Caricatures by Carlos
- Spectator giveaways throughout the day.
- Live DJ, drumlines and entertainment
- Refreshments, Four Star Pizza, Hotdog Delight and other sweet treats
7. Prizes
- Fastest Kid – The top three fastest runners from each age group will be awarded a medal with a trophy presentation to the first-place winner in each age category.
- School Prize – Cash donations will be awarded to schools with the highest participation numbers. (Private & Public Schools)
- Skyport Scholarship – Skyport will award $2,000 in scholarship funding to a dedicated college-bound Pacers Team member in good standing
8. Sign-Up Your Kids For More Track Experiences
- Pacers Track Club has been a key training ground for Bermuda’s junior athletes, including some of our most successful collegiate, professional and national track stars.
- In 2022, the BTA hosted the first-ever USATF Bermuda Games, this year the event will return and will again feature exciting junior athlete opportunities. The USATF Bermuda Grand Prix will have a sign-up desk for the 2023 edition, and early registrants will have the opportunity to win prizes at the Skyport Magic Mile.
9. Rain Date
- In the event of harsh, sustained weather conditions, the meet will be rescheduled for March 11, 2023. Stay tuned to @Skyport IG and media for an announcement of cancellation. Registered participants will be notified by email.
