Annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K Set For January 25
The annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K, benefiting Dementia Bermuda, will be held on January 25th.
Butterfield & Vallis statement:
A spokesperson said, “Butterfield & Vallis is gearing up for the annual Butterfield & Vallis 5K on Sunday January 25, 2026 at our Woodlands Road location.
“Dementia Bermuda, formally known as Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, is the chosen charity with all race proceeds going to the amazing work that they do for the Bermuda community.
“The races kick off at 8:00am with a 1k race for Lower Primary students. At 8:30am the Upper Primary and Middle School students will run the 2.7k route followed by the Senior School students and Adults who will start the 5K run and walk at 9:30am.
“$500 will be awarded to the schools with the most entries in each category.
“There are some great draw prizes to be won, as well as prizes for the race winners in their categories.
“Volunteers from Dementia Bermuda will be assisting with number pick-up, marshaling the course, and manning the water stops. The St John Ambulance will be on the course keeping everyone safe.
“Number pick-up is on Saturday, January 24th from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Butterfield & Vallis Orange Valley, Devonshire. Please note that this is a different location than in previous years. The first 900 participants at number pick-up will receive a B&V 5K shirt and goodie bag filled with products from some of our Butterfield & Vallis brands.
“Special thanks to our sponsoring brands Coca-Cola, Powerade, Danone, Vitamin Water, Beep, President, Dasani, Heinz, Degree, Delmonte, Kraft, and Vaseline.
“Post race refreshments will be available for participants.
“For more race details, go to www.racedayworld.com.
“This event is supported by MAAC [Mid Atlantic Athletic Club]. Race directors: Shunae Henry and Sharon Craig.”
Government statement:
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the Butterfield & Vallis Races will take place on Sunday, 25 January 2026, between 7:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
“These races will take place in the Pembroke area and involve multiple routes, including Woodlands Road, Canal Road, St. John’s Road, Pitts Bay Road, Serpentine Road, Euclid Avenue, Berkeley Road, and North Shore Road. Motorists should expect road closures and temporary traffic controls in place throughout the morning to facilitate the safe passage of race participants.
“Drivers are urged to plan ahead, use alternative routes, and follow all signage and instructions given by Police Officers and Race Marshals during the event.”
The full road traffic notice follows below [PDF here]:
