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Photos, Videos: Teachers Union Race & Awards
Chayce Smith and Stepanka Sprincova were the men’s and women’s champions in the Bermuda Union of Teachers 5K Run today [February 4]. Smith finished the race in 16min 45sec while Sprincova crossed the line in 19:52 to finish fifth overall. Tim Price was the second fastest male [17:55], and Kwame Curling was third [18:22]. Rebecca Shepherd was the... Read more of this article
Ed Sherlock 8k Race To Be Held On Feb 11
The Ed Sherlock 8k, the first race in the 2024 Legends Race Series, will be held on February 11. A spokesperson said, “The first race of the 2024 Legends Race Series, the Ed Sherlock 8k race, will take place on Sunday, February 11 starting and finishing at Southampton Rangers Club. This will be the 32nd year of the race and we look forward to... Read more of this article
Estwanik And MacGuinness Win Fidelity 5K
Chris Estwanik returned to the local running scene with a victory in the David Saul Memorial – Fidelity 5K Run today [January 28]. Estwanik, the eight-time Bermuda Day Half Marathon champion, posted a time of 15min 42sec. Adam Prunty came second in 17:13, and Sanchez Smith placed third in 18:00. Dominique Mayho, one of the top Bermudian cyclists,... Read more of this article
Geordie Wardman To Run In Memory Of Son
[Written by Stephen Wright] Geordie Wardman will tackle a 100-mile ultra-marathon across the Utah desert as part of a “crazy goal” to raise $100,000 to start a scholarship in memory of his son Finn, who died in a tragic accident last year. Finn, who was studying business administration at Durham University in England, was just 20 years old when... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Butterfield & Vallis Youth Races
On Sunday morning, the streets were bustling with energy as the Butterfield & Vallis race series was held, bringing together participants of all ages, from enthusiastic young runners to seasoned adult competitors. The morning kicked off with the 1k race, designed specifically for the youngest athletes and the focus then shifted to the older students... Read more of this article
Photos & 360: Butterfield & Vallis Race Awards
The Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run & Walk was held today [January 21], with hundreds of runners and walkers taking part in the event, which raises money for the Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia charity. Prior to the 5K race, a 1k race was held for lower primary students, and a 2.7K race was held for upper primary and middle school students,... Read more of this article
Minors & Riihiluoma Awarded Butterfield Cup
The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Committee, in collaboration with title sponsor Butterfield, awarded the Butterfield Cups to Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma for their performances as the fastest local male and fastest local female in the 2024 Butterfield Mile. A Butterfield spokesperson commented “The Butterfield Mile is a showcase event... Read more of this article
Sealey And Cechini Claim 5K Race Titles
Kahzi Sealey and Gabriella Cechini were crowned the male and female champions in the Butterfield and Vallis 5K Run today [January 21]. Sealey, who also won the Powerade 5K in July, posted a time of 17min 42sec. In the women’s race, Cechini, who won the recent girls’ middle school race in the Butterfield Mile, claimed top honours in 19:55. Christopher... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Butterfield & Vallis 5K Race
[Updated with photos] The Butterfield & Vallis 5K is taking place this morning [Jan 21] and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “This year, Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia are the chosen charity with all race proceeds going to this amazing cause. The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower primary... Read more of this article
New Champion To Be Crowned In Women’s 5K
[Written by Stephen Wright] A new female champion will likely be crowned in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run on Sunday [January 21]. Gayle Lindsay, who won last year in 18min 48sec, told Bernews, “I’m unlikely to race because my calves are still giving me a bit of bother” after her exploits in the recent Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Lindsay... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield To Race Boston Marathon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Butterfield has confirmed he will compete in his first Boston Marathon on April 15. Butterfield, a two-time Olympian, holds the national marathon record after finishing in 2hr 21min 47sec at the Osaka-Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in Otsu, Japan, in 2019. The triathlete said he is excited to re-tread the steps of his... Read more of this article
Runners To Battle For Honours in 5k Race
Runners will be vying for top honours in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Run on Sunday [Jan 21]. Adam Prunty, the defending male champion, is a doubt as he recovers from his exploits in the PwC Bermuda Marathon last Sunday. He came second in 2hr 52min 58sec. Prunty won the 5k last year in 17:19, finishing ahead of runner-up Will Green [17:46] and Fred... Read more of this article
