SUSTAINABILITY

Our event produces an entirely digital event programme to reduce paper waste. This online format allows participants and spectators easy access to course maps, race start times, and other important information about race weekend events.

All of the races in the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge weekend have been planned to minimise impact on the local environment. No permanent infrastructure needs to be constructed; many of the start/ finish lines are located close to the official race hotel; group transportation is available to/from other host hotels; and existing water/ sewage infrastructure is utilised where available.

Prior to the start of the race weekend, the Executive Committee notifies the public and members of the local community of upcoming road closures via notices in the local paper, letters/emails to local businesses and churches that will be impacted, and announcements on the race’s social media pages. The road closure notices are also made public via the Official Event Programme.

The event’s Sustainability Initiative is communicated in the Official Event Programme, pre-event newsletters, and via social media to encourage participants to take part before, during, and after the event.

A post-event survey is sent to all participants to solicit feedback on how to improve the event for the following year, and this feedback goes to our sponsors and the Executive Committee! Please fill this out – your comments help us improve!

The Official Event Programme, Volunteer Guide, and Butterfield Mile Programme are all produced digitally and available online versus being printed and handed out at the respective events.

Beginning in 2024, we have made a concerted effort to order event supplies and merchandise from companies that embrace sustainability practices throughout their corporate value chain. This includes working with vendors that offer products made from recycled/re-usable materials and/or vendors that adhere to their individual ESG programmes that align with our Sustainability Initiative.

In 2024, in response to feedback that our awards contained too much plastic, we debuted NEW awards made from a 100% renewable, sustainable resource: coconuts! These were a big hit and were used in 2025 and are on order for our 2026 event.

A majority of the supplies used throughout the weekend, such as the mile markers, sponsor banners, and Expo/number pick-up signage, is designed to be re-used year after year.

In addition to their “swag bag,” participants also receive access to a Virtual Race Bag filled with a variety of discounts and special offers, reducing the need for paper coupons and flyers at Number Pickup. The Virtual Race Bag can be accessed by a QR code, which will be sent to all participants in an e-newsletter 1-2 weeks before the race and will be updated until the day of the Expo/Number Pickup. This QR code will also be available to scan at many locations throughout the Expo/Number Pickup and in the Official Event Programme. The specials included in the Virtual Race Bag change every year, but include discounts to restaurants, attractions, and local retail stores. Don’t miss out! 

In 2024 we debuted a “Where to Eat” page on our website highlighting some of the restaurants that regularly feature local produce and seafood on their menus. Dining at these restaurants is a great way for participants to support local farmers, bakers, and fishermen, which helps Bermuda reduce its dependence on imported goods. Many allow you to make advance reservations online, so be sure to check out our website and see if any of their menus tempt you!

All event signups and registrations take place online, including purchases for Pre-Race Pasta Dinner tickets, shuttle tickets, and race registrations. In addition, all participant communication takes place digitally, either via our various social media channels or e-newsletters sent through the RunSignUp platform.

All vendors at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Expo are local businesses, many of them female and/or minority-owned.

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge developed and will be implementing a more efficient waste management plan. This includes contracting a local company to assist with waste collection along the course and at the Finish Festivals to increase the percentage of waste that is diverted to recycling and compost facilities.

At the Finish Festivals you will see signs designating separate bins for recyclables (tin, aluminum, and glass), general waste, and compostables (food scraps). Remember, plastic is not recyclable in Bermuda; however, it does go to the Tynes Bay waste-to-energy facility, which supports Bermuda’s energy grid. Please pay attention to the signs to ensure your rubbish and recyclables go into the appropriate bins!

Beginning in 2025, compostable cups will be used at all water stops throughout the event weekend. These cups meet the current highest standards for composting, as they are certified “home compostable” by TÜV Austria, a certification body authorised by European Bioplastics that awards its logo in compliance with the EN13432-2000 standard throughout the European market. In addition, for compostable cups and all other compostable materials (i.e., food scraps), we have sourced TÜV Austria-certified “home compostable” bin bags that can be disposed of in the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. These will be used at all water stops to collect the compostable cups and in the compost bins at the Finish Festivals on Saturday and Sunday.

We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles to carry throughout the weekend when you’re not running. This small action discourages the purchase of single-use plastics on the island and prevents the accidental release of plastic waste into the environment.

Speaking of water, please remember it is a limited resource here on the island. Do your best to help us conserve water while you're here by turning off the tap when you brush your teeth, taking shorter showers, and not asking for hotel linens to be washed unless absolutely necessary. Small actions can add up to a big difference!

During the Finish Festivals on Saturday and Sunday, Goslings will be serving their rum-based cocktails in recyclable aluminum cans and Bermuda Craft Brewing will be offering aluminum cups for participants to sample their craft beers.

A concerted effort is made each year to donate extra shirts and race gear from previous years to local charities, schools, and youth sports organisations.

During the registration process, participants are given the option to calculate their carbon footprint and offset their travel-related carbon emissions by purchasing certified emission reductions from a variety of UN-certified projects around the world.

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is run under the auspices of the Bermuda National Athletics Association and abides by their guidelines pertaining to access and equity.

As an event, the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status among any of its participants, community partners, sponsors, or vendors.

As the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is an event run under the auspices of the Bermuda National Athletics Association (BNAA), it also serves as a major fundraising activity for BNAA’s Youth Track & Field Programme, which provides scholarships to some of Bermuda’s young, talented athletes to attend regional and international competitions such as CARIFTA and the Island Games.

Beginning in 2025, the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge will offer a 10% discount on registration for participants 65 and older (classified as retirement age) and 18 and younger (classified as student age) to promote more equity among age group participation by taking into account possible economic considerations.

A big part of our sustainability initiative is a “legacy project” that we’ve started with the support of Aspen Bermuda Limited in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS). In December 2021, BZS launched their Micro Forest Project modeled on work conducted by renowned Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. His method is now used around the world to grow urban forests that promote native biodiversity and the creation of valuable carbon sinks. In the near future, a new Micro Forest location will be debuted along the PwC Bermuda Marathon route. This community initiative, in addition to being a part of the wider BZS Micro Forest Project, will provide an opportunity for Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants and volunteers to give back to the local community by helping to clear, reforest, and maintain the plot.

Each year our event supports local businesses and brings money into the local economy. All of the vendors at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Expo are local businesses, and we promote local hotels, merchants, restaurants, and food suppliers in our Virtual Race Bag, on social media, and on the “Where to Eat” page of our website. Many small businesses are booked as food vendors during the Butterfield Mile on Friday, as entertainment along the race courses, and at the Finish Festivals on Saturday and Sunday. You can find specific information about our event's total estimated economic impact in our annual sustainability report.

Participants are invited to run in support of local charities, or they can choose to support a charity that works for a cause close to their heart. Donations can be made online during the registration process. Participants can learn more by visiting the “Fundraising” page of our website.