Sunday, January 17, 2027
9:00am
Start: In front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
Finish: Barr’s Bay Park, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
Looking for a chance to run in paradise? The PwC Bermuda Half Marathon, the third race in the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge series, takes runners along 13.1 rolling miles that feature views of Bermuda’s beaches and coastline, the vast blue North Atlantic Ocean, brightly colored houses and cottages, lush greenery, and fascinating architecture. Keep your eyes out for these scenic points, as well as rum stops sponsored by Goslings where you can sample their world-famous rum cocktails to put an extra pep in your step!
Don’t forget: if you’re looking for an extra challenge, you can run 3 races in 3 days as part of the Chubb Half Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which includes the Butterfield Mile, the Allshores 10k Run/Walk, and the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon. 3 races, 4 medals, and a high-quality Finisher’s Jacket to wear with pride!
(Please note that if you plan to run the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon you should make arrangements to pick up your number on either Friday, January 15 or Saturday, January 16. There will be no number pickup on Sunday, January 17)
Amenities
Participants in the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon will receive a 2027 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge technical t-shirt, a custom 2027 PwC Bermuda Half Marathon Finisher’s Medal, and a swag bag. In addition, everyone is invited to celebrate their accomplishments at the post-race Finisher’s Festival in Barr’s Bay Park, featuring music, free food and snacks (including Oscar Mayer hot dogs, Nature Valley granola bars, Herr’s potato chips, and Haagen Dazs ice cream) courtesy of Butterfield and Vallis, samples of locally brewed beer courtesy of Bermuda Craft Brewing and of course rum cocktail samples courtesy of Goslings.
Please note that Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants and people that register for more than one race (e.g., the 10k and the half) will only receive one shirt.
Course Description
The PwC Bermuda Half Marathon course will begin in front of the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Pitts Bay Road just outside the City of Hamilton.
Participants will run east toward Front Street and Trimingham Hill. Runners will then turn east on South Shore Road and continue on the scenic South Shore Road for approximately 4 miles. Runners will then turn left on Devil’s Hole Hill Road to Harrington Sound Road where the runners will head west. The course continues into Flatts Village and runs along the beautiful and scenic North Shore Road for approximately 4.5 miles. At the end of North Shore Road, runners will turn left onto St. John’s Road and back toward the finish on Pitts Bay Road at Barr’s Bay Park.
Barr’s Bay Park start/finish zone area will be open to runners at 7:30am on Sunday, January 17th for bag drop, toilet facilities, and a pre-race warmup.
“Great organization from pre race to post race. Great atmosphere! Great sponsorship with plenty of sponsors along the line. And a PACER on the half marathon was a great addition this year!”
“On the half marathon there were plenty of water stops and good advance notice (I’d take a gel before the stops to chase them with water and it was easy to plan). Also it was nice to have the rum stops at scenic locations to get the iconic photos. It was cute having local kids handing out the cups.”
“Really well done, with plentiful options and reasonable lines. The rum stops during the race and at the end helped sway me to doing the challenge.”
“The runs were nicely organized and extremely well supported (food, music on course, etc). In Canada, where I run, even top grade runs aren’t as well done. The course was well marked and water stations were numerous and properly staffed.”
Time & Age Limits
Please note you must be at least 16 years of age on Sunday, January 17, 2027 to participate in this event.
There is a 4:00 time limit on the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon.
Rules of the Road
In order to comply with the agreement with the Government of Bermuda, streets along the route will be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule (aka: rolling street closures). This means the entirety of course will not be closed off to traffic for the duration of the event. Runners are advised to stay on the LEFT side of the road. Traffic advisories are posted in the local newspaper and on our social media platforms. The Bermuda Police Service control the roads, with support from the Royal Bermuda Regiment and hundreds of well-trained marshals.
Medical Support
On-course medical support during the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, on the courses and at the finish lines, is provided by St John Ambulance. We’re grateful for St John Ambulance’s continued assistance in ensuring the safety of participants during the event weekend, as well as its service throughout the year at community and sporting events across the island.
Event Records
Old Course
- Elfenesh Alemu – 1:10:57 (Ethiopia), 2004
- Jordan Chipangama – 1:04:21 (Zambia), 2014
New Course
- Nuhamin Bogale Ashame – 1:18:09 (Ethiopia), 2020
- Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu – 1:07:42 (Ethiopia), 2020
Awards
The awards ceremony for the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, January 17th in Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 11:30am. Cash prize awards will be presented in the following categories: male and female overall (no age group):
First place: $500
Second place: $250
Third place: $100
There will be no cash awards for age group winners. However, age group commemorative awards will be made available for both male and female runners in the following categories: 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+