The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge returns from Friday to Sunday, January 16–18, 2026, with three races in three days across one beautiful island: the Friday night Butterfield Mile on Hamilton’s Front Street, Saturday’s BF&M | Argus 10K (plus a standalone 5K), and Sunday’s PwC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon finishing at Barr’s Bay Park. The official event site confirms the 2026 dates, start times, courses, and “Full” and “Half” challenge formats, while registration portals and tour partners detail age limits, time limits, and the popular finisher festival that turns Hamilton’s waterfront into a post‑race celebration. Runners can tackle single events or add the Mile and 10K to either the Half or the Marathon to earn the coveted BTC challenge medal and jacket.
Dates, races, and formats
- Dates: Friday–Sunday, January 16–18, 2026, centered in Hamilton with island‑wide course highlights. The event hub lists each day’s schedule and how the three‑day challenge works.
- Friday, Jan 16: Butterfield Mile on Front Street at 7:00 p.m., preceded by the Mascot Race at 6:45 p.m. Challenge participants run the open “Challenge Mile” and share the stage with elite, youth, and local qualifying heats on the same course.
- Saturday, Jan 17: BF&M | Argus 10K Run 9:00 a.m. and 10K Walk 9:10 a.m.; a separate BF&M | Argus 5K Run 9:05 a.m. and 5K Walk 9:10 a.m. The 10K is part of the challenge; the 5K is a popular standalone and does not count toward challenge medals.
- Sunday, Jan 18: PwC Bermuda Marathon at 7:00 a.m. and PwC Bermuda Half Marathon at 9:00 a.m., plus the PwC Half Marathon Relay at 9:00 a.m., all culminating at Barr’s Bay Park for the finisher festival.
Full vs. Half challenge
- Full BTC: Run the Butterfield Mile Friday, the BF&M | Argus 10K Saturday, and the PwC Bermuda Marathon Sunday to earn three individual medals plus the BTC challenge medal and jacket.
- Half BTC: Swap the Marathon for the Half Marathon on Sunday and still earn the four‑medal set and the branded jacket. The event site presents the Half BTC as “3 races, 3 days, 1 beautiful island.”
- Note on the 5K: The BF&M 5K is a standalone run/walk for all ages and does not count toward Full or Half challenge awards.
Courses, scenery, and support
- Mile on Front Street: A fast, floodlit out‑and‑back along Hamilton’s harborfront creates a big‑city night race vibe with crowd support on both sides of the roadway. Challenge milers run in waves before the invited heats.
- 10K and 5K: Saturday’s courses roll through Hamilton and scenic suburbs with gentle hills and ocean glimpses; the 10K’s 9:00 a.m. start helps beat midday sun, and the walk divisions make it inclusive for families.
- Marathon and Half: Sunday’s redesigned, World Athletics–certified Marathon starts at the Royal Naval Dockyard and finishes at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton, a point‑to‑point Boston Marathon qualifier. The Half starts and finishes in Hamilton at 9:00 a.m. Both feature on‑course entertainment and the now‑famous Goslings rum stops for a uniquely Bermudian boost.
Start times, limits, and age rules
- Starts: 7:00 p.m. (Mile), 9:00 a.m. (10K), 9:05 a.m. (5K Run), 9:10 a.m. (Walks), 7:00 a.m. (Marathon), 9:00 a.m. (Half/Relay). The official site sets the full 2026 grid.
- Time limits: Marathon course support discontinues at roughly a 13‑minute‑per‑mile pace; runners not reaching 13 miles in 3.5 hours are routed to the Half finish. Typical cutoffs cited by partner listings include 2:30 for the 10K and 4:00 for the Half.
- Age minimums: 10 years for 5K run, 12 years for 10K run, and 16 years for the Marathon, Half, and the three‑day BTC; there is no age limit for the 5K/10K Walk divisions.
Registration, expo, and swag
- Registration: Open now for 2026 on the official portal and RunSignup, including the “Full Triangle” and “Half Triangle” bundles as well as single‑race entries. Tiered pricing and limited‑time discounts apply.
- Race Expo & number pickup: Friday, Jan 16, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Harborview Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess, the official race headquarters. The expo features partners, merch, and helpful last‑minute guidance.
- Finisher gear: All participants receive a technical T‑shirt; Full/Half BTC finishers get a high‑quality branded jacket plus four medals (Mile, 10K, Sunday race, and the BTC challenge medal). The event highlights a robust swag bag and memorable medal designs.
Finish festival and hospitality
- Barr’s Bay Park celebration: Post‑race festivities by the harbor include live music, free snacks and ice cream, local craft beer, and Goslings rum cocktails. Sponsors Butterfield & Vallis and Bermuda Craft Brewing are featured at the festival.
- HQ convenience: The Hamilton Princess hosts the expo and pre‑race dinner and sits steps from the finish festival, making logistics easy for family meetups and recovery.
Travel planning for January
- Weather: Average highs near 70°F and lows around 60°F make for comfortable racing, though January can be breezy and occasionally showery. A light shell and sun protection are smart for spectators.
- Getting there: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) is ~25–30 minutes from Hamilton; taxis and hotel shuttles are the norm. Friday’s expo and evening Mile make same‑day arrivals tight; plan to land Thursday if possible.
- Where to stay: Hamilton is ideal for the Mile, expo, and finish festival access. Dockyard lodging works for Marathon starters, though complimentary or pre‑arranged transport is key for the early Sunday gun.
Training and racing tips
- Pacing the challenge: Treat the Mile as a controlled tune‑up, the 10K at steady‑tempo effort, and empty the tank on Sunday. Protect the quads on Saturday to arrive fresh for your Half/Marathon.
- Hills and wind: Expect rolling terrain and coastal breezes. Practice short hill repeats and a slightly higher cadence on windy days to hold form along open shorelines.
- Nutrition: For the Marathon and Half, use on‑course aid plus personal gels; sample rum stops only if they fit your plan. Hydration is still important in 60–70°F temps.
Why 2026 is a great year to run Bermuda
- Certified, BQ course: The Marathon’s WA certification and Boston‑qualifying status combine scenic coastlines with serious goals.
- Spectator‑friendly weekend: Friday night lights on Front Street, Saturday morning 10K/5K for all abilities, and a Sunday waterfront finish create multiple touchpoints for friends and family.
- Island experience: Rum stops, harbor views, pastel cottages, and a finish festival by the sea deliver a run‑cation that blends performance and play.
Sample 3‑day itinerary
- Friday: Expo at Hamilton Princess (10 a.m.–6 p.m.); light lunch; nap; Butterfield Mile at 7:00 p.m.; recovery snack on Front Street.
- Saturday: 10K at 9:00 a.m.; easy afternoon at Horseshoe Bay; early dinner and lights‑out.
- Sunday: Marathon 7:00 a.m. or Half 9:00 a.m.; meet at Barr’s Bay Park for the finisher festival; sunset stroll on the waterfront.
Verified essentials at a glance
- Dates: Jan 16–18, 2026.
- Events: Butterfield Mile (Fri 7:00 p.m.); BF&M | Argus 10K Run 9:00 a.m./Walk 9:10 a.m. and 5K Run 9:05 a.m./Walk 9:10 a.m. (Sat); PwC Marathon 7:00 a.m., PwC Half Marathon/Relay 9:00 a.m. (Sun).
- Challenge formats: Full BTC = Mile + 10K + Marathon; Half BTC = Mile + 10K + Half; separate 5K does not count toward BTC.
- Registration and expo: Registration open; expo and number pickup Friday at Hamilton Princess.
- Course notes: WA‑certified, Boston‑qualifying Marathon starts at Royal Naval Dockyard, finishes at Barr’s Bay Park; Half starts/finishes in Hamilton; rum stops on Sunday.
Pick a challenge, book flights to BDA, and set sights on a January run‑cation with harbor lights, ocean breezes, and finish‑line festivities by the sea. The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2026 is three days of running and celebration—register now, train smart, and come ready to earn the jacket and the bragging rights.
