Bermuda Triangle Challenge
Take on The Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2025
Can you survive the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge (BTC)? Enjoy the Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend in this former British colony off the east coast of the USA. Earn the coveted BTC medal and amazing swag (including the BTC Jacket!) by running the Butterfield Mile on Friday evening, the BF&M 10K run/walk on Saturday morning and either the PwC Marathon or Half-Marathon on Sunday. Earn big-time bragging rights for either the Full Challenge or the Half Challenge! The option to enter just one of the races is available as well. A 5K run/walk on Saturday morning is also included in the weekend’s running events!
Marathon Tours & Travel is the exclusive tour operator offering the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge VIP Package, which includes features that will make your race weekend extra special. Enjoy accommodation at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, the official race headquarters, at a special rate that includes breakfast. This deluxe 5-star resort is a Fairmont property, creating a luxurious atmosphere right in the heart of Hamilton Harbour. A welcome reception on Thursday kicks off the weekend that will be enjoyed with the camaraderie of your fellow competitors. Your weekend experience will conclude with the best Finisher Festival at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton that includes live entertainment; and free food and drink, featuring Goslings rum cocktails and Bermuda Craft Brewery beer!
Thom Gilligan, Chairman & Founder of Marathon Tours & Travel, conceived of the idea of this three-day event in 2008. Since then, runners have flocked to this island paradise to enjoy the warm Bermudian hospitality and mild temperatures that are perfect for running.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Guidance and support from our team
Transfers
Return airport transfers included
Trip Extension
Trip extension available upon request
Accommodation
Stay at the deluxe Hamilton Princess Resort and Beach Club
Entry
Exclusive 10% discount code to purchase guaranteed race entry
Celebration Party
Celebrate finishing at the post-race festival
Excursions
Shake-out run and welcome reception
A Helping Hand
MTT Hosts on-site
Medal Bling
Earn up to four medals! Great race swag!
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 16 January 2025
Arrival Day & Welcome Reception
Guests will be met upon arrival and transferred to the Hamilton Princess Resort & Beach Club in Hamilton. This deluxe 5-star resort is a Fairmont property, creating a luxurious atmosphere right in the heart of Hamilton Harbour. This evening join us for a welcome reception to enjoy a local beverage while meeting your fellow competitors.
Friday 17 January 2025
Shake-out Run, Expo & Front Street Mile
We will start the day with an optional shakeout run, which will include quick photo stops and an introduction to where weekend race events will happen. The rest of the day is free to explore this semi-tropical island famous for its pastel hued buildings, friendly locals and great shopping. The Bermuda Triangle Challenge (BTC) Expo and bib pickup is in the Harbourview Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. The Bank of Butterfield Front Street Mile starts at 19:00pm and is just a short one (1) kilometer walk from the hotel. The entire island lines Front Street to cheer on both locals and international visitors. Following the race enjoy one of the several local restaurants on Front Street.
(Breakfast included)
Saturday 18 January 2025
BF&M 5K, 10K & Pasta Dinner
This morning is the BF&M 5K & 10K. Our group will meet in the hotel lobby for our short ride by shuttle to the National Stadium, where the race and awards ceremony takes place. Upon arriving back at the hotel, the rest of the afternoon to relax poolside or perhaps rent a scooter to tour the island. There is a maximum speed limit of 20mph so no need to worry about speeders! Your package includes reservations at the pre-race pasta dinner with guest speaker TBC.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Sunday 19 January 2025
PwC Marathon, or PwC Half-Marathon
Those participating in the PwC Marathon will be shuttled by ferry from the hotel to the start, which is at the Dockyard located on the far end of the island. Runners participating in the PwC Half-Marathon are a short walk to the start on Front Street. Both events finish in the centre of Hamilton at Barr’s Park, which is about a quarter of a mile from the hotel. The post-race festival will keep you hydrated and entertained after your race as you celebrate your earned one, two, three or four medals!
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed 2025 Bermuda Triangle Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or Challenge at 10% discount
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the various races over the Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2025 weekend. All entry costs are discounted by 10% and available after you buy the accommodation package with us. A discount code and instructions will be sent.
Marathon Tours & Travel Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2025 package includes the following:
- Four night’s hotel accommodation at the deluxe 5-star Hamilton Princess Resort & Beach Club, official race headquarters
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Hotel taxes, resort fees and gratuities
- Return airport transfers
- Welcome reception
- Shake-out run
- Transportation to the Saturday BF&M 10K Run & Walk
- Pre-race pasta dinner with guest speaker
- Guidance and support from the Marathon Tours & Travel team
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
A longer stay?
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Travelling with children or 3 adults wanting to share?
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Rates ( all prices are per person in UK pounds sterling) 4 nights from Thursday 16th January, 2025 Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Hamilton Princess - Fairmont Room £ 1249 £ 1925 Extra Night £ 235 £395 Hamilton Princess -Luxury Fairmont Room £ 1299 £ 2025 Extra night £ 246 £ 415 Hamilton Princess - Signature Room £ 1509 £ 2445 Extra Night £ 292 £ 515
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Hotels
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Hamilton, BermudaHamilton Princess Resort & Beach Club
Our package includes accommodation at the Race Headquarters, perfectly located a walk from the start of the mile and half-marathon. The 10K is a short taxi ride or warm-up run. A ferry ride is provided from the hotel to the marathon start. Race check-in and all race related activities are centred at this deluxe property.
Overlooking the stunning blue waters of the Hamilton Harbour sits the Grand Dame of luxury Bermuda resorts, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. This deluxe 5-star resort is a Fairmont property, creating a luxurious atmosphere with panoramic views of the water, sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful yachts passing by at this Bermuda hotel.
Here at ‘The Pink Palace’, where history meets modern sensibility, experience Bermuda’s only luxury urban resort. Our Bermuda hotel is an urban oasis featuring beautifully appointed guest rooms; a stunning infinity-edge resort pool with uninterrupted views of Hamilton Harbour.
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club offers a range of luxurious guest rooms and suites. Choose from harbour, garden, pool, or city views. The recently renovated Poinciana Wing offers beautifully-appointed, modern one-bedroom suites and deluxe rooms.
ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
Fairmont Rooms – These comfortable, luxurious rooms are located in the historic main building and overlook the city of Hamilton. Each room boasts elegant wooden furniture, beautiful marble bathrooms, Keurig coffee makers, and business amenities including high speed internet access.
Fairmont Luxury Room – Found in the recently redeveloped Poinciana Wing, these contemporary rooms reflect the modern art sensibility of the hotel’s incredible art collection. What’s more, each room features a luxurious rainfall shower – perfect for washing away the sand and sun – and a cozy terrace for two to end the day in comfort. One bed only.
Signature Rooms – Newly renovated Signature Harbour View Rooms are located in the historic main building. Beautiful rooms are elegantly appointed with comfortable furnishings and a marble bathroom. Each room features a large balcony complete with a sitting area and lounge chair to enjoy the dramatic view of Hamilton Harbour.
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Event Information
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Race Dates:
- Bank of Butterfield Front Street Mile – Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM
- BF&M 5K – Saturday, January 18 at 9:05 AM
- BF&M 10K – Saturday, January 18 at 9:00 AM
- PwC Half-Marathon – Sunday, January 19 at 9:00 AM
- PwC Marathon – Sunday, January 19 at 7:00 AM
Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge (BTC): Test yourself with a unique combination of events by running the Bank of Butterfield Front Street Mile, the BF&M 10K and either the PwC Half-Marathon or PwC Marathon. Receive an individual medal for each event and the coveted BTC medal for completing either the full challenge or half-challenge.
Please note: The BF&M 5K run/walk is a stand-alone event and does not count as part of the full or half Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
Course:
The Bank of Butterfield Front Street Mile will see Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants share the stage as they run over the same course as the following 10 heats of invited runners. Invited runners will have competed for an invitation to race on Front Street or will have raced internationally. Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants will run in waves.
The BF&M Bermuda 10K RUN/WALK starts outside the National Sports Stadium and follows Middle Road in the center of the island until it loops onto North Shore Road for the return journey to finish inside the stadium. The course is constantly rolling hills with a long uphill at mile 5.
The PwC Bermuda Half-Marathon enjoys many breathtaking views of Bermuda’s South and North coasts. The rolling course is camouflaged by the changing shades of blue ocean, bright hues of pastel colored houses, lush greenery and fascinating architecture, it’s easy to see why they call Bermuda paradise.
The PwC Bermuda Marathon will start at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Runners will have the opportunity to run along the scenic, quiet Bermuda Railway Trail for approximately 4.3 miles through Somerset and into Southampton, leaving the trail briefly to run over the iconic Somerset Bridge, the world’s smallest drawbridge. The course will pass by some of Bermuda’s most famous beaches, including Horseshoe Bay, Jobson’s Cove, and Warwick Long Bay. Runners will join the PwC Bermuda Half-Marathon course just after mile 14 and follow the remaining 12 miles of the PwC Bermuda Half-Marathon course to the finish line on Front Street in Hamilton. The PWC Bermuda Marathon is a certified course and a Boston qualifier.
Temperature: Average temperatures range between 52F and 75F.
2025 Entry Fee: MTT clients will enjoy a 10% discount on entry fees! Once registered, you will receive a special code.
Eligibility:
- BF&M 5K participants must be 10 years or older on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
- BF&M 10K participants must be 12 years or older on Saturday, January 18, 2025
- There is no age restriction for the BF&M Bermuda 10K Walk
- PwC Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon participants must be 16 years old on Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Bermuda Triangle Challenge participants must be 16 years old on Friday, January 17, 2025 (first day of the event)
Time Limit: Marathon course support will discontinue at a 13 minute per mile pace. Marathoners not reaching 13 miles in 3.5 hours will be directed to the Bermuda Half-Marathon finish line.
Number Pickup: The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race Expo and Number Pickup is Friday, January 17 from 10 AM – 6 PM in the Harborview Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. More details here.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the orange button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bermuda’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
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Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Race Rules
Our itinerary and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed.
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Testimonials
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"Amazing swag..." - 2024
Amazing swag!!! Excellent quality finisher jacket, backpack also excellent quality, t-shirt very nice, the water belt and bottle….the swag was unbelievable.
"Simply superb in all areas...: - 2024Simply superb in all areas of pre-planning, information about the event, continuous updates, on-site support and activities!
Beautiful location and beautiful medal..." - 2024Beautiful location and beautiful medal, in a super fun weekend meeting great people!
"Bermuda was an excellent winter getaway..." - 2024Bermuda was an excellent winter getaway that had the perfect balance of running and free time to explore the island and enjoy the resort’s amenities (infinity pool & hot tub).
"A fun winter runcation.” - 2024A fun winter “runcation.”
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