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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Marshall Clocks Blazing Time at Philadelphia Half Marathon
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Bermudian distance runner Lamont Marshall has opened his competitive season in emphatic style, recording a lightning-fast time of 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 19 seconds (1:11:19) at the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon this morning.
Marshall's blistering pace not only set a strong marker for his season ahead but also saw him dominate his Age Group, claiming the Masters Division victory. His time was quick enough to secure an impressive 9th place finish overall in the competitive Open Division field.
The race course itself provided a scenic, albeit challenging, backdrop for the runners, starting along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the city's cultural Museum District.
The route winds through Philadelphia’s most scenic and historic neighbourhoods, offering competitors a journey through the city's diverse landscapes.,
Marshall's performance demonstrates he is already in top form as he targets his major objectives for the coming year. His 1:11:19 finish is a major early-season statement.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Bermuda Pacers Shine at USA Cross Country Championships
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The Bermuda Pacers Track Club delivered a series of outstanding performances at the 2025 Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships held in Knoxville, Tennessee, with several young athletes achieving top finishes against strong international competition.
The standout performance of the day came from Naomi MacGuinness in the Girls 3k Run (11-12 division). MacGuinness ran a sensational race to claim the second-place spot on the podium, clocking an impressive time of 11:08.14. Her result was the highest placement for the Bermudian contingent.
The Boys 5k Run (15-18 division) saw two Bermuda Pacers athletes secure crucial top-ten finishes. Gianluca Bortoli led the pair, finishing ninth overall with a strong time of 17:25.58. Just behind him, Sanchez Smith came in tenth place, running 17:26.37. Tobia Goodchild also competed in the same race, finishing 28th with a time of 18:53.81, ensuring a solid team effort.
In the youngest division competing, Elliott Davidge showed great promise in the Boys 2k Run (6-8), securing a top-ten finish by coming home in tenth place with a time of 7:50.20.
The Girls 5k Run (15-18) saw determined efforts from the Bermudian runners, with Jaeda Grant placing 23rd (23:17.75) and Azari Jones finishing 45th (24:00.57).
The Girls 4k Run (13-14) was a tightly packed finish for the Pacers, with Elena Bortoli leading the group in 25th place (17:10.75), followed closely by Zara Bule in 28th (17:23.53), and Riana Robinson in 29th (17:18.02). Meanwhile, in the Boys 4k Run (13-14), Spencer Halderman finished 25th with a time of 15:13.07.
The results confirm the growing talent within the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and promise an exciting future for distance running on the island.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Pacers Heading to Tennessee Championships
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This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will continue to promote their club’s overseas experiences as they compete in the 2025 Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships in Knoxville Tennessee.
The 12-member team will compete in 7 Individual Age Groups from the 8 and under Boys' Division to the 17-18 Girls’ Division.
Last year’s event attracted over 1800 cross country runners competing in 18 Divisions from all over the United States.
The team will be led by distance runners Gianluco Bortoli , Tobiah Goodchild both will compete in the Boys 15-16 Division. While Jeada Grant and Azari Jones will compete in the 17-18, & 15-16 Girls’ Divisions respectively.
The Boys will run in a 5 K race, and Girls will compete in a 4 K race. The club has also invited DNA distance runner Stanchez Smith to join the team. Smith will compete in the 15-16 Boys’ Division and run in the 5 K event.
Other members of the team consist of distance runners Riana Robinson, Elena Bortoli, Zara Bule, Ronan Davidge, Spencer Halderman and Naomi MacGuinness. Robinson, Bortoli, Bule Davidge and Halderman will compete in the 13-14 Boys and Girls’ division and run 3 k and 4 K respectively while MacGuinness will compete in the 11-12 Girl’s Division running a 3k.
The youngest member of the team is Elliott Davidge. Davidge will compete in the 8 and under Boy’s Division and run a 2-k race.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Prunty & Ruiz Claim Beyond Fitness 5K Titles
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Adam Prunty and Teresa Ruiz navigated a competitive field to be crowned the Male and Female Champions respectively at the recent MMC Beyond Fitness 5K road race.
Prunty secured the men's title with a strong performance, breaking the tape in a winning time of 17 minutes and 8 seconds. He was closely trailed by Sanchez Smith, who finished just eight seconds behind to take second place in 17:16. The final spot on the men's podium went to Christopher Harris, who clocked a time of 17:45.
In the women's race, Teresa Ruiz delivered a commanding run to claim the female championship. She was the seventh runner overall across the finish line, recording a time of 19:58. The battle for the runner-up spot saw Colette Durkin finish as the thirteenth overall competitor, securing second place among the women with a time of 20:33. Christine Dailey completed the female top three, finishing twenty-second overall and rounding out the podium with a time of 21:19.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 MMC Beyond Fitness 5K Road Race Results
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Countdown to Beyond Fitness 5k
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The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to inform motorists that the MMC Beyond Fitness 5k race will occur on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, between 8:30 am and 10:00 am.
The following roads will be affected:
The 5k race commences at the corner of Dundonald Street and Cedar Avenue. The participants turn right onto Marsh Folly Road and continue along Palmetto Road to the roundabout where they exit onto Dock Hill.
They turn left onto North Shore Road and then left onto Black watch Pass. The participants turn right into Marsh Folly Road, then left onto Cedar Avenue. They turn right into Dundonald Street and proceed to the finish line at the Masters Home Centre car park.
The race will commence on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at 8:30 am and is expected to conclude by 10:00 am. Police Officers and Race Marshals will be present to direct traffic. All motorists are expected to use caution and avoid collisions with the race participants. Motorists are asked to follow the instructions given by the Police Officers and Race Marshals to assist with traffic control for this event.
There will be no road closures for this event.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wish to encourage the full cooperation of the motoring public and apologizes for any inconvenience that may result. Should there be any questions regarding this event, please direct queries to the attention of the race representative, Sharon Craig, at 704-1626.
In addition, the Bermuda police are hereby authorized to "Close off" streets or portions of streets and authorize parking as the Commissioner of Police decides.
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