Dennis Mbelenzi and Natasha Harvey have been crowned the elite champions of the 2026 PwC Bermuda Marathon after a grueling morning of distance running across the island’s scenic but challenging terrain.
The victory marks a triumphant return to form for Mbelenzi, who dominated the men’s field from the outset. He crossed the finish line in a commanding time of 2:29:07, finishing more than three minutes clear of his nearest rival. Ian Tibbals secured a respectable second-place finish with a time of 2:32:29, while Ciaran McGonagle rounded out the podium spots by taking third in 2:52:52.
In the Women’s marathon, Natasha Harvey produced a stellar performance to claim the title. Finishing 13th overall among the entire field, Harvey clocked a winning time of 3:26:32. She was followed by Annie Ford, who secured the second female spot and 18th overall in 3:29:50. The third female finisher was Xuanhuong Tonnu, who crossed the line 21st overall in 3:31:42.
While the marathoners tackled the full 26.2-mile course, the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon provided its own share of high-speed drama and elite international competition.
American standout Andrew Wacker added another title to his decorated weekend, claiming the men's half marathon crown in 1:07:45. Wacker was pushed throughout the early stages by Aaron Willingham, who eventually took second place in 1:08:06. JP Flavin, a consistent performer on the Bermuda circuit, finished in third place with a time of 1:09:16.
The women’s half marathon saw Ellie Stevens continue her dominant streak in the Atlantic. Stevens finished as the 10th runner overall, stopping the clock at 1:20:31 to secure the top spot on the podium. She was followed closely by Anna Vess, who crossed the line next in 1:21:41. Natalie Whitty completed the top three for the women, finishing 12th overall in a time of 1:22:40.
The results cap off a sensational weekend of racing for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, which saw hundreds of local and international athletes descend on the island for three days of competitive running.
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