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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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De Coning & Patricios Conquer the Dunes on TC Day Two
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The focus of the 2026 Bermuda Triple Challenge shifted to the grueling sand and surf of the south shore today for the second leg of the weekend, the Butterfield & Vallis Island Challenge. After the tight urban sprint in St. George’s, the athletes faced a punishing test of endurance across the dunes and military-style obstacles of Warwick Camp.
In the Men’s Individual Division, Lourens de Coning delivered a dominant performance to claim the top spot. De Coning navigated the taxing coastal course in a winning time of 53:14.61, showing remarkable strength through the heavy sand sections. He was pushed hard by Jermiah Steede, who secured second place in 54:09.24, while Marquette Shumate claimed the final podium spot with a time of 1:00:49.66.
The Women’s Individual race saw Theresa Patricios rise to the occasion, crossing the line as the 11th participant overall in a time of 1:31:32.52. Following closely behind was Fahima Nakamanya, who secured her second podium finish of the weekend as the second female finisher in 1:33:24.70. Sue Weiss completed the women’s top three, finishing 13th overall with a time of 1:36:32.67.
In the Competitive Team of 3, The Divine Shower Handles—comprised of Max Sallee, Robin Dreyer, and Scott Oliver—took the honours. The trio showcased excellent coordination to clear the 25-plus obstacles in a combined time of 2:36:41.3, effectively putting themselves in a strong position ahead of tomorrow’s finale.
With two days down and only the Chubb Royal Challenge remaining at the Royal Naval Dockyard, the overall standings are beginning to take shape. The athletes now face one final assault on the obstacles as the "Triple" reaches its conclusion in the West End.
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Friday, March 13, 2026
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Lima & Lee Set the Pace as Triple Challenge Hits St. George’s
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 Team Obstakillas IslandStats.com
In a spectacular opening day that tested both raw speed and physical durability, the UNESCO World Heritage site provided a stunning backdrop for the first leg of the three-day functional fitness event. With a mix of urban sprinting and high-intensity obstacles, two names emerged as the clear frontrunners for the overall titles.
In the Individual Men’s Division, Cody Lima delivered a masterclass in efficiency. Lima tore through the course to claim an emphatic victory, stopping the clock in a blistering 18:07. His nearest rival, Philip Woollins, secured second place in 20:40, while Jack Caccioppo rounded out the podium with a solid time of 24:04.
The Women’s Division saw Steph Lee assert her dominance early on. Lee’s performance was particularly impressive as she secured seventh place overall in the entire field, clocking in at 26:49.
Trish Chillemi followed as the second female finisher, placing 14th overall with a time of 35:07, while Fahima Nakamanya claimed the third female spot and 15th overall, crossing the line just behind in 35:59.
The Competitive Team of 3 Division proved to be a tighter affair, with tactical coordination proving just as vital as individual strength.
The aptly named Obstakillas, featuring the trio of Alex Southern, Alexander Miller, and Brianna Ray, emerged victorious after a relentless display, finishing in 22:21. They were closely pursued by the Trio de Mayonnaise—Dominic White, Greg Palmer, and Phil Simpson—who took second place with a time of 23:12.
The final podium spot went to Team BFB, as Frederique Wagener, Kurt Thomas, and Steph Chai navigated the course in 23:32 to keep themselves within striking distance heading into the second day of competition.
The Triple Challenge is far from over, as the athletes now transition from the tight corners of St. George's to the taxing sand and surf of the south shore for the next stage. With Lima and Lee holding significant leads, the pressure is on the chasing pack to find an answer before the final showdown at the Royal Naval Dockyard.
The event continues tomorrow, with organizers expecting even larger crowds as the difficulty level ramps up on the island’s famous beaches.
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Sunday, March 08, 2026
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Trott & Sprincova Claim Lindo’s to Lindo’s Titles
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Sean Trott and Stepanka Sprincova delivered masterclasses in road racing to be crowned the male and female champions of the 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run. The popular point-to-point course saw a competitive field of runners line up at the start in Warwick before navigating the winding roads to the finish line at the Lindo’s storefront in Devonshire.
In the men’s elite field, Trott asserted his dominance early and never looked back, crossing the line in a winning time of 33:46. His performance left the rest of the chasing pack battling for the remaining podium spots. Dennis Mbelenzi secured a resilient second-place finish, stopping the clock at 36:04, while Adam Prunty rounded out the top three with a well-earned time of 36:36.
The women’s title was claimed by the clinical Sprincova, who produced an exceptional run to finish thirteenth overall among the entire field. Clocking in at 41:04, she maintained a comfortable gap over her nearest rival, Teresa Ruiz, who crossed the line as the second female finisher in 41:50. The final spot on the women’s podium was secured by Kristen Robinson, who finished twenty-fourth overall in a time of 43:33 to cap off a morning of high-quality distance running on the island.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Lindo’s to Lindo’s Results
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Sunday, March 08, 2026
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Tears & Triumphs at KPMG Races in Botanical Gardens
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The Botanical Gardens was a scene of both smiles and tears as the next generation of Bermudian distance runners gathered for the KPMG Round the Grounds Junior Running Races. The day began with the youngest competitors in the four-year-old category and concluded with a high-stakes finale featuring the teenage elite in the thirteen to sixteen age group.
Lucas Ferreira and Tammy Richardson-Augustus were the standout performers in the premier mile event, being crowned the male and female champions of the thirteen to sixteen years old category. Ferreira displayed a clinical finishing kick to stop the clock at 5:33.61, while Richardson-Augustus secured the female title by finishing second overall in a time of 5:37.37.
In the eleven to twelve years old mile, Evelyn Fahy delivered one of the most dominant performances of the afternoon. Fahy was the first athlete across the line regardless of gender, recording a rapid winning time of 5:19.42. Joshua Cann claimed the male title in the same age bracket, finishing behind Fahy with a time of 6:09.55.
The competition remained fierce in the nine to ten years old mile division. Nolan Horrobin emerged victorious in the boys' race, leading the field home in 5:26.14. He was followed by Tru Dillas in second place with a time of 5:33.68, while Emilio Roberts Pitcher secured the final spot on the podium after being clocked at 5:36.13.
In the girls' nine to ten years old category, Kamari Brooks-Gibbons claimed the gold with a well-paced run of 6:02.32. Freya Dunkle earned the silver medal in 6:11.65, finishing just ahead of Liliana Corbett, who completed the podium with a third-place time of 6:17.37. The event once again highlighted the depth of young athletic talent on the island as families and supporters cheered the competitors through the challenging garden course.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 KPMG Round the Grounds Junior Running Races Results
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Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Woollins and Durkin Claim Top Honours at Fidelity 5K
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The local road running season reached another high point as a competitive field gathered for the Fidelity 5K Run and Walk. In a morning defined by tactical racing along the scenic Crow Lane and Harbour Road circuit, Philip Woollins and Colette Durkin emerged as the standout performers to claim the overall male and female titles.
Woollins, who has been in fine form throughout the winter months, delivered a clinical performance to distance himself from the chasing pack. He crossed the finish line in 17 minutes and 51 seconds, showcasing the same speed that saw him clinch the Butterfield & Vallis 5K title just last month. He was closely pursued by Corey Brunton, who pushed the pace in the final mile to secure second place in 17:59, while Mike Neill rounded out the men’s podium with a strong finish of 18:11.
The women's race saw Durkin exert her authority early on. Durkin, placing an impressive fifth overall in the combined field, stopped the clock at 18:42 to secure a comfortable victory. Her performance marks a significant step up from her recent second-place finish in January and cements her status as one of the island's premier female distance runners.
Stepanka Sprincova continued her consistent run of podium finishes, taking the second female spot and seventh overall with a time of 19:00. The final spot on the women's podium went to Teresa Ruiz, who broke the 20-minute barrier with a time of 20:00 flat to finish 14th in the overall standings.
The event, which serves as a memorial to David Saul and supports Dementia Bermuda, once again drew a significant turnout of both competitive runners and charity walkers, reinforcing the community spirit that defines the Bermuda road running calendar.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Fidelity 5K Run and Walk Results
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