Hamilton, Bermuda, November 5, 2025 — The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge (“CBTC”) is pleased to announce that British Long-Distance Runner & World Marathon Champion Paula Radcliffe MBE, has agreed to be the honorary guest speaker for the January 2026 race weekend to be held Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18.
Paula Radcliffe is a three-time winner of both the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005) and the New York City Marathon (2004, 2007, 2008), as well as the 2002 Chicago Marathon champion and the 2005 World Marathon Champion in Helsinki. She was formerly the fastest female marathoner in history, holding the women’s world record of 2:15:25 for sixteen years (2003–2019) until it was broken by Brigid Kosgei at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
Ms. Radcliffe is also a former world champion in the marathon, half marathon, and cross country, and a European champion in both the 10,000 metres and cross country. On the track, she earned a silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1999 World Championships and captured the 5000 metres title at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. She also represented Great Britain in four consecutive Olympic Games (1996–2008). Throughout her career, Ms. Radcliffe received numerous honours, including BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Laureus World Comeback of the Year, World Athletics (formerly IAAF) World Athlete of the Year, and AIMS World Athlete of the Year (three times). She was inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. She sits on the IAAF Athletes Commission and Cross-Country Committee, and was also on a WHO Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity as well as advising various IOC commissions from the athlete perspective.
Managing Director of Global Atlantic Re, Darryl Herrick, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Paula Radcliffe to Bermuda for the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Her legacy in long-distance running and her commitment to inspiring athletes around the world align perfectly with the spirit of this event. Global Atlantic Re is proud to host the Pasta Dinner and support a weekend that celebrates endurance, excellence, and community. Paula’s presence will undoubtedly elevate the experience for participants and guests alike, bringing unmatched energy and inspiration to the weekend.”
Chubb’s Chief Administration Office Bermuda Operations, Samantha Froud, said “We are delighted to welcome Paula Radcliffe, a true icon in the world of distance running, as our honorary guest speaker for the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Her remarkable achievements and dedication to the sport embody the spirit of excellence and perseverance that we celebrate at Chubb. We look forward to her inspiring presence and the positive impact she will have on our participants, the Bermuda community, and visiting athletes from around the world.”
Erin Wright, Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Bermuda Tourism Authority said, “The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge has become the official kick-off to Bermuda’s annual sports calendar and continues to set the gold standard for sporting events on our island. Bermuda Tourism Authority is proud to support this incredible running experience that brings together both our local community and international participants from around the world. Welcoming a world champion like Paula Radcliffe not only elevates the prestige of the event but also showcases Bermuda’s ability to host world-class sporting experiences in a destination unlike any other.”
Anna Laura Hocking, Marketing Director for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, stated “Paula Radcliffe is a name synonymous with marathon excellence and world records. Recognized as one of the greatest female marathoners in history, having her join us in Bermuda will be an incredible honour. A legend in the world of endurance running, Paula continues to inspire athletes around the globe. I recently had the privilege of meeting her at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where she not only competed but also spoke at the marathon expo, captivating everyone with her passion and humility. We are thrilled to have Paula Radcliffe as the lead speaker for the 2026 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge and are confident that her involvement will help attract more overseas runners to Bermuda for an unforgettable weekend of racing around our beautiful island.”
Ms. Radcliffe will be speaking at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Pasta Dinner, presented and hosted by Global Atlantic Re, on Saturday January 17 at 6pm, at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. Tickets for the Pasta Dinner cost $50 per person and are available for purchase on www.bermudatrianglechallenge.com.
The CBTC is an international three-day running event that will begin on Friday, January 16, 2026, with the Butterfield Mile, continues Saturday, January 17, 2026, with the Allshores 10k & 5k events, and culminates on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with the PwC Bermuda Marathon, Bermuda Half Marathon, and Bermuda Half Marathon Relay. Runners also have the option of running the Full Triangle Challenge or the Half Triangle Challenge, which sees participants complete three races in three days: the mile on Friday, the 10k on Saturday, and either the full marathon or half marathon on Sunday. To register please visit: https://www.bermudatrianglechallenge.com/registration/