Bermuda Day weekend success
Congratulations to all members of Bermuda’s triathlon community who competed across the Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby and Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race.
Welcome
Good day, triathletes and supporters.
May was an exciting month for Bermuda triathlon, with our athletes achieving success both at home and abroad. From victories on Bermuda Day to career-best performances on the world stage, Bermuda triathletes continued to showcase the strength and depth of our sport.
Below are highlights from the month and a look ahead to a busy summer season.
Past newsletters
- Current: May 2026 (this page)
- April 2026
- Early season 2026 — 22 March 2026
Remaining 2026 race calendar
The following events remain on the 2026 BTA calendar.
| Date | Event | Distance | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Clarien Iron Kids | Super Sprint | Clearwater |
| 15 Jun | Heroes Day Home Event | Sprint | TBD |
| 21 Jun | Liberty Triathlon – Sprint National Championship | Sprint | Hamilton |
| 29 Jun – 3 Jul | BTA Junior Summer Camp | — | Clearwater |
| 7 Sep | Labour Day Home Event | Sprint | TBD |
| 20 Sep | AON Mixed Team Relay | Super Sprint | Clearwater |
| 23–25 Oct* | CARIFTA Triathlon Championships | — | Bermuda |
| 15 Nov | Cambridge Beaches Triathlon | Sprint | Dockyard |
*Tentative pending final confirmation.
CARIFTA Triathlon — Bermuda 2026
CARIFTA Triathlon is tentatively scheduled for 23–25 October 2026 in Bermuda. Planning is underway with the Local Organising Committee, with further updates expected as preparations progress.
Local racing & community news
Local racing & community news
Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby
Olympian and professional triathlete Tyler Smith and Maddie Durkin both captured one of Bermuda’s most prestigious road running titles at the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby, with Smith winning the men’s division in 1:10:49 and Durkin the women’s in 1:27:56 (15th overall).
The performances highlighted the continued strength of Bermuda’s triathlon community across endurance sport.
Jackson Langley wins Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race
Junior triathlete Jackson Langley produced one of the standout performances of the Bermuda Day holiday weekend, winning the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race in 26:56.
Langley claimed victory ahead of six-time winner Dominique Mayho, while fellow triathlete Dylan Eiselt finished third overall, highlighting the strong presence of Bermuda triathletes in the event.
Congratulations to all BTA members and triathlon families who participated over the Bermuda Day weekend.
International racing
International racing
Erica Hawley records career-best WTCS finish
Congratulations to Bermuda Olympian Erica Hawley, who achieved the best World Triathlon Championship Series result of her career at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama in Japan.
Erica finished 23rd in a time of 1:54:14 against one of the strongest fields in world triathlon.
Congratulations Erica on another milestone performance representing Bermuda on the world stage.
Emily Taylor-Nagel podiums in Spain
Emily Taylor-Nagel delivered an outstanding performance at Challenge Salou in Spain, finishing:
- 1st Female — 30–34 age group
- 3rd Female — overall
Emily crossed the line in 4:36:59 and continues to establish herself as one of Bermuda’s leading long-course athletes.
Congratulations Emily on a fantastic result.
Clifford Roberts — Ironman 70.3 Victoria
Clifford Roberts represented Bermuda at Ironman 70.3 Victoria, continuing the strong presence of Bermudian athletes in international long-course racing.
Nick Pilgrim — Americas Triathlon Cup Ixtapa
At the Americas Triathlon Cup in Ixtapa, Mexico, Nick Pilgrim picked up a puncture on the bike and rode an estimated 10 km of the 20 km leg on a flat. He still came home 66th in 1:08:45.
His swim and run were strong — without the mechanical, Nick would have been fighting for a much higher place. Congratulations to him for seeing it through on a tough day.
Junior programme
Junior programme
Bermuda juniors impress in Richmond
A strong Bermuda team travelled to Richmond, Virginia, to compete in the East Coast Triathlon Festival against some of the strongest junior athletes in North America.
Placings below are within each race division unless noted. Draft-legal elite races are by age band; non-draft youth results are by age group within the youth triathlon.
Youth Elite Male (13–15) — draft legal
- Jens Drea — 10th of 47
- Ethan Smith — 13th
- Jacob Leclerc — 15th
- Spencer Haldeman — 18th
- Ronan Davidge — 31st
Youth Elite Female (13–15) — draft legal
- Sophia Leclerc — 14th of 30
- Riana Robinson — finished (DQ)
- Zara Bule — finished (DQ)
Junior Male (16–19) — draft legal
- Dylan Eiselt — 17th of 74 (57:40.50 PB)
- Lucas Bule — 41st (1:02:44)
Junior Female (16–19) — draft legal
- Madison Schindel — 57th of 76 (1:12:48)
Non-draft youth triathlon — by age group
- Elliott Davidge — 3rd (9–10 age group)
- Calvin Haldeman — 6th (11–12 age group)
- Lucas Eiselt — 9th (11–12 age group)
One of the standout performances came from Dylan Eiselt, who finished 17th in the Junior Male (16–19) draft-legal race in a personal-best 57:40.50. Competing as one of only two 16-year-olds in the field, Dylan finished ahead of many older competitors in a highly competitive race.
The event provided valuable draft-legal racing experience as Bermuda’s junior athletes continue to develop and compete internationally.
Youth Olympic Games qualification
Youth Olympic Games qualification
Bermuda has secured one male qualification place for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
This represents a significant achievement for Bermuda’s junior triathlon programme and reflects the continued progress being made by our young athletes, coaches and support teams.
Further information regarding athlete selection and nomination will be communicated once confirmed through the appropriate channels.
CARIFTA 2026 update
CARIFTA 2026 update
Planning continues for the CARIFTA Triathlon Championships, tentatively scheduled for 23–25 October 2026 in Bermuda.
The Local Organising Committee continues to meet regularly as preparations progress for welcoming the Caribbean’s top junior triathletes to Bermuda.
Further updates will be shared as planning milestones are reached.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Clarien Iron Kids
Saturday 13 June · Clearwater Beach.
Iron Kids remains one of Bermuda’s most important youth sporting events and a fantastic introduction to multisport racing. We encourage all young athletes to get involved.
Thursday Super Sprint Series
The popular Thursday evening Super Sprint Series returns on 4 June at Clearwater Beach.
Race format:
- 300m swim
- 8km bike
- 2km run
The series runs weekly throughout the summer (excluding Cup Match).
Whether you are an experienced triathlete, a junior athlete developing race skills, or trying triathlon for the first time, we encourage you to come along and participate.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our events throughout the year.
Closing
Closing
May showcased the strength and depth of Bermuda triathlon, from success on Bermuda Day to impressive performances on the international stage.
We look forward to seeing everyone at Clearwater as the summer racing season gets underway.
Bermuda Triathlon Association
Contributions & distribution
Contributions & distribution
If you, your child, or someone you know has competed overseas, achieved a notable result, or has triathlon news to share, please send details and photos to the BTA so we can include them in future newsletters.