The race is a double loop on a very narrow two lane road that is not closed to traffic. There are knee high to shoulder high walls along the course and only a few spots with side walks. Only 200 people ran the marathon but there were a bunch of half marathoners doing the first loop too. There was wind and rain for the first 10 miles. Although the organizers can't control the weather, the course really needs to be closed off. One runner was hit by a car and taken to the hospital, she was released latter with minor injuries. Bermuda is beautiful the people friendly and the course is very scenic. In the pouring down rain the fans were out there cheering us on. The water and gatorade supplies were great. The organizers did a great job with everything. If they could close the road it would be perfect. The cost of the trip is expensive. Food is about double the price there (although it was delicious). The rooms are $200 or more a night. Airfare is high. It was a good race and a good experience but it will be awhile before I consider doing it again.

Welcome to a challenge! This course does everyting it can to try and beat you....endless hills, soft limestone pavement, head winds, tail winds, cross winds, solitude, rain, wind, sun and of coarse, the complete satisfaction when I did a PR on this beauty!!! My pink racing number will be hung with a smile. I earned it.

I ran Bermuda in 1999. It's a beautiful two lap course. The fan support was the best I've ever seen in over 20 marathons. They printed out a program guide in the paper with all the race numbers and registrants names. All the residents come out to the side of the road and cheer for you by name! My only surprise was the prevalence of first time charity runners. This is not a good course for first time marathoners. It's quite hilly and is warm and humid. It seemed like about 2/3 of the race was charity groups, so without them, it wouldn't be much of an event. Lovely island, fantastic people!!

This was my first marathon in January, 2002. Bermuda was a lovely place to spend a few days of vacation in January though the weather was humid and only occasionally sunny. The Bermudans were incredibly friendly and very supportive.

I was part of a Team In Training contingent that made up about 400 of the 600 participants so the comaraderie was very high.

I had a hard time on the second lap because of the humidity, hills, and moped exhaust. Also, I could have done with a little more food on the course. I would recommend doing this marathon if you are looking for a nice place to get away to in January and you don't mind some challenges to your race.

Quite a challenging course, lots of hills, but very scenic views and beautiful vistas around this 2 lap course for the marathon. Very good value- 25$ entry fee.Very good runners, but not a very elite field. Ran a sub-par 3:28, and most of the second lap I ran with no other runners in site. Overall, a great place to visit, people are extremely warm & freindly, and the most scenic course I`ve done in 20 marathons.

On most days I 'don't do hills' but to run a 1/2 marathon, I did the Bermuda hills. Wow! Tough Course! Breathtaking scenery though. At the end of the toughest hill was the most unforgetable view. The local Bermudians were great. So hospitable and cheering the entire course. I could not find check in however which made for a rough beginning. The weather is not that sunny either so don't expect to tan. Just expect to see a great island, run a great race and enjoy a quick winter getaway with a great personal reward at the end.