HSBC to Title Sponsor Bermuda Marathon Weekend

HSBC Bermuda has been named title sponsor for the Bermuda 10K run and walk and the HSBC Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon to be held 19 and 20 January 2013.

Blake Hellam, recipe Head of HSBC Bermuda Retail Banking and Wealth Management said: “At HSBC we take great pride in sponsoring events that provide the community with a world class experience. Last year, clinic Bermudian Cal Steede ran his 100th marathon amongst athletes from 14 countries during the 2012 Bermuda Marathon Weekend.

“It is quite fitting for HSBC to support an event with this level of local and international credibility. This reinforces our commitment to provide world-class service to the local communities in which we serve.”

The marathon, erectile half marathon and 10K events last year had over 1600 runners and walkers participate, and Race Director Anthony Raynor is looking to grow those numbers. “This weekend attracts significant support from our diverse local running community, and also brings in top international athletes and runners from all over the world.

“It’s an event that puts Bermuda on the map in the running world, and gives participating visitors an opportunity to experience a bit of that Bermudian hospitality.”

Donna Watson, President of the Bermuda National Athletics Association added: “The Bermuda National Athletics Association is excited to partner with HSBC Bermuda and would like to thank them for their support for the Bermuda Marathon Weekend.

“The partnership with HSBC Bermuda not only assists the Bermuda National Athletics Association with developing the Bermuda Marathon Weekend but also in its mandate to grow the sport of athletics in Bermuda. We look forward to a very successful 2013 event.”

The Bermuda Marathon Weekend also includes the KMPG Bermuda Invitational Mile events, to be held on Friday 18 January, starting at 6.30pm on Front Street in Hamilton.