The second longest established road race in Bermuda returns to the Island’s roads this Sunday, 40 years after it was first held.Formerly known as the BTFA half-marathon, the race is now called the Hannover Re BNAA Half-Marathon and 10K in recognition of its new sponsors and the change on name by the BTFA, which is now the Bermuda National Athletics Association.The 13.1-mile road race has been held in various locations since its inaugural running in March, 1972. This weekend will be the 41st running of the event. The only Island road race with a longer history is the May 24 Half-Marathon Derby, which dates back to 1909.On Sunday competitors will gather on South Road opposite the Botanical Gardens and run towards Hamilton, turning around on East Broadway at the BUEI and heading back along Point Finger Road and returning to South Road where half-marathon athletes will continue eastward, turning onto Paynter’s Road and then returning to the finish line opposite the Botanical Gardens.Runners in the shorter 10K will follow the same route but will only go as far east as the top of McGall’s Hill before turning around and heading back to the finish.The present route was established by former co-race directors Glenn Robinson, of Ashlan Clinic, and April Vesey who oversaw the event for five years.Last year’s half-marathon overall winner was Gideon Kigotho in one hour 22 minutes and 41 seconds, while Deon Breary was first woman in 1.33.51.Spencer Conway is this year’s race director and the deadline for race entries is tomorrow.There will be prizes for the top three in each age division in both races, as well as for the overall winners. Both the half-marathon and 10K will start at 8am. Entries can be made online at www.racedayworld.com.