2019 GIG Malta Marathon - 24th February
OFFICIAL: 23/Feb @ 20:20 - The Malta Marathon Organizing Committee together with its safety officers have taken the unfortunate decision to cancel the 2019 GiG Malta Marathon (Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Walkathon). This decision is based on the current weather conditions and the forecast for tomorrow that indicates a further deterioration. This decision has been taken in the interest of the safety of the participants, the volunteers, the general public and all third parties involved.
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Following the 9th consecutive record number of participants since 2009 till 2018, we are confident that in 2019 we will be seeing another record number of participants taking part in the GiG Malta Marathon. Applications for the 2019 GiG Malta Marathon will open on the 1st of October 2018. To apply go to the Applications section of this website. Traffic delays and deviations are expected on race day. Plan ahead and check out the traffic route/map for further instructions. There will be no public transport services between 08:00 and 11:30 from Attard, Ta' Qali, Mriehel, St. Venera and Hamrun to Valletta. During race time some routes will be diverted and some bus stops will not be served. |
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The Inspire Foundation is the Official Charity of The 2019 GiG Malta Marathon - Inspire works with children and adults with various disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism, to help them achieve the highest levels of independence.
2019 House Of Sport Gaudos Half Marathon, 10k run & walk - 12th May (Gozo's fastest Half Marathon and 10K and the fastest growing event in Gozo)
This is the only race in Gozo that is organised by the Malta Marathon Organising Committee and is the first one following the Malta Marathon. The race season for the MMOC ends with this race and will commence again in September with the H'Attard 5K..
Applications open on 1st January 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
The following are other road races that the Malta Marathon Organising Committee stage, that will lead up to the 2020 GiG Malta Marathon and those that follow.
2019 Go Sport Attard 5k run & walk - 15th September (Malta' largest 5K with 1,174 finishers in 2018, up from 508 in 2017)
This is a short and sweet 1st Malta Marathon Organising Committiee race of the season that paves the way through other MMOC races till the 2020 GiG Malta Marathon & Half Marathon.
Applications open on 1st July 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
2019 Mdina Glass Ladies Running Club 10k run & walk - 13th October (Malta's largest 10K, open to Males & Females, 1,117 finishers in 2018, up from 509 finishers in 2017)
The 2018 Mdina Glass LRC 10K saw a record number of participants. We aim to have another record in 2019.
Applications open on 1st July 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
2019 Express Trailers Zurrieq Half Marathon and 10k run & walk - 10th November (Malta's 2nd largest combined Road Race after the Malta Marathon)
Once again the 2018 Express Trailers Zurrieq Half Marathon and 10K saw a record number of participants with 301 HM and 1,057 10K finishers. It just keeps on getting better and bigger.
Applications open on 1st August 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
2019 House Of Sport Mdina 2 Spinola Xmas 10.8 mile traditional Road Race - 22nd December (Malta's 2nd largest single Road Race following the Malta Marathon)
Malta’s second most popular athletic event after the Malta Marathon, with 1,330 finishers in 2018. It's the oldest race in Malta retaining the same route for 40 years.
Applications open on 1st October 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
2020 Go Sport Attard 10k run & walk - 19th January (Malta's 2nd largest 10K and 5th largest Road Race)
This event is the last one that the Malta Marathon Organising Committiee holds before the 2020 GiG Malta Marathon and Half Marathon. This race has proven extremely popular with 1,058 finishers in 2019 despite very cold and rainy conditions, up from 710 finishers in 2018.
Applications open on 10th November 2019. To apply go to the Applications page.
The official closing date for each race may change in accordance to the number of applications received. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis.
