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There are just two months to go before il-Girja t’Ghawdex returns for its 51st edition, taking place on Sunday, the 26th of April. The event remains the largest and longest-standing athletic event in Gozo, welcoming both local and international athletes each year.
The organisers said that il-Girja t’Ghawdex continues to be a cornerstone of Gozo’s sporting calendar, attracting participants from around the globe and offering a unique running experience set against the island’s distinctive historical and natural backdrop.
Registrations for the 2026 edition are currently open. Athletes can choose from a range of races designed to suit all levels and interests, including a Half Marathon, 10km and 5km races, 10km and 5km walkathons, a 2km family fun run, as well as 2km and 900m races for children.
Both the Half Marathon and 10km routes are AIMS?certified, and the event holds a Gold Label status awarded by Athletics Malta.
The organisers explained that the Half Marathon and 10km routes have been carefully designed to showcase some of Gozo’s most iconic locations. Along the course, athletes pass landmarks such as the Cittadella, Tas?Salvatur Hill, Xaghra Square, Xwejni, the Qbajjar Salt Pans, Ta’ Pinu Shrine, and several other scenic and historic sites across the island.
Run Gozo traces its origins back to 1977, when a group of young people from the Xaghra Youth Centre organised the first edition. Five decades later, the event is still organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, united by a shared commitment to delivering a memorable and high?quality race experience.
Applications for the 2026 Run Gozo are open via www.rungozo.org. Athletes who register by the 15th of March, will receive a personalised race bib.
The organising committee would like to thank its main sponsors – Teamsport, Threls, GasanMamo Insurance, Bay Radio, San Michel, Gatorade, Ministry for Gozo and Planning, Visit Malta, Xag?ra Local Council and Kind’s Auto Sales Ltd.
Photo: il-Girja t’Ghawdex
