This coming Sunday sees the start of the 40th edition of the Gozo Half Marathon. The event is the largest and longest standing athletic event in Gozo attracting hundreds of athletes, with over 400 participants taking part last year.

Applications are still be accepted and the organisers said that prospective applicants can participate in the half marathon (13.1 mile), 8 mile and 13.1 mile mountain bike races. Children can take part in the 4km or 2km, depending on their ages.

Registration for the 2 km Fun Run is open to all ages, making it possible for the whole family to participate and enjoy a day out.

All races start at 9.15am and conveniently start and end at the Xaghra Square. A total of 89 trophies will be awarded to the best performers.

The fee is inclusive of a participation medal, transport between Mgarr Ferry Terminal and Xaghra Square, as well as showering and sanitary facilities.

Late application fees now apply and no applications will be accepted after the 24th of April.

Interested participants can register for any of the races online at www.gozomarathon.org/apply/.

For more information please visit www.gozomarathon.org. The organisers can be contacted through email on info@gozomarathon.org or by telephone on 79797957.

The Gozo Half Marathon Organising Committee lies within the Xaghra Youth Centre and is being proudly supported by Xaghra Local Council, the Ministry for Gozo, Malta Tourism Authority, San Michel and Gatorade.

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