Name: Il-Ġirja t'Għawdex by Run Gozo
Start: 2026-04-26
End: 2026-04-26
Location: Victoria

About the Event

Experience living history at Il-Ġirja t'Għawdex on April 26, 2026, celebrating the 51st edition of the very first road race in the Maltese Islands. Since its humble beginnings in 1977 with just 35 participants, this iconic event has grown into a premier international running festival on the beautiful island of Gozo. Organized by passionate volunteers from the Xaghra Youth Centre, the race combines a rich legacy with modern, European Athletics-certified standards. Join this historic celebration of running and become part of a tradition that has defined Maltese athletics for generations.

Races Offered

Gozo Half Marathon

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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07:30

10 km

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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07:40

10 km Walk

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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07:40

5 km

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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07:50

5 km Walk

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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07:50

2K family run

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Road running

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10:30

2K kids race

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Road running

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10:30

900m kids race

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 0.9K

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Type — Road running

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10:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Victoria.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.5° / 15.8°

wb_sunny 8.7° / 12.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 25.8 /

water_drop 78.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.5° / 15.8°

wb_sunny 8.7° / 12.8°

air 25.8 km/h

water_drop 78.8%

About Victoria

Victoria, also called Rabat is in Gozo. It should not be confused with another town called Rabat on the main island of Malta.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Il-Ġirja t'Għawdex by Run Gozo

About the Event

Races Offered

Gozo Half Marathon

10 km

10 km Walk

5 km

5 km Walk

2K family run

2K kids race

900m kids race

Weather Overview

About Victoria

Hotels & Places to Stay

Nearby Races

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Terrasini Half Marathon

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