Malta Marathon
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LifeStar Malta Marathon
The LifeStar Malta Marathon is a multi-distance running event held on 28 February 2027. The competitive courses take participants through a mix of countryside and urban areas, passing the yacht creeks of the Grand Harbour before reaching the finish line on the Sliema promenade. Both the full and half-marathon routes feature a net drop in elevation of 185 meters from start to finish.
The event offers several distances:
- 42.195 km (Full Marathon): Open to participants aged 18 and over, with a 5-hour time limit.
- 21.097 km (Half-Marathon and 'Endo' Walkathon): Open to participants aged 17 and over, with time limits of 3 hours for the half-marathon and 3.75 hours for the walkathon.
- 5 km (Charity Run & Walk): Open to participants aged 11 and over, with a 1-hour time limit.
- 1.5 km (Kids Race): Exclusive to participants of the Hall of Fame kids race.
The Marathon and Half-Marathon start in Mdina, while the 5 km and Kids Race start in Sliema. Participants can book transport from the finish area in Sliema to the start lines in Mdina. Baggage transport is provided from the start to the finish. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, a T-shirt, and an official race magazine. The course is marked with kilometer indicators and yellow arrows on the ground, with hydration and nutrition stations provided at regular intervals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
