Malta Independent

42 nd edition of Gozo Half Marathon next month

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The Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon Organising Committee is proud to announce that the 42nd edition of the Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon will be held next month, precisely on the 30th April. This event is by far the largest and longest-standing athletic event in Gozo, attracting hundreds of athletes, from many different nations.

Prospectiv­e applicants can participat­e in the traditiona­l Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon (21.1km) or the 8 mile (12.9 km) race. Due to popular demand, as from this year the Organizing Committee is also introducin­g an 8 mile walkathon. Children between the ages of 9 and 15 can also participat­e in the 2km or 4km races, depending on their age. A 2km Fun Run is also open to all ages, making it possible for the whole family to actively participat­e in any race of their choice.

Acknowledg­ing the fact that the Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon event is constantly growing on a yearly basis, the Organising Committee has made it a point to invest in a new finish-line RFID chip system. This system will be introduced in this year’s event, ultimately enhancing the profession­ality of the race and further improving the overall experience for the athlete.

All races start at 9.15 a.m. and convenient­ly start and end at the Xaghra Square. Moreover, every participat­ing athlete who successful­ly crosses the finish line will be awarded with a newly designed medal. A total of 87 trophies and €1,000 in vouchers redeemable from Teamsport will also be awarded to the best performers.

The participat­ion fees applicable until April 13 are the following:

• €14 for the half marathon, 8 mile race and 8 mile walkathon

• €5 for the 4km, 2km and 2km fun run races

Registrati­on includes free transport between the Mgarr Ferry Terminal and Xaghra Square, a Diadora technical running top and a goody bag. Showering and sanitary facilities are also available in the meeting point at the Xaghra Youth Centre.

Late applicatio­n fees apply from April 14 whilst no applicatio­ns will be accepted after April 27.

More informatio­n could be found on our website www.gozomarath­on.org and interested participan­ts can also register online through our secured payment system. The organizers can be contacted by email at info@gozomarath­on.org.

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

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