Over 300 athletes will be participating in this year’s Gozo Half Marathon on Sunday, organised by the Gozo Amateur Athletic Club (GAAC) in conjunction with Xagħra Youth Centre and the Xaghra Local Council.
This year’s edition is expected to have the largest number of foreigners coming from 16 different countries. The race will also see the participation of former race winners Drew Lang and Cecilia Fenech.
Athletes will participate in the half marathon, 8m race, 13.1m mountain bike, 4km, 2km and 2km fun runs. All races start and finish at Xagħra Square.
Participants are in a chance to win one of the 78 trophies at stake as commemorative medals will be awarded to all participants finishing the race.
Free transport is available on the day between Mġarr terminal and Xagħra. Applications will only be accepted until Friday.
Those interested are invited to visit www.gozomarathon.org or contact the organizing committee on info@gozomarathon.org or 7928-4619 for more details.