Updated 11.40am - Added video

Thousands of locals reached for their sports gear this morning to take part in the 9th edition of the President's Fun Run. 

The run, which began in Rabat's Saqqajja Hill, took participants on an 11.3km course ending in Valletta. 

Participants more inclined to walk rather than run could join the even in Paola Square, the University of Malta or Santa Venera. 

The various routes congregated at Portes des Bombes, Floriana and ended in Valletta. 

Photo: Matthew MirabelliPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli

It's thumbs up from three young participants. Photo: BNF BankIt's thumbs up from three young participants. Photo: BNF Bank

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Adrian Delia led participants down Republic Street as they made their way to the finish line at St George's Square, where president Coleiro Preca and Dr Muscat addressed the crowd.  

The President's Fun Run is organised in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation.

A group of BOV employees taking part in the event began the day with a warm-up routine. Photo: BOVA group of BOV employees taking part in the event began the day with a warm-up routine. Photo: BOV

Participants finished the event at St George's square. Photo: Matthew MirabelliParticipants finished the event at St George's square. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

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