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La Valette Marathon

4.3 (12 Reviews)
Birgu, Malta
23 Mar, 2025 (Sun)

Running

5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km, 42.195 km

Walking

21 km

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About the event

Experience a unique running adventure in the heart of Malta, an island known as the 'jewel of the Mediterranean,' at the La Valette Marathon. Embark on a scenic route along the stunning Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by 7000 years of rich history. Malta, an open-air museum, showcases ancient temples, and fortifications that defended the island, giving you a glimpse into its captivating past.
The marathon is named after Grand Master Jean de La Valette, "The Shield of Europe," and finishes within historic fortifications that witnessed the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Run the only AIMS certified Full & Half marathon route in Malta and take part in an Abbott World Major Qualifier event.
Immerse yourself in the unique blend of past and present as you explore the charming streets, buildings, and corners of Malta. Join this unforgettable running event in a destination filled with both history and beauty.

Races offered by this event

You have 16 weeks to prepare

La Valette Full Marathon

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 06:30
Running
42.195 km

La Valette Full Marathon Relay

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 06:30
Running
42.195 km

La Valette Half Marathon

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 07:00
Running
21.1 km

La Valette Half Marathon Relay

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 07:00
Running
21.1 km

La Valette Walkathon 21km

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 07:30
Walking
21 km

La Valette 10km Run

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 08:00
Running
10 km

La Valette 5km Run

23 Mar, 2025 (Sun) - 08:00
Running
5 km

Course details

Course highlights

Coastline route, stunning and historic scenery, running through Malta's Capital city Valletta - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, outstanding climate, finishing Birgu - one of the Three Cities - the site of the Great Siege of 1565

Start address

Sliema, Malta

Finish address

Birgu, Malta

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Custom bib number
Toilets
Goodie bag
Cash prizes
Free public transport
Shuttle to Start Line
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Video Service
finishers-t-shirts
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Photo Service
Accident insurance
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

4.3
12 Reviews
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Helen Ryvar
Mar 2024
42.195 km

Great route, taking on Maltas capital city Valletta as well as Malta’s stunning coastline, with a picturesque finish in the harbour. Corsa are well organised with plentiful aid stations and support along the course and the best medal resembling an old coin at the end was a delight. It’s a great was to view a huge chunk of the island in fast forward.

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Daniel Mangion
Mar 2024
21.098 km

A half marathon that shows off Malta's unique history. Starting from the sliema shoreline talking through the magnificent capital city ending up in what I consider to be Malta's Gem ... BIRGU ... A race packed with history and views ... Next year will be my 4th time participating as it has become a staple race in my running annual calender. KEEP IT UP

This races gives your everything Fun ... Entertainment ... Historical views, runners can benefit from Malta's historical architecture and breathtaking views

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David Borg
Mar 2024
21.098 km

A one of a kind experience with top notch organisation from Corsa. I have raced many races across the world and this race is up there with the very best.

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Aleksandrs Anufrijevs
Country flag of LV
Feb 2023
21.098 km

Great route, but cars in road was really near it was dangerous

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Mollie Millington
Apr 2022
21.098 km

The inaugural event was fantastic! Small crowd with a mixture of running on closed and open roads. Many options for distance/pace to make it very inclusive. Very well organized with lots of volunteers along the route. The organizers were open to feedback on improving the race for 2023 (like having more toilet paper at the start). The start was early to avoid the heat but it was still hot out. Water offered every 5K. Make sure you train for the sun and heat.

Very pretty route along the coast.

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michaela sanders
Country flag of GB
Apr 2022
42.195 km

the organisers were very supportive and encouraging throughout the process of booking the marathon to the final crossing of the finish line. great route, seeing so much of the Towns/ports. plenty of water stops. lovely medal. started early but needed to due to the heat, plus it mean the roads were not too busy. although the roads were open to traffic, each junction was very well managed and we were given priority over traffic. nice supportive crowds at the start and the finish. I guess as it was the first, the public may not have been so aware of it being on and watching. All the marshals were friendly and encouraging too. plenty of portaloos at start and finish, bit not so on route. this was raised, so i am sure they will rectify for future events. bib pick up was easy (from a shop), and it was easy to get top the race start in the morning. All in all highly worth the trip. take friends/ family and enjoy all that Malta has to offer.

weaving in and out of the ports/ towns, then through the country side. great way to see a city.

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Bernadett Zsoter
Country flag of GB

Organising was not very good, very little information given before the race. I booked the accommodation to be close to start line then it was changed 20km away for the race. I could not change the distance to half marathon. Race started far too early. At the end I chose not to run ( never happened to me before). The city, Valletta had nothing to suggest there would be a major event there. Very disappointed.

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Sergii Danylchenko
Country flag of UA

The Marathon starts at the farmer's field early in the morning and then goes along the shore to Silema and Valetta. The first half is excellent running with smooth terrain and less traffic, but after reaching the Sliema promenade, road traffic becomes dense, and elevation changes so much. I want to note that there was not much cheering during the race, and no food or water was given at the finish line. But overall, it is a beautiful and picturesque run.

The first half is excellent running with smooth terrain and less traffic, but after reaching the Sliema promenade, road traffic becomes dense, and elevation changes so much. I want to note that there was not much cheering during the race, and no food or water was given at the finish line. But overall it's a good and wonderful experience.

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Heather McPherson

Really impressed by the event organisation - a little confused about how to get back from the finish line and was a bit of a bottle neck to get medals etc but overall very happy. Ideally another water station before the finish line around the 7.5km for the 10km runners (roughly 40km mark for the marathoners) would have been super handy especially after some of those those hills - 100% would recommend and will be back!

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Slavisa Vesic
Country flag of RS

Excellent organization, excellent route, a good part of the island is covered. The course is a little difficult because it is rolling, but it is a real pleasure to participate.

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valerio romano
42.195 km

Troppo traffic d'auto. Correre nello smog anche no.

Purtroppo poco piacevole correre con il traffic delle auto così tanto vicino. Non ho trovato stimoli per tornare una seconda volta.

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GALINA BARSUNOVA
Country flag of EE

Very nice race, a good, beautiful views.

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