La Valette Marathon

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Very nice race, a good, beautiful views.

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.

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.