Malta Marathon

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Sports & AdventureMdina to Sliema
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceStarting a marathon outside the walls of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Malta Marathon in Mdina to Sliema

The Malta Marathon starts outside the fortified walls of Mdina, Malta's medieval former capital, and finishes in the seaside resort town of Sliema, with the 41st edition held on 22 February 2026. The predominantly downhill course, dropping from 195 metres to sea level, passes through Rabat, Ta' Qali, Attard, Mosta, Birkirkara and along Malta's harbour-side waterfronts before the finish.

Mdina has been a fortified settlement since long before Malta's modern history began, serving as the island's capital under successive rulers before the Knights of St John shifted the centre of power to newly built Valletta.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Starting a marathon outside the walls of Mdina, a genuinely medieval fortified city that predates the Knights of St John's arrival in Malta, gives the race a historic opening unlike most urban marathons worldwide, runners setting off beneath centuries-old bastions before the course drops toward the sea

02

The mystery stays covered

The predominantly downhill elevation profile, falling nearly 200 metres over the full distance, also makes it an attractive course for runners chasing a faster time, while the final five kilometres along the yacht-lined waterfronts of Sa Maison, Pieta, Msida, Ta' Xbiex and Gzira give the finish a genuinely scenic Mediterranean character

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race links two historically significant Maltese settlements

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the island's ancient walled capital

The sacred route

Living ritual

a modern coastal town that grew into one of Malta's primary residential and tourism hubs

The local code

Living ritual

tracing a route that in effect connects Malta's oldest urban core with its contemporary waterfront identity

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Mdina to Sliema; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Standard running attire for participants, layered for a cool February morning start that will warm through the race; spectators should dress in warm layers given the early hour and February...

Safety

At Malta Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Malta Marathon runs late.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.91 N, 14.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Mdina to Sliema, National, Malta

Nearest airportMLA — Malta
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Mdina to Sliema; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Malta Marathon runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mdina to Sliema via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mdina to Sliema, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearStandard running attire for participants, layered for a cool February morning start that will warm through the race; spectators should dress in warm layers given the early hour and February timing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Malta and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Malta Marathon?

Malta Marathon is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Malta Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Mdina to Sliema, Malta. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mdina to Sliema, National, Malta

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmaltamarathon.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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