There was a record entry for the 2010 Land Rover Malta Marathon with a record number 1,406 finishers. This represented a 40% increase over the previous record of 1,003 achieved in 2008. The introduction of the Malta Walkathon contributed to this increase, with nearly 200 participants. The rest of the increase saw record participation in both the Full Marathon and the Half Marathon. 287 participants completed the Marathon and 1,119 completed the Half Marathon both of which were records.

Fifty-eight miles south of Sicily, almost slap-bang in the middle of the blue Mediterranean, the Maltese archipelago comprises three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino. Although small in size the Maltese Islands are amazingly full of interesting sights and openly welcome you to discover their beauty.

Year after year the Land Rover Malta Marathon surprises all our North European competitors with its sunny, warm temperatures: the perfect excuse for pulling on those shorts and a running vest and taking part in a race you will not forget for a long time!

Participate in either the Malta 1/2 Marathon or the Malta Full Marathon, whichever you prefer and enjoy this historic and beautiful island on our running holiday package. What a great place for your marathon holiday!

Your marathon race entry includes a Land Rover Malta Marathon T-Shirt and an official race magazine (including route map), which will be given out at registration. A commemorative Land Rover Malta Marathon medal will be presented to all competitors who finish the full marathon or the half marathon events.

The Full Marathon starts from outside the bastions of Malta’s old capital Mdina, heads through the main road of Rabat, then heads west before turning north in a loop incorporating the famous town of Mosta. After Mosta, it continues back onto the main road from Mdina to Valetta, through some of Malta’s urban areas. The route passes by Floriana before reaching the water side and following through Gzira to the finish on the scenic front of Sliema. The half marathon follows most of the marathon route, except for the loop around and about Mosta. Both the Marathon and Half Marathon routes are predominantly downhill, with the start being at 200metres and the finish at sea level.

We thought you’d like to know what one of our customers thought of the Malta Marathon in February of this year.

“It was a great trip, great race, very good value for money, hotel was first class with a superb location, everything 5 star about the trip.”

For more specific information about the Land Rover Malta Marathon, please visit the official website

TRAVEL PACKAGE

Cavalieri Hotel: This 4 star hotel is situated in a unique and quiet location on the fringes of the most sought after tourist area in Malta – St Julians. The Cavalieri is within easy walking distance from all the popular attractions in this well established resort area and within easy walking distance from the Ferries in Sliema (the race finish) or you can take a taxi if you wish. Whilst directly on the water`s edge overlooking picturesque Balluta Bay and the Mediterranean Sea beyond, the hotel is also located on the doorstep of the Portomaso Yacht Marina, 300 metres to the Paceville nightlife area, 400 metres to the closest Casino and 200 metres to Spinola Bay – the heart of St Julians.

The seafront and beautiful promenade with its many bars, restaurants and shops as well as the main bus routes to Valletta, Sliema and to the Gozo ferry terminal, are all close by. The Hotel Cavalieri is designed with stylish, large, light, open spaces, comfortable furnishings and an attractive decor. Most hotel rooms have full seaviews either facing Balluta Bay, St. Julians Bay or the Portomaso Yacht Marina and the sea beyond. Facilities include an extensive outdoor south facing pool deck on the water`s edge, restaurant, lounges and bars with open terraces to enjoy the beautiful views. The Cavalieri is a non-smoking hotel.

Special offer: No single supplement for stays up until March 1st. – Subject to availability, as we have limited numbers available.

Packages includes: accommodation on bed breakfast in a double room, return transfers between the airport and the hotel, based on two people sharing a double room.
2 nts arr Feb 24th: £89 per person in a double or a single room.
3 nts arr Feb 23rd and 24th: £99 per person in a double or a single room.
4 nts arr Feb 23rd: £119 per person in a double or a single room.
4 nts arr Feb 24th: £129 per person in a double or £149 in a single room.
5 nts arr Feb 23rd, 24th, 25th: £149 per person in a double or £165 in a single room.
5 nts arr Feb 23rd, 24th, 25th: £189 per person in a double.
Longer stays available on request.

Twin Room Sea View rooms are available – Supplement of £8 per person per night.

Please note – not included in the travel package are:

Race entry is an additional £30 and you have the option of the Malta Marathon, the Malta Half Marathon or the Walkathon. At registration you will be given a timing chip, which you must return, otherwise there is a €15 charge.

Transfer to race start in Mdina can be booked only at registration €3.50 (2011 price).

Flights (we can arrange these for you, please enquire at time fo booking).

Travel/Medical Insurance.

HOW TO BOOK

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Visas are not required to enter Malta. You need a passport or a National Identity Card (see the website of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS)) to enter Malta. As a British passport holder or National Identity Card holder you may stay as a visitor for three months. For links to important websites, click here.

For details of insurance for the our travel packages, please visit our insurance page

There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.

For more information about Malta, please visit the official tourist board website Visit Malta

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