A brief history of the Malta International Challenge Marathon
The brainchild of Barry Whitmore, a marathon runner with several international marathons
under his belt, the Malta International Challenge Marathon was incepted back in 1991 when
the first ever
race took place.
For nearly three decades, the Malta International Challenge Marathon, has been Malta’s
only multiday race, a staple event on the Maltese athletic calendar, attracting locals and
foreigners alike.
Spread over a period of three consecutive days, athletes cover a distance which measures exactly
42.195km.
This race has attracted well known local athletes such as Keith Galea, Jonathan Balzan, Brian
Magri, Andrew Grech, Charlton Debono, Joe Pace, Joelle Cortis, Josann Attard Pulis, Carol Walsh
and Carmen Hili
as well as multiple winner David Mansbridge from England to mention a few.
The introduction of relay teams in 2014 saw a new influx of runners who wanted to be part of the
buzz this event generates but who do not necessarily want or have the ‘miles’ in their legs
to undertake the whole distance.
Over the years the race has welcomed over 5,000 runners on the starting line, representing over
27 countries from across all continents.
With the every growing participation and demands such a race brings with it, 2015 saw Race
Founder Barry Whitmore feel the need to pass on the helm to Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club
who have
garnered years of experience in race organization and whose experience will be pivotal to making
this event becoming even more prominent on the map of world marathon running.
The 2020 Challenge Marathon will kick off on Friday 27th November with a 10 mile (16k) race to be
held in Siggiewi, the next stage held on Saturday 28th November in Marsascala consisting of a 5k race
and the third and final leg will be a 21km (half marathon) race on Sunday 29th November in Bugibba.
Athletes can sign up for the full distance, or any of the three distances individually or as a relay
team of three with each member of the team undertaking one day each.
The Malta International Challenge Marathon will be held under the auspices of the Malta Amateur
Athletics Association and following IAAF rules.
Keep up to date with our latest news here
General Information
Stage | Date | Race Start Time | Distance | Time Limit | Min Age | Map |
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1 | Fri 27/11/2020 | 10:00 | 10Mi (16.097km) | 2hr 30min | 17 Years |
Stage | Date | Race Start Time | Distance | Time Limit | Min Age | Map |
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2 | Sat 28/11/2020 | 11:00 | 5km | 1hr | 17 Years |
Stage | Date | Race Start Time | Distance | Time Limit | Min Age | Map |
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3 | Sun 29/11/2020 | 08:00 | ‘1/2’ Marathon (21.098 km) | 3hr 30min | 17 Years |
Total: Three days | 42.195 km | 7 Hours |
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Drop us a message
Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club
Administration Office,
179, Bwieraq Street,
Birkirkara BKR 1214
Malta
Tel: +356 9946 6256
Email: info@maltachallengemarathon.com