Stories from the race
Race reports, history and runners' stories from il-Ġirja t'Għawdex, including our founder's own account of how it began in Xagħra in 1977.
2025 Edition Sets New Records and Celebrates 50 Editions of Legacy
The 50th edition drew a record 1,550 athletes from 51 countries, with an exhibition on the race’s history, its first live TV broadcast and a thanksgiving Mass attended by our founder.
The Iconic 50th
Il-Ġirja t’Għawdex marks its 50th edition on 27 April 2025: what the race means, and the eight races on the programme.
49th Edition Showcases A Thriving Running Culture
More than 1,300 runners from 50 countries took part in the 49th edition, with 96 trophies awarded across 16 categories.
Running towards change.
Why the Gozo Half Marathon became il-Ġirja t’Għawdex, organised by Run Gozo, with Fair Play for our charity work.
Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon returned for its 48th edition
More than 1,110 athletes from around 40 countries started the 48th edition in Xagħra Square, with a course record for Charlton Debono and our first 5K race.
· Xagħra Local Council
A perfect homage to Xaghra and all that is running (and walking)
The Xagħra Local Council on the town’s sporting roots, and why it backs the race Fr. Anton Refalo started in 1977.
· Fr. Anton Refalo
The Gozo Half Marathon by Fr. Anton Refalo
Our founder’s own account of how the race began in Xagħra, translated from the Maltese.
· Dun Anton Refalo
Il-Maratona Għawdxija minn Dun Anton Refalo
Our founder’s original account of how the race began, in Maltese.
· Aaron Mifsud
Back to winning the Gozo Half Marathon after 10 years
Aaron Mifsud on winning the half marathon in 2012 and again in 2022, ten years later and on a new, tougher route.
The 2021 #RunGozo Virtual Run
With COVID-19 still about, the 2021 edition moved online: run the official routes, log your time, and give half the entry fee to charity if you wish.
2020 #RunGozo Virtual
Our first virtual run: register for free, run anywhere, log the run with an app and go into the draw for prizes.