Bingemma classic uphill road race is back! Now in it's 12th Edition! A unique, challenging hill race, starting in a beautiful countryside location in Bingemma climbing a total of 146m to one of the highest points on the island (236m) over a distance of 5.6km for a sunset finish at Kuncizzjoni chapel in Rabat.
Malta does not have mountains but there are some steep inclines & beautiful countryside! Are you up for the challenge?
Organised by the Malta Mountain Running Sub-Committee under the auspices of the Athletics Malta and sponsored by Garmin Malta.
This is a Selection Race for the World Mountain Running Championships 2025 (Canfranc 🇪🇸)
The winners, who run sub <19’59( Men) and sub 23’59” will be guaranteed Team Selection!
Another selection race, which will be taken in consideration Gozo Xterra 50km trail race (04.05.25) is a secondary qualifying race.
Male runners (sub <4hr19’59”) and Female runners (sub 4hr 49’59”6 will be considered for selection, as long as they place well in The National Championship in Bingemma)
Race will be chip-timed and results will be available instantly at the finish line (Kuncizzjoni chapel).
Course records:
Men: Luke Micallef 18"30 (2024)
Women: Lisa Bezzina 21"12 (2019)
Course:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/9431954
Start location Bingemma Road:
https://goo.gl/maps/SfnR52YAyNxVEP4E7
Finish location: Kuncizzjoni Chapel
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Past edition results (2013- 2024)
https://maltamountainrunning.com/results/
Registration closes on the 10th June, 2025 or before the limit of participants is reached. The race is OPEN to anyone who would like to participate, from elite runner, to newcomers. Only Maltese nationals will be eligible to national title awards including age categories.
Save the NEW date. Start training those uphills!
Registrations link:
https://zfrmz.com/GNiKfOsBVsL3BCvOHg48
Also check out other Sports events in Rabat, Workshops in Rabat, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Rabat.
