

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Garmin National Mountain Running Championships 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Bingemma classic uphill road race is back! Now in it's 13th 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 &amp; 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 European Off-Road Running Championships 2026 (Kamnik, Slovenia 5-7/06/26)

The National champions who run sub &lt;19’59( Men) and sub 23’59”(Women) will be guaranteed Team Selection!

Another selection race, which will be taken in consideration Gozo Xterra 50km trail race (09.05.26). Those placing first Maltese and who will register a time:
Male runners (sub &lt;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"23 (2025)
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
https://goo.gl/maps/gKGMGmTWSSteTDVh8

Past edition results (2013- 2025)
https://maltamountainrunning.com/results/

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 as well as selection for European Off-Road Running Championships.

Save the NEW date. Start training those uphills!

Registration now open:
https://zfrmz.com/GNiKfOsBVsL3BCvOHg48
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/zebbug/2026-garmin-national-mountain-running-championships/200029736654508
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 88

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://zfrmz.com/GNiKfOsBVsL3BCvOHg48?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=zebbug-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Zebbug
- **state**: MA
- **country**: Malta
- **location**: Bingemma
- **lat**: 35.87153651
- **long**: 14.4411381
- **full address**: Bingemma, 12 Misraħ San Filippu, Żebbuġ, ZBG, Malta, Zebbug

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Malta Mountain and Trail Running (https://allevents.in/org/malta-mountain-and-trail-running/23727706)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bingemma, 12 Misraħ San Filippu, Żebbuġ, ZBG, Malta, Zebbug
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Malta Mountain and Trail Running
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, trips-adventures, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Garmin National Mountain Running Championships  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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