Ghajsielem, Gozo, Malta · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Malta Gozo Trails

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~181 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	181	Ryan Mex Farrugia · 04:39:10	Jemima Farley · 04:27:56
2024	50km	182	Ryan Mex Farrugia · 04:20:48	Jemima Farley · 04:43:20
2023	50km	121	Ryan Mex Farrugia · 04:37:22	Heather Fell · 05:49:55
2022	50km	93	Mathieu Jean-Rene Blanchard · 04:16:36	Dzintra Grech · 05:25:32
2021	50km	109	Ryan Mex Farrugia · 04:29:35	Jemima Farley · 04:56:04

The field has held steady: 182 in 2024, 181 in 2025. 20% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Malta Gozo Trails 50k, organised by XTERRA Malta, starts on May 9, 2026, in Ghajsielem, Gozo, Malta. This trail race features 1500 meters of elevation gain over its 50-kilometer course.

With a field of 181 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race is larger than 89% of its 2650 peer 50k races. The 10-hour time limit gives runners a 12-minute per kilometer pace, which is tighter than 42% of 1011 comparable 50k events. The course offers 30 meters of climb for every kilometer.

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