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The 2021 #RunGozo Virtual Run

Due to the current COVID-19 uncertainties, and for the continued safety of all athletes, we have taken the difficult decision to change the format of the 2021 Teamsport Gozo Half Marathon, in order to provide an exciting running event, yet ensure complete safety for all participants.

Following the success of the 2020 #RunGozo Virtual Run, in which around 400 athletes had participated, we decided to shift the 2021 event entirely virtual, in a more organized and advanced manner.

Registration Period and Fees

1. Registration Period

  • The registration period for the 2021 #RunGozo Virtual Run is now open and will remain open until 09 May 2021.  
  • Those who already registered prior to the original cancellation (March 2020) need to modify their registration and choose whether they opt for a 50% discount on the 2022 event or donate the 50% discount to a pre-defined charity.
  • You can either register now by accessing this link or modify your already purchased registration by accessing this link.

2. Registration

Each new entry will cost: 

  • Kids 2K Race: €7
  • Kids 4K Race: €7
  • Family 2K Run: €7
  • Family 5k Run: €15
  • 5K Walkathon: €15
  • 10K Walkathon: €15
  • 10K Race: €15
  • Half Marathon: €15

50% Registration Fee Donation:

  • Those of you who feel altruistic in this time of need will also have the option to donate the above-mentioned 50% discount to a predefined charity during the registration process. You will be given 3 different charities (Guatemalta Foundation, Puttinu Cares, and the Association for Child and Adolescents Mental Health) to choose from if you wish to do so.
  • OR a 50% discount for the upcoming 2022 event.
  • Moreover, participants residing in the Maltese Islands can collect their official medal and goody bag after the event is completed from Teamsport Malta. 
  • Athletes not residing in Malta will also be sent the official medal and goody bag by mail.

3. What if I registered for the 2020 Event?

  • Those of you who registered prior to our first cancellation (March 2020), will have the possibility to participate in this year’s virtual event without the need for another registration.
  • You need to edit your 2020 registration by accessing this link and choosing your preferred #RunGozo Giving options.
  • You will also enjoy all benefits which were mentioned above. This decision was taken to ensure fairness and equality for all.

Race Format

All athletes will have two weeks (24 April – 09 May) to complete their run and submit their results, together with proof of their run (run report from a fitness app/watch) on this Active system.  All athletes have the possibility to submit one run report, so choose your timings according to your best result. You are also invited to submit your run in our #RunGozo Community.

All athletes are FREE to run ANY route, as long as run the exact pre-defined distances (21.1K, 10K, 5K, 4K and 2K) and a race report has to be submitted in the Active system.  For a route to be approved it has to be our official route and has to be within 20 meters of the stipulated distance. A nice variety of prizes will also be given, randomly.

Partners

Our amazing partners have, once again, completely understood this decision, which was taken in view of our shared respect for the health and safety of all athletes.

Therefore, we would like to thank our main sponsors (Teamsport, Diadora, San Michel, Gatorade, NatureValley, Den Express Couriers, Gozo Village Holidays, Agius Watches and Madaboutvideo) and our partners (Ministry for Gozo, the Xaghra Local Council, EcoGozo, VisitMalta, Heritage Malta, and the Gozo Sports Board) for their continued support during these difficult times.

Let’s run forward!

#RunGozo