Malta · Gozo Island
XTERRA Gozo Trail Run
Distance
51 km
Date
May 9, 2026
Entry fee
130 EUR
€ / km
€2.55
Gozo rugged coast: short climbs, sea views, and an island race weekend with XTERRA energy.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1221m
D+/KM
23.94m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.8%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
3.3 km · 122 m gain
starts km 40 · avg 3.7% · max 24.9%
1.5 km · 106 m gain
starts km 36 · avg 6.9% · max 31.0%
4.3 km · 98 m gain
starts km 6 · avg 2.3% · max 28.5%
Top descents
3.4 km · 147 m drop
starts km 10 · avg -4.3% · max -34.3%
5.1 km · 108 m drop
starts km 43 · avg -2.1% · max -28.1%
6.1 km · 102 m drop
starts km 14 · avg -2.0% · max -22.8%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Malta (MLA)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs including transfer to Cirkewwa ferry; ferry to Gozo; then ~15–30 min to start area (often Għajnsielem per ITRA; TODO: verify) / Public transport: feasible by bus + ferry but slow; car easiest / Accommodation: good on Gozo but limited in peak weekends; book early
