2026 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Travels to Gozo, Malta

October 28, 2025

October 28, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads to Gozo Island in Malta on May 9, 2026, a destination known for its striking coastal landscapes. World titles in the Trail Half Marathon and Trail Marathon will be awarded to top performers from the XTERRA Trail Run World Series, with open events inviting families, local communities, and visitors from all corners of the planet to take part.

“I love most that you get to run around the perimeter of the island and it feels like such a destination event.” Jemima Farley (GBR, 40-44), the reigning XTERRA Trail Run World Champion, unbeaten on Gozo in the last two editions. “So many runners in Malta look forward to it all year, it’s extremely popular and has a very loyal following. The views are incredible, and the rugged cliffs take my breath away every time I see them.”

This will be the 17th XTERRA Trail Run World Championship and the fifth location to host the event since its inception in 2008.

Full Announcement & Registration Details here.

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Born on the Hawaiian shores of Maui in 1996, XTERRA has grown into a global outdoor lifestyle brand rooted in exploration, community, and care for the natural world. With deep roots in off-road racing, XTERRA now inspires connection through events, storytelling, and apparel built to move through nature. From local gatherings to world-class events, XTERRA is a way of life shaped by the land beneath our feet and the stories we share along the way.