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Malta Red Cross assist at the XTERRA Triathlon

The XTERRA World Tour gives athletes the opportunity to race in off-road triathlons and trail runs, in some of the most diverse, spectacular, and challenging natural environments on the planet. Pro athletes compete for pro prize monies, while amateurs race for national titles and coveted slots for the World Championship in Maui, Hawaii.

Xterra Malta is the first in the European Race Series and set in the beautiful nature reserve of Majjistral. The crystal blue waters of Golden Sands Bay, the breathtaking cliff-edge trails and the family atmosphere that the organisers bring to this tough challenge, make this one of the most talked-about multi-sport races on the calendar.

Malta Red Cross are providing medical, water rescue and lifeguard services during the international XTERRA Triathlon held on April 3.

The Xterra Malta Race in detail:

The Swim

The 1.5km triangular swim on a 750m course requires a mass start and mid-way land sprint on the Golden Sands bay for two loops. This stunning venue is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches, with golden coloured sand and crystal clear water. The sea temperature is around 16 Degrees Celsius and requires a wetsuit. 

The Bike

The 30km mountain bike is a two-loop 15km route that passes through the Miżieb woodland area and alongside cliff edge trails in the Majjistral Park. This Natura 2000 site is a stunning natural reserve and habitat to some of Malta’s and the Mediterranean's indigenous species of plant, insect, and birds. The carefully maintained trails create a stunning scenic route through the park and mix in some technical trails and fast flat pathways around the park.

Bike Route x 2 laps

The Run

The 11km run is a two-loop 5.5km route on the Ġnejna plateau, overlooking Ġnejna and Riviera Martinique bays. These two smaller bays are some of the most photographed natural beauty spots on the island and the run route looks over these bays on cliff-edge trails 200m up. The route has some technical descents but is mainly flat, supported by hydration stops backed by 15th Century watchtowers built by the Knights of Malta to signal and warn of invasion.