In the 2025 edition of the Life Star Malta Marathon attracted a record 5,100 participants, with 2,600 athletes from 80 different countries.
Aziz Ait Ourkia secured first place as an independent runner and completed the distance in two hours, 15 minutes, and 20 seconds
Moroccan runners dominated the 42.1km race, claiming the top four positions. Aziz Ait Ourkia secured first place, followed by Moussab Hadout in 2:15:33 and Lhoussaine Oukrid, who completed the podium in 2:16:12.
Charlton Debono of Evolve Endurance Club was the first Maltese runner to cross the finish line, securing sixth place with a time of 2:29:19.
He was followed by his teammate, Andrew Grech, who finished seventh in 2:30:58.
“I am very happy with my performance, as this was my first time competing in the Malta Marathon,” Debono said.
The third Maltese runner to finish the race was PC Roderick Cilia, who completed the marathon in 2:38:05.
Just ahead of him was British runner Jemima Farley, who, despite being seven seconds slower than her own course record of 2:35:41 set in 2024, finished in an impressive 2:35:48.
Farley, who is registered with the Ladies Running Club, was pleased with her performance, especially given the challenges she faced during the race.
