University Races
We regret that, due to the current health situation, we have decided to postpone the BRND WGN and University Ring Road Races.
We apologise for any inconvenience, but feel that safety of each of our athletes, spectators and volunteers/helpers should come first and not take risks.
We shall still be going on with our crowdfunding campaign to help Hospice Malta and urge you to contribute by accessing the crowdfunding page and sharing it with family, friends and colleagues.
Testimonials
The race is simple, we might fall but we get up again and have more fun. I also like that we run in costume, it’s extra fun.
Participants as well as event organisers helped to create a lively atmosphere which provided the ideal setting for the race. The route, mostly set on tarmac was interesting and the event in general is one which attracts all members of the family. It’s a great way to get kids to take up running especially due to the numerous forms of entertainment e.g. Bouncy castles.
An event organised to the last detail. We took part in the corporate relay with two different teams. We used this event as a team building event. We trained together and managed to secure second place. An experience which will not be forgotten and a must do for next year. The positive vibe during the event is definitely not one to be missed.
The University Ring Road Races is a great family friendly event. It caters for all ages and abilities, and the professional organisation makes you want to come back again year after year. The Malta Youth Triathlon Academy (MYTA) has for this reason made it an annual event in its calendar of events. The 2km race and the 800m race serve as a bench mark for our young athletes to gauge their improvements. This is an event which MYTA recommends for all running clubs, especially those with a youth programme at heart
The Ring Road races offer us an opportunity to spend a morning with colleagues and friends in an atmosphere of fun and excitement. The events are varied and cater for all levels and abilities, allowing everyone to participate at their individual level and no one feeling ‘left out’. It is especially nice that not only the top athletes are rewarded but even participants from different categories. Besides enjoying the physical challenge, we have always found time to make new friends and also to meet old friends and colleagues in a context other than the usual work environment. In our faculty, “The Races” have become a highlight in our academic calendar.
The University Ring Road Races event was a very well organised activity which catered for everyone! The cheerful atmosphere and entertainment present lit up the university track, creating the perfect environment where everyone can get the chance to meet new people! Everyone felt included, irrespective of their ability and age, as everyone supported each other! It’s a definite must!
Event sponsors
Kudos to our friends for supporting the cause!
Helping Hospice Malta
Each year, half the proceeds from the University Ring Road Races are being donated to Hospice Malta, so by taking part you, too, will make a difference in the lives of the hundreds of patients and their families supported each year.
Hospice Malta is a voluntary not-for-profit organization today caring for over 1000 patients and their families. Services are offered free of charge to patients suffering from cancer, motor neuron disease and end life respiratory, cardiac and renal disease. Hospice Malta relies on the generosity of the Maltese public to ensure the continuation of their services in Malta and Gozo.
Murphy’s 2020 challenge – The roundabout challenge!
In 2019 we were able to raise our biggest amount yet for Hospice Malta – a whopping €5,400!
We are extremely grateful to all those who supported this worthy cause.
This year Murphy took things one step further as he hopes to raise even more once again. Murphy will be taking on a HUGE challenge this year – and he is sponsored by Garmin Malta.
There is just no stopping our favourite guy in pink!
“Always up for a challenge in his pink morph suit, he is the ideal individual, who can solve any issue – a Mr. Fixit you could say.”
If you are in some way involved in the local running scene then by now you have no doubt bumped into the Mysterious Murphy, BRND WGN’s mascot, dressed from Head to Toe in Pink.
Over the past 4 years, Murphy has run the Malta Half Marathon to help raise funds for Hospice Malta and taken on different challenges like a full marathon in Budapest a few years ago and a trail running league last year – always dressed from head to toe in pink!
This year he ran a half marathon round a roundabout.
Unfortunately, the Races have been affected by the Novel Corona Virus, and we need extra help to raise funds for Hospice Malta. We hope that you will all continue to support us as we do our best to help.
Thank you!
