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Welcome to the Uganda Marathon
5 June 2021|Uganda
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The Uganda Marathon is entering its 5th year and is growing steadily, having already become the largest fundraising event in the country. The brainchild of a group of former London City professionals, it is not only a great sporting event but actively supports and engages the local community. It combines 7 days of adventure, volunteering, African music, street parties and a children’s sports day, culminating with the option of running the full marathon (42.2kms), a half marathon (21.1kms) or a 10k run.
The event takes place in and around the town of Masaka, which is 23km south of the equator at an altitude of about 1,150m. This is about a 3 hour drive southwest of the capital of Kampala. It is run mainly off-road on hard baked, red African dirt roads, with a little bit of trail and some tarmac at the start and finish, and several hilly sections, all surrounded by spectacular scenery. Taking place in June means the rainy season has just finished and temperatures are generally around 20-25 degrees.
To join Team Africa Marathons please email [email protected] or ring on +44 1932 361807 (UK) +1 844 390 1798 (USA) +44 (0)7791360170 (Rob).
Pre- or Post Marathon Bucket List Items
Experience a Boat Safari (Murchison Falls National Park)
Climb the Rwenzori Mountain Range (Rwenzori Mountains National Park)
Visit East Africa’s Adventure Sport Capital (Jinja)
Experience a Safari (Kidepo National Park)
Trek Mountain Gorilla (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest)
Trek Wild Chimps & Other Primates (Kibale Forest)
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It’s that moment, when the number is in your hands that you know, it really is go time. We absolutely love being with our A(M) Team members when they visit the expo, pick up their numbers and ultimately acknowledge they are officially part of the 1%.
@comradesmarathon we’ll see you very (very) soon 👀
Five Countries, Six Marathons
The founders and directors of Africa Marathons have over 35 years of combined experience in the Africa travel industry. We promote and offer packages to running events in 5 African countries at present.
Get In Touch
Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you.
E: [email protected]
T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob)
T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)