Uganda International Marathon

Masaka, Uganda

30 May 2025 (Fri)

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Uganda International Marathon

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Join Uganda International Marathon

THE 2025 UGANDA MARATHON

One amazing week to challenge yourself & make a difference: 25th May – 1st June 2025.

Experience the most breathtaking scenery Africa has to offer while running a 5KM, 10KM, 21KM, or 42KM race to change and save lives!

Half or Full Marathon:

1 or 2 laps of our 13.1 mile course. Hills, rough terrain and an African sun makes this one of the toughest but most rewarding challenges that a runner can undertake!

10KM or 5KM:

A beautiful run through picturesque Uganda, along half of the route. Come for the adventure and top it off with a chance to run through the very best of Africa!

What's Included:

An unforgettable week-long adventure in Uganda

7 nights accommodation at the Athletes’ Village or Marabou Village

3 meals per day

All daily activities throughout your entire adventure

Campfire evenings, entertainment, music, drumming & dance (beer at the bar not included)

Race entry to the 5k, 10k, 21k or full marathon race on Friday 30th May 2025

Feed/water stations & medical support

Don’t fancy running but everything else sounds great? Take part in everything else and then volunteer on race morning!

Your entry fee also subsidies FIFTEEN Ugandan junior runners to participate – run alongside those you’ve helped

Race t-shirt and number

Airport pickup

Airport transfers (arrival Sunday 25th May and departure 1st June 2025 only – available at other times for extra cost)

Pre-race package  & preparation support

Exclusive discounts on safari, gorilla trekking, volunteering opportunities and more should you wish to stay on in Uganda after the race

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Course details

Course profile
rolling
Course surface
Trail
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Nature
Rural
Scenic
1000-4999 Participants
Charity
Course highlights
Each route will take you up and down hills, through beautiful rolling terrain, and some of Uganda’s most stunning scenery. The starting gun fires at 7 am for Uganda’s biggest marathon from Masaka. For the next few hours, you’ll be running alongside 2,000 other runners in some of the most amazing scenery that Africa has to offer. Supported along the course by cheering children and locals, this is one of the toughest but most rewarding races on the planet—definitely not one to be forgotten easily! At the finish line, there’s a huge free party for the whole town, then it’s back to the Athlete’s Village for a massage, BBQ, and another party.
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Start address: Katwe Rd, Masaka, Uganda

Finish address: Katwe Rd, Masaka, Uganda

Route map

Uganda International Marathon Route Map

What’s included

These are included in your entry
  • done Event T-shirts

  • done Timing chip (single use)

  • done Shuttle from Airport info

  • done Drink Stations

  • done Medical Assistance

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Frequently asked questions

When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?

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It includes the race T-shirt and number. Information will be updated soon.

What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?

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– Up to 90 days prior to departure we shall refund to You a 100% of the Trip/Experience Fee, if paid, except for the deposit amount. – Less than 90 days prior to departure, all monies are non-refundable.

Uganda International Marathon

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The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.