Women’s Day Run

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Sports & AdventureKampala
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceInternational Women's Day-linked runs
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UGX
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Women’s Day Run in Kampala

The Women's Day Run is listed as a Kampala fun run tied to International Women's Day on March 8, a globally observed date around which cities worldwide, including several in East Africa, commonly organize charity or awareness runs. This research could not independently confirm a currently active race under this name through a live website or race-listing service.

International Women's Day, observed globally on March 8, has become a common anchor date for charity and awareness runs in cities around the world, and Kampala's active running and fitness community makes a Women's Day Run a plausible and common addition to the city's event calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

International Women's Day-linked runs typically combine fitness participation with fundraising or awareness goals tied to women's health, safety, or economic empowerment, and Kampala has an active running and fitness club scene that regularly organizes calendar-tied charity runs, making this a plausible and common event format even without direct confirmation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

International Women's Day itself has been observed since the early twentieth century and is marked worldwide with a mix of advocacy events

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and community gatherings

The sacred route

Living ritual

a themed run in Kampala would sit within this global tradition of marking the day through public

The local code

Living ritual

participatory events

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For Women’s Day Run, plan transport around the exact Kampala venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Athletic wear suited to Kampala's mild, humid climate, roughly 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, with many participants in themed colors tied to the event's cause, plus a light rain layer given the...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Women’s Day Run, stay near the part of Kampala you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

UGX

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.32 N, 32.58 EOpen in Google Maps

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Nearest airportEBB — Entebbe
TransportFor Women’s Day Run, plan transport around the exact Kampala venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Women’s Day Run, stay near the part of Kampala you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kampala via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kampala, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearAthletic wear suited to Kampala's mild, humid climate, roughly 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, with many participants in themed colors tied to the event's cause, plus a light rain layer given the March timing, which falls within Uganda's first rainy season.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uganda and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Women’s Day Run?

Women’s Day Run is listed for Past edition: 8 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Women’s Day Run take place?

The festival is listed in Kampala, Uganda. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusNeeds editorial review
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