Uganda International Marathon

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Sports & AdventureMasaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration8 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWhat sets this marathon apart is its direct
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UGX
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Uganda International Marathon in Masaka

Uganda International Marathon is Uganda's largest sports-fundraising event, held annually in Masaka since its first run on May 24, 2015. Races of 42km, 21km, and 10km all start and finish at Liberation Square in central Masaka, drawing international runners who combine the race with a week of pre-race tourism activities. The event has raised over 2 billion Ugandan shillings, roughly 930,000 US dollars, for community development projects in the surrounding region.

Each year in late May, the town of Masaka in central Uganda becomes the starting and finishing point for the country's largest sports-fundraising event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this marathon apart is its direct, quantified link to community development: the event has raised over 2 billion Ugandan shillings, roughly 930,000 US dollars, funding local development projects around Masaka, making it explicitly a fundraising event as much as an athletic competition, and Uganda's largest event of this kind

02

The mystery stays covered

Runners can choose from three distances, 42km, 21km, and 10km, all sharing the same start and finish at Liberation Square, so elite marathoners and casual participants take part in the same central event

03

The city starts moving

The race is paired with a full week of pre-race tourism activities, giving international runners the chance to visit the same community projects their fundraising helps support

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

First run on May 24

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the marathon has become Uganda's largest sports-fundraising event

The sacred route

Living ritual

held annually at Liberation Square in Masaka

The local code

Living ritual

with proceeds directed to community development projects

Tradition 5

Living ritual

a structure that has defined the race since its founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Masaka to work differently.

What to wear

Standard running attire suits race day; comfortable, weather-appropriate casual clothing works for the accompanying week of pre-race tourism activities.

Safety

Uganda International Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Masaka you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

UGX

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.33 S, 31.73 EOpen in Google Maps

Masaka, Central Region, Uganda

Nearest airportEBB — Entebbe
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Masaka to work differently.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Masaka you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Masaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Masaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearStandard running attire suits race day; comfortable, weather-appropriate casual clothing works for the accompanying week of pre-race tourism activities.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 Uganda International Marathon?

Uganda International Marathon is listed for Past edition: 24–31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Uganda International Marathon take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Masaka, 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.

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Official URLugandamarathon.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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