Virunga Marathon

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Sports & AdventureVirunga/Kisoro area
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceKisoro, Uganda
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UGX
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Virunga Marathon in Virunga/Kisoro area

The Virunga Marathon is listed here as a Uganda-based race in the Kisoro area, near the Virunga volcanic range and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This name closely echoes the internationally known Virunga Marathon organized by Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a distinct institution confirmed via its own website, so there is a real risk of confusion between a Uganda-side event and the DRC original.

This listing describes a Virunga Marathon located in the Kisoro area of Uganda, which sits within the wider Virunga volcanic region shared by Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and lies close to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Kisoro, Uganda, genuinely sits within the Virunga volcanic massif that spans Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, close to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, so a Uganda-based race referencing the Virunga name in this location is geographically plausible on its own terms

02

The mystery stays covered

However, the well-known Virunga Marathon brand is run by Virunga National Park across the border in DRC, a separate country and separate organizing body confirmed directly from that park's official website, which raises a genuine duplicate or name-collision risk for this listing

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Marathons organized around the Virunga volcanic region elsewhere in the area typically link race proceeds to gorilla conservation and local community development

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a model that a Uganda-side event in this location would plausibly follow given the shared ecosystem with Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Virunga Marathon, plan transport around the exact Virunga/Kisoro area venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Layered, high-altitude running gear is advisable given the cooler temperatures in the Kisoro highlands compared to lowland Uganda, with a warm layer for early-morning starts and breathable...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Virunga Marathon, stay near the part of Virunga/Kisoro area 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

Virunga/Kisoro area, Western Region, Uganda

Nearest airportGOM — Goma
TransportFor Virunga Marathon, plan transport around the exact Virunga/Kisoro area venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Virunga Marathon, stay near the part of Virunga/Kisoro area you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Virunga Marathon?

Virunga Marathon is listed for Past edition: 30 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Virunga Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Virunga/Kisoro area, 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?

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

Where exactly is it?

Virunga/Kisoro area, Western 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.

Official URLvirungagorillamarathon.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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