10 Reasons to Run the Uganda Marathon in 2020
. January can be such an exciting time! It’s an opportunity to make exciting plans for the year ahead and ensure it’s a year to remember! And if you’ve got the urge to do something a little different this year, which involves things like travel, taking on a challenge, meeting new people and making a […]
The Uganda Marathon Project Selection Process
The Uganda Marathon is not just an event that happens for one week of the year. It is a year-round charity with a full-time team – working tirelessly with projects and the local community to ensure that every pound and dollar raised through the race supports those in Uganda that need it most. Our mission […]
The UGM Runners’ Blog: Top Tips for Kicking off your Fundraising
Welcome to the Uganda Marathon Runners’ Blog! Our series of blogs dedicated to our participants preparing to take part in this year’s event. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share suggestions to help in your preparations for the 7-Day adventure, from training tips to fundraising and travel advice. Written by a former participant, these blogs are […]
The UGM Runners’ Blog: Setting Up Your Online Fundraising Page
Welcome to the Uganda Marathon Runners’ Blog! Our series of blogs dedicated to our participants preparing to take part in this year’s event. Every Sunday, we’ll share new tips to help in your preparations for the 7-Day adventure, from training tips to fundraising and travel advice. Written by a former participant, these blogs are all about […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Hannah M
Here, we interview runners who have participated in the Uganda Marathon, so they can share their stories and experiences from the 7-Day Adventure. After all, it’s their involvement which makes the week so special, from the impact they have on the projects, to community feel they give to the race. Hannah chose to fundraise for the […]
Thinking of Signing Up? Here’s 5 of Our Most Popular Questions
If you’re thinking about signing up for the Uganda Marathon this year and joining us in May, you’re bound to have questions. Afterall, it’s a big undertaking: a week-long adventure in Africa, combining elements such as running, volunteering and fundraising, all to help the Uganda community and leave an amazing impact! So, to help […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Amy Broadhead
Here, we interview runners who have participated in the Uganda Marathon, so they can share their stories and experiences from the 7-Day Adventure. After all, it’s their involvement which makes the week so special, from the impact they have on the projects, to community feel they give to the race. Amy, from Barnsley, was seeking an […]
Guest Blog: My Uganda Marathon Story – By Syed Habib
Here one of our previous participants, Syed, writes about his experience of the Uganda Marathon. From signing up to training runs, to the meaningful experience of meeting the Ugandan community at the projects, as well his account of Race Day and decision to extend his time in Uganda to volunteer, here he tells his Uganda Marathon story. […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Esther Lips
Here, we interview runners who have participated in the Uganda Marathon, so they can share their stories and experiences from the 7-Day Adventure. After all, it’s their involvement which makes the week so special, from the impact they have on the projects, to community feel they give to the race. From Amsterdam, Esther participated in the […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Simon Reeve
Here, we interview runners who have participated in the Uganda Marathon, so they can share their stories and experiences from the 7-Day Adventure. After all, it’s their involvement which makes the week so special, from the impact they have on the projects, to community feel they give to the race. Simon, from London, joined us […]
