The UGM Runners’ Blog: 4 Tips for Running in the Heat
Welcome to our next instalment of the UGM Runners’ Blog – our series of blogs sharing advice to support our runners in their preparations for the 7-day adventure. Written by a former participant, he draws on his experiences from the event and shares tips on training, fundraising, travel and more. Running in Uganda provides a […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – John Sulway
Here, we interview past runners who have taken part in the Uganda Marathon, as they tell their UGM stories and share experiences of the 7-day adventure. After all, it’s their participation which makes the event possible and creates the fantastic community spirit surrounding it. John signed up for the event with his friend Louis, after being attracted […]
A Uganda Marathon Runner’s Training Diary – Part 1
Here, one of our runners, Vix, tell her story of preparing to run the Uganda Marathon 2017. Her first ever marathon event, she tells us about the highs, lows and challenges of training to run 42K through rural Uganda, in support of the Charity Project ‘Women’s Soroptimists’. We join Vix in the midst of her […]
UGM Runners’ Community: February ’17 Wrap Up
Following a jam-packed January 2017 of UGM Community news, we weren’t sure if February’s post would quite compare – but we’re thrilled to say…this month it’s a real corker! The countdown to #UGM17 is now truly on – runners’ training is in full swing, we’ve had our first social training run, those last minute registrations […]
UGM Photoblog: 100 Days To Go until the Uganda Marathon!
Today, on 24th February 2017, marks a very special time – it’s only 100 days until Race Day and we couldn’t be more excited here at the UGM! In a hundred days, our International Runners will have been in Africa for almost a week, where they will have visited the Charity Projects they’ve been supporting. They’ll have volunteered, […]
UGM Runners’ Community: January ’17 Wrap Up
It’s hard to believe, but we’re already a full month into 2017! And it’s been cracking start to the year for the UGM. Our second busiest time of year (behind the main event in June), the team has been all go with sign ups coming through, as well as helping runners to book their flights and […]
Uganda Marathon 2017: Social Training Run Schedule
Following their success the past two years, our social training run schedule is back in the lead up to our 2017 event! Led by Mark (our running expert & certified Athletics Coach), these group runs are for all abilities and designed to be fun and social. They’ve been planned to give you some excellent prep for […]
Extensions for the 7-day Adventure Now Available: Safaris, Gorilla Trekking, Rafting and more!
Described as ‘the Pearl of Africa’, Uganda really does have so much to offer visitors. To compliment the beautiful landscapes and wonderful culture, there are a number of very special experiences to be had- from seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, to exploring the country’s stunning locations. We offer five different options to help our runners make the […]
UGM Photoblog: 12 Images showing it’s the Participation that Counts
‘it’s not the winning, but the taking part that counts.’ We’ve all heard the cliché. But with the Uganda Marathon, this expression couldn’t be more true. Right from the moment you step off the plane, throughout the 7-day adventure (and even before), it’s all about a willingness to take part, do your best, and help […]
Competition Winner! Announced from one of our Charity Projects in Uganda…
Over the last week, the Uganda Marathon has been holding a competition to offer one lucky person the chance to win an amazing weeklong adventure, challenge and experience of a lifetime. That’s right- the chance to win a FREE spot on the Uganda Marathon 2017! Participants could enter through our Facebook page, by simply liking […]
