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UGM Photoblog: 30 Inspirational Images Summing Up the Seven-Day Adventure

by Andy Teale | Oct 23, 2017 | Need Inspiration?, Photoblog, The Charity Projects, The Uganda Marathon Race, Travelling

Often we get asked, ‘what is the Uganda Marathon?’ And to be honest, that’s a great question! Yes – it’s a (very special) race through rural Uganda, where participants can take on a marathon, half-marathon or 10-kilometre challenge. But it’s also much more than that. Afterall, Race Day only makes up a single day of the 7-Day Adventure. In short, it’s a week-long festival of challenge, travel, volunteering, fundraising, self-discovery and new friendships, all whilst exploring Ugandan culture and leaving an incredible lasting legacy to help the local community. But as they say, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, so here’s our photoblog summing up what the 7-Day Adventure is all about… The 7-Day Adventure… A fantastic, once in a lifetime, race… …But a week that is so much more: Fundraise for the causes you care about… Then, meet the very people you’ve been helping through fundraising, as you volunteer at the Charity Projects… Organise a sports day for the children of the projects… Explore the Ugandan Culture… Make new friendships and join a community… Discover more about yourself… Choose your distance… Choose your accommodation… Overall, leave an incredible legacy ...

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Uganda Marathon - An Adventure Like No Other

Dale Weaver

2018-08-05T14:50:09+0000

Definitely adventure like no other, and definitely one not to be missed. This has to be by far the best thing i have ever done

June Korry Bood

2018-07-20T10:11:00+0000

One of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of my life...can't wait to return!

Rubén López

2018-07-11T15:55:50+0000

Great

Emily RD

2018-06-27T16:04:52+0000

Had the most amazing week! A truly incredible experience like no other! Fantastic team well organised and run. About so much more than the race, although the marathon is brilliant.Would highly recommend for anyone wanting an adventure and to experience the beauty of Uganda!

Alison Eastman

2018-06-16T21:26:30+0000

The most incredible week ever. And it's definitely not just about the run. Took my family: mum (age 69!) and daughter (age 6) as 'spectators', and they both had the most amazing experience too.

Alina Gabriela Manta

2018-06-11T15:43:04+0000

A life changing experience that I enjoyed from the beginning till the end. If you want to gain a different perspective on life and start appreciating what you have more, definitely consider joining them. Never seen so many beautiful people with incredible hearts gathered together to be the change that they want to see in the world!

Steve Hill

2018-06-08T15:45:22+0000

The most amazing week spent in Uganda - memories made that will last a lifetime!! I’ll definitely be back!!��

Kim White

2018-06-04T15:41:43+0000

An excellent team of people sharing passion, enthusiasm and talents to help the local community of Masaka. This was hands down the best experience I could have asked for. I've travelled for over ten years in my spare time and participated in various volunteering schemes, but this one was by far the best. It is clear they care about the people of Uganda and the visitors that spend the week in their company. I could not recommend this experience enough - it truly is an adventure like no other!

Bob Baldwin

2018-01-05T18:42:34+0000

Do you want to have an adventure of a lifetime, and make a difference at the same time? Then you need to sign up for the Uganda Marathon. My wife and I could not have been more impressed with everything from registration to the actual run. We enjoyed it so much I am planning to return again this year with a group from Jacksonville Florida. Join us, and make lots of new friends while making a difference and enjoying a run that is hard, but breathtaking.

Julia Fernando

2018-01-04T00:44:10+0000

I signed up on an absolute whim, knowing no one else who would be going. I had no idea that I was also signing up to joining an incredible community of adventure seekers who are still some of my closest friends 2 years on! The week was full of activities - endless opportunities to volunteer and see directly see the impact of my fundraising on the projects I fundraised for. The fact that it was practically all inclusive - transport, food, accommodation, all activities - was incredible and relieved some of my anxieties. The race itself was unbelievable! Running alongside little children and other Ugandan athletes encouraging me kept me going through the heat and hills. A week that truly changed my life. Thank you team UGM ❤️

Katie Sloane

2018-01-03T05:27:45+0000

THE most incredible event, truly an experience like no other!

Andy Teale

2017-12-20T17:33:29+0000

When I signed up for the Uganda Marathon in 2015, I was so excited about the prospect of combining a marathon and volunteering. There were nerves too though - I didn’t know anyone going, I’d never been to Africa and I’d only participated in one long distance event previously.However, the staff were super helpful and supportive in my preparations, and I found when I met my fellow runners, they were really friendly too - I made some great friends during the week. The more-experienced runners there were also really encouraging and willing to share advice, which helped when I had race jitters!The week itself is jampacked with different activities. I loved Athletes’ Village, the social elements and entertainment, the kids sports day and so much more. But if I had to pick my favorite days, it would have to be: 1) The project visit to ‘Youth with a Vision’, where I got to help Ugandan students write their own business plans - it was inspiring to work with them and actually see firsthand the difference I was making in their studies. 2) Race Day - a major reason I signed up for the event was I wanted a big challenge in 2015, and it didn’t disappoint! Also, the course is absolutely stunning, and I’ll never forget the part where the course takes you through Bugabira primary school (one of the projects) - it was amazing to have the pupils and teachers cheer me on, especially when I was tired!!I also decided to take advantage of my time in Uganda by doing the extension tour with a safari and gorilla trekking. I never done anything like this before and I couldn’t recommend these remarkable experiences enough!!Whilst training for the event I also volunteered to write a training blog diary for the organisation, and ended up staying as a volunteer to write content. Not only did I have an incredible week, make new friends and have new experiences, but I discovered I loved writing and running - which has had a big impact on my life since the event!I’m so pleased, despite the nerves, I said 'yes' and took the plunge for this event! :)

Emily Rounds

2017-12-12T17:08:50+0000

I participated in this incredible event in 2015 and it really was a trip of a lifetime! The entire experience from sign up to race day was superbly organised and their customer service was second to none. I stayed in the Athletes’ Village which has to be the most beautiful campsite I’ve ever camped in! I met so many fantastic people, some with whom I became friends for life. We spent the week visiting the local projects which we had been fundraising for. It was inspiring to see how much positive impact the marathon is facilitating by supporting and empowering the community. I found myself truly connecting with the community and the people, which was so special. Race Day was a blur of excitement, hills, beautiful scenery and endorphins, unforgettable! After the event I was lucky enough to go on the Safari & Gorilla Trekking extensions which were awe-inspiring and left me speechless. I have been volunteering with the Uganda Marathon ever since and couldn’t recommend this adventure any higher!!!

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UGM Photoblog: 30 Inspirational Images Summing Up the Seven-Day Adventure

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