UGM Photoblog: 17 Inspirational Images to Sum up the 7-day Adventure
“What is the Uganda Marathon?” Often that’s a question we’re asked when people first hear about the Marathon. Yes, it’s a race in rural Africa and a truly memorable, epic and extraordinary one at that. But the truth is, it’s much, much more… To give you an idea of what the 7-day adventure is all about and what you’ll get to do if you join us in June, here are 17 photos celebrating the week-long event… See beautiful sunrises over breathtaking landscapes… Stand on the Equator…. Help a community through fundraising… …and then by volunteering… …using your skills to work side-by-side with the people you’ve been fundraising for… Organise a Sports Day for local children with music, games, dancing, races and more… Then run a race for a great cause… …next to international and local Ugandan runners… …in a race of over 3000 through scenic, stunning Africa… Form friendships throughout the week… …and share the special experience of Race Day… Earn a medal like no other, crafted by the local community… All this, whilst enjoying a festival atmosphere in the hills of Uganda throughout the week… Then, whilst you’re in Africa, go Gorilla trekking in the Rainforest… …and go on safari… Join a community, making friends for life… …and do something truly different, incredible and life-changing in 2017… Like to read more? 13 Reasons to Run the Uganda Marathon in 2017 UGM Guest Blog: Tarka Rose-Venning & Carla Turnbull Watch our awesome video from the 2016 event...Let’s be social!
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