13 Reasons to Run the Uganda Marathon in 2017
It’s hard to believe we’re in November already. Where has 2016 gone? Not too long ago, it felt like there were months left of the year. Now, there are weeks remaining. But with a new year, comes new exciting opportunities. And one to consider is the Uganda Marathon, especially if the following appeals to you: travel, […]
Interview with two UGM Runners – Lottie Moore & Léon Milns
The runners make the Uganda Marathon what it is. The friendships, the community, the fundraising and the determination to finish is why the UGM is truly a Race Like No Other. Here we tell the stories of the runners who took part in 2016 event, as they share their insights and experiences of the week-long […]
UGM Runners’ Community: Summer Wrap Up
It’s been a busy summer since our event in June, which saw 150 international runners travel to Uganda to volunteer and run in the aid of others. Since then, there’s been reunions, runs and more! So now, with autumn settling in and the days getting shorter, this seems like a great time to celebrate what’s […]
UGM Guest Blog: Tarka Rose-Venning & Carla Turnbull
The runners make the Uganda Marathon what it is. The friendships, the community, the fundraising and the determination to finish is why the UGM is truly a Race Like No Other. Here we tell the stories of the runners who took part in 2016 event, as they share their insights and experiences of the week-long […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Thomas Donohoe
The runners make the Uganda Marathon what it is. The friendships, the community, the fundraising and the determination to finish is why the UGM is truly a Race Like No Other. Here we tell the stories of the runners who took part in 2016 event, as they share their insights and experiences of the week-long […]
Interview with a UGM Runner – Julia Fernando
The runners make the Uganda Marathon what it is. The friendships, the community, the fundraising and the determination to finish is why UGM is truly a Race Like No Other. Here we tell the stories of the runners who took part in UGM 2016, as they share their insights and experiences of the week-long adventure. […]
UGM Photoblog: 16 Pictures Celebrating a Week Like No Other
A month ago, 150 international runners joined 2000 local Ugandans in running a unique, very special course in rural Africa. Some took on the full marathon, whilst others the half marathon or 10K course. But they all ran with one thing in common- to make a difference to the local Masaka community and eleven charity projects […]
Interview with two UGM 2016 Runners – Tom & Bertie
The runners make the Uganda Marathon what it is. The people, the community, the fundraising and the determination to finish is why UGM is truly a Race Like No Other. We want to tell the stories of the runners taking part in our event because it’s their stories that are the most exciting! Tom & […]
The UGM Runners’ Blog: Our Most Popular Last Minute Questions
The UGM Runners’ Blog is our series of blogs dedicated to our International Runners. Written by a former UGM Runner, these posts share training tips, fundraising ideas and travel advice- all designed to help our 2016 Runners get the best out of their six-day adventure… and the weeks leading up to the event! There […]
The Uganda Marathon Shop: Now Open & Supporting our Charity Projects
This month has seen another exciting step forward in the Uganda Marathon’s development as a charity, as we opened our first-ever shop, in Masaka Town Centre. As we work in partnership with a number of organisations across the district, this means our daily work in Uganda often involves working on the Charity Project’s sites. However the […]
