Interview with UGM Youth Finance Scheme Intern Lubega Fredrick
Lubega Fred is one of our interns from the Uganda Marathon Youth Finance Scheme. He has been with Youth With a Vision for a number of years, however he outgrew the service that they offer to young disadvantaged Ugandans. Frederick successfully applied for our Youth Finance Scheme and we gave him the skills and funding […]
AICOD – The Village Savings & Loans Association
The Village Savings & Loans Association is an initiative run by AICOD (Action for Integrated Community Development) that encourages groups of members, numbering about 5 families in each group who all have a disabled individual in their care, to save money into a central pot. These pots can be used to give out loans to […]
The official race positions for the Uganda Marathon 2016
Here are the official race positions for the Uganda Marathon 2016, 10K, 21K and 42K. Have a look to see where you came overall!
The 2016 UGM International Race Times
This time last week, over 2,000 people from all over the world lined up at the starting line to run the second ever Uganda International Marathon. A tough, grueling 21km course through beautiful rural Uganda. The timings for the international runners are now in, so if you took part in this year’s event, look out […]
The 2016 Uganda Marathon 7 Day Adventure Itinerary!
Welcome to your itinerary for the 2016 Uganda Marathon! Below is all of the activities that you’ll be doing throughout the week leading up to the race. Enjoy!
Glamping Spaces are Now Sold Out… But we have a waiting list!
The glamping option for accommodation during the Uganda Marathon week has now sold out. We had a really high demand and our initial allotment of spaces has now run out. This does not mean that you shouldn’t come to Uganda and take part in this amazing adventure! We have lots of spaces on the BYOT […]
UGM Runners’ Community- November Wrap Up
Each month we’ll be dedicating a blog post to the latest goings-on within the Uganda Marathon (UGM) runners’ community. We’ll be including news and shout outs for both 2015 and 2016 runners, as well as team members. After all, a big part of the Uganda Marathon is about the community its created for everyone involved. Moving forward, we’ll be […]
Why I took the plunge… and decided to run 26 miles in Uganda
One year ago, in December 2014, having never stepped foot in Africa and possessing limited running experience, I decided to take on a massive challenge. I decided to enter Uganda’s first ever international marathon and run 26 miles on the equator. Where it all began… My story actually starts in November, the month before. I’d just received […]
Our 10 Tips for Creating an Awesome Fundraising Page
Fundraising is a massive part of the Uganda Marathon. Whilst there is no set target that you have to raise in order to come, Masaka Town and the amazing NGOs who work with the communities have opened their doors for runners to come and experience this incredible place, so in return we do all we […]
Nominated at the UK Running Awards 2016
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