Hear first-hand from those who've experienced the Uganda Marathon and discover what could be waiting for you!

10 Testimonials from Previous International Runners
Over the last two years, runners from all over the world have travelled with us to Uganda to do something incredible. They joined us for a week-long adventure, where they volunteered with the community they fundraised for. They enjoyed a festival atmosphere, met new people, engaged with the Ugandan culture and had

Interview with a UGM Runner – Ali Malvern
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 2016 event, as they share their insights and

Interview with a UGM Runner – Heidi Saweres
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 2016 event, as they share their insights and

Interview with two UGM Runners – Vicky Cable & Kevin Self
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

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

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

Interview with Fedelsi Nakakawa – Mother of Bonnie from the AICOD Project
Fedelsi and her grandson Kisuule Bonnie, live in Lyabuguma village, near Masaka. Bonnie is like any other nine year old, cheeky and full of a curiosity to explore. He is constantly getting into trouble, the kind that all children get in to at that age. However, unlike most other young

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

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