“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… 

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Stand on the Equator….

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#2 (Photo credit: Adam Swallow)

 

Help a community through fundraising…

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…and then by volunteering…

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…using your skills to work side-by-side with the people you’ve been fundraising for…

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Organise a Sports Day for local children with music, games, dancing, races and more…

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Then run a race for a great cause…

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…next to international and local Ugandan runners…

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…in a race of over 3000 through scenic, stunning Africa…

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Form friendships throughout the week…

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…and share the special experience of Race Day…

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Earn a medal like no other, crafted by the local community…

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All this, whilst enjoying a festival atmosphere in the hills of Uganda throughout the week…

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Then, whilst you’re in Africa, go Gorilla trekking in the Rainforest…

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…and go on safari…

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Join a community, making friends for life…

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…and do something truly different, incredible and life-changing in 2017…

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