Last update: August 27, 2024. This page will be updated continuously as the marathon approaches.
Entry
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This means that once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate.
Registration
Register for the race online. You will not be registered until you've made payment. Register here: Registration 2024.
Please remember to bring your receipt when you pick up your kit. If you have any issues with your registration, please reach out to us on email: hello [a] mtrwenzorimarathon.com .
Kit pick up
The pick up will happen at the following locations:
Kampala:
Station Xpress (above Standard Chartered) at Forest Mall, Lugogo.
Dates: August 14 - 21
Last day in Kampala is Wednesday!
Kasese:
On the arena on Stanley Street
Thursday August 22 and Friday August 23 (until late)
We will also be doing kit distribution at the following events:
Gutsy Saturday Run
Place: Marco's Gym Naalya
Saturday August 17th, 8am-5pm
Please bring your receipt (Confirmed Entry email) when you go to pick up your kit.
Participation
- Participants of the full and half marathon (42km & 21km) must be over 18 years of age.
- Participants in the Family Fun Run (5k) and 10 km under the age of 18 years must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
- Participants must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of the race for which they are entered.
- Pet animals, whether on a leash or not, are not allowed on the course.
- Participants are obliged to follow the instructions of stewards, run officials or Uganda traffic police at all times.
- The organisers reserve the right of admission and to use the participant's pictures, recordings or any other records obtained for any legitimate purposes, including commercial advertising by sponsors of the event.
Read our full liability form here.
Assembly areas & start lines
Information
If you are not sure where to go, please ask an official or marshal for assistance.
Assembly for Runners
Runners should assemble in the designated assembly area that will be labelled by the run officials. Please follow the instructions of the officials, security guards and police.
Please be considerate to other runners. Do not push and shove.
Start times:
- 42 km: 6:00am
- 21 km: 6:30 am
- 10 km: 6:45 am
- 5 km (people with disabilities): 7:30 am
- 5 km: 7:40 am
Starting locations:
- 42 km will start on the Equator on the Kasese-Mbarara highway. Buses will be provided to transport runners from the arena to the start point in the morning. Exact pickup location and time will be communicated later.
- 21 km / 10 km: Rwenzori Street (150 meters from the arena)
- 5 km: Margherita Street (150 meters from the arena)
All races will finish on the arena on Stanley Street.
Services on route
First Aid
First aid station is located at the venue and on route.
Ambulances
Ambulances are strategically positioned on the route and mobilised in the event of an emergency.
Water & other hydration
Kasese is hot (27-30 degrees) in August, so plan accordingly. Drink plenty the day before the race, and have a strategy for hydration on route.
Our official hydration partner is Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd. They will be supplying Rwenzori Water on the route, as well as soda products.
- Water stations are located at the start and finish, and at 3-5 km intervals on all routes.
- Water will be supplied in 500ml bottles and paper cups. Take water whenever you get the chance!
- Please discard your water bottle in the bin bags placed 25m – 200m after each water station, or carry it to the next station.
- There will also be soda offered at hydration points
- Please plan to bring whatever else you need to run long distances in the heat – like salt, glucose, gels or specialty sports drinks.
Time limit
The time limit for completing the full marathon is 6 hours. We will however, to the best of our ability, try to accommodate runners who take a bit longer than this.
A word on environment
Keeping our environment clean is a very important part of our lives and more so as part of this larger cause of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon. Please deposit trash in the rightful place, do not litter and avoid blocking drainage. The organisers desire a clean environment and aim to reduce the impact that the run might have on the environment. We would like to leave both the route and venue “better than we found it”, and follow the principles of Leave No Trace.
Medals & Prize Money
All finishers receive a finisher's medal. There are distinct medals for all four races.
Standard Chartered Bank is sponsoring the prize money for the marathon. Price money is given out for the following races:
- 42 km - men and women
- 21 km - men and women
- Local talent
- Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
For the 2024 edition, we have raised the prize money for the winners: Read more about it here. The full breakdown for 42 km and 21 km is as follows:
42 km Race (Men and Women)
- 1st Place: UGX 10 million
- 2nd Place: UGX 7 million
- 3rd Place: UGX 5 million
- 4th Place: UGX 3 million
- 5th Place: UGX 2 million
- 6th Place: UGX 1 million
21 km Race (Men and Women)
- 1st Place: UGX 7 million
- 2nd Place: UGX 5 million
- 3rd Place: UGX 3 million
- 4th Place: UGX 2 million
- 5th Place: UGX 1 million
In addition to these awards, special cash prizes will be given to the best local talent from the Rwenzori region and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), further emphasizing our commitment to inclusivity and community support.
Health & first aid
Uganda Red Cross is the official healthcare partner of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, providing first aid to all the runners and participants.
As a runner, you will be able to expect;
- First Aid Assistance: Available for any strains, sprains, breathing issues, or complications during the run.
- Warm-up & Cool-down: Sessions available both pre and post-marathon.
- Post-Marathon: Enjoy light massages to relax those muscles!
- Trained first aid responders on route: Trained respondents available on route for any immediate needs.
- Emergency Services: 2 ambulances on standby.
- Coordination with local health centers for swift emergency response.
Questions or concerns? Please contact us for clarity. Safe running!
Parking
All official car parks are manned by security guards (5am to 4pm). Please be considerate when parking and do not carry valuables. Do not obstruct the normal flow of traffic. Participants are permitted to park at a designated area/place close to the venue, but please note that these areas might not be officially guarded. Parking in all areas is at your own risk.
Virtual participation
For those who can't make it to Kasese but want to run virtually: we love to see your completed runs! Please send your Strava, Garmin or other run recordings to us on email (hello@rwenzorimarathon.com) so we can register your participation and ensure you receive your well-deserved medal. Your kit and medal will be available for pickup starting September 9th in Kampala.