Rwenzori marathon opens
Registration for the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon opens March 20 — it’s positioned around the Rwenzori Mountains and pitched at hikers and trail runners, with early-bird tickets urged by promoters (x.com). The social buzz around the launch highlights the event’s appeal to outdoor athletes who want altitude, mountain trails, and a rugged race experience (x.com).
The event site lists the race date for the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon as August 22, 2026 in Kasese, Uganda. (rwenzorimarathon.com) Early‑bird entry pricing is posted at UGX 50,000 for East African Community citizens/residents and USD 50 for international runners, with regular fees rising to UGX 60,000 / USD 60 from July 1. (rwenzorimarathon.com) The marathon is organised by Magnificent 7 Wonders Uganda Ltd and carries title sponsorship from Tusker Lite, while the Ministry of Tourism and Uganda Tourism Board have publicly backed the event and previously contributed funding to the race programme. (rwenzorimarathon.com) The 42.2 km Equator Marathon course crosses the Equator, routes runners through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward Kasese, reaches a maximum elevation of about 1,200 m above sea level and records an elevation gain of roughly 365 m; the routes were certified by World Athletics on April 2, 2024. (rwenzorimarathon.com) Logistics posted for competitors show the 42 km starts at the Equator on the Kasese–Mbarara highway with shuttle buses to the start line, finishes at The Arena on Stanley Street in Kasese, provides kit pickup in Kampala and Kasese, supplies hydration stations every 3–5 km, and enforces a six‑hour time limit for the full marathon. (rwenzorimarathon.com) Organisers and local media reported the event drew more than 6,000 runners in 2025 with strong regional entries (Kenyan runners among the largest national contingents), and travel operators are selling combined race‑and‑Rwenzori tourism packages and guided wildlife excursions to international participants. (nilepost.co.ug)
