The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2025 : Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese
The fourth edition of the Rwenzori Marathon is here again with a bang. The marathon that was started in 2022 by Amos Wekesa, a top tourism professional in Uganda, is set to take place in Kasese on 23rd August, 2025. The Rwenzori Marathon has over the past few years gained traction welcoming runners from across the world to participate in this marathon that happens annually in Kasese. The main goal of the marathon is to push for sports tourism and also highlight Uganda’s tourist attractions like Rwenzori Mountains National Park, the Equator and Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as other attractions in the country.
Runners, visitors and sports specialists have this week started jetting into the country ahead of the marathon set to happen this Saturday. Visitors that have so far arrived into the country include sports commentator Rob Walker, Gavin Wright, travel influencers like Sean Hammond, high profile runners and athletes from South Africa, United Kingdom and Kenya. This is an exciting week for the Rwenzori Marathon organizers as Kasese is filling up and the energy surrounding the marathon is being felt across the various social media platforms.
Rob Walker and Amos Wekesa. Photo by Uganda Tourism Board
Rwenzori Marathon Kits
The Rwenzori Marathon 2025 registration involves acquiring yourself a marathon kit.The registration process starts with registering online on the Rwenzori Marathon website – www.rwenzorimarathon.com. The registration is complete once you have made payment after which confirmation details will be sent to you.
The Rwenzori Marathon 2025 kit cost;
Ugx. 60,000 for East African Citizens and residents
USD 60 for International runners
The marathon organizers have a kit pick up point in Kampala at Forest mall which is near Lugogo mall so runners in Kampala can easily pick up their kit there. The location is Station Xpress at Forest mall above Standard Chartered Bank. For a hassle free pick up, runners are advised to register online before pick up so as to save time. The last day for pick up in Kampala is Wednesday.
The kit can also be picked up in Kasese in Kasese on the arena on Stanley street. The pick up times for Kasese will be Thursday 21st August between 9am – 7pm and on Friday 22nd August between 9am – Midnight.
Runners can choose how many kms they would like to run when purchasing the kit. The race includes the following options – 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km. The choice of km depends on your interests and physical abilities. The Rwenzori Marathon will begin inside Queen Elizabeth National Park as runners cross the Equator then head towards Kasese with views of the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges.
Partners and tourism bodies that have embraced the Rwenzori Marathon 2025
A number of tourism and government bodies have embraced and supported the Rwenzori Marathon which is a great step and a testament of the growth of the marathon. These organizations include the Uganda Tourism Board, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda, Britam Uganda, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), The Motor Center EA, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and Uganda Airlines among others.
Photo by Uganda Airlines
What the Rwenzori Marathon means for Uganda’s tourism
The Rwenzori Marathon is a fantastic initiative for not only the tourism industry but for Uganda at large. The marathon will put Uganda on the map as a tourism destination and a center for sports tourism. The marathon will contribute significantly to the economy of Uganda in many ways as visitors to Uganda will book hotels, book transport, work with tour operators to plan their logistics and also support the locals in the different towns leading to the marathon. Neighboring towns and cities like Fort Portal will benefit from runners and visitors staying at hotels and lodges.
The marathon also exposes visitors to other destinations within Uganda that they can visit either before or after the marathon. Visitors can choose to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after the marathon, other can choose to visit Kibale National Park for the chimpanzees while others can opt for cultural day tours near Kasese.
All in all the Rwenzori Marathon 2025 is a great initiative and kudos to Amos Wekesa for pushing this great idea to the stage it currently is at.
