Your week of adventure, culture and volunteering
A unique experience
This isn’t your average challenge! You’ll also be taking part in inspirational local events, school sports days and volunteering at nearby projects.
An incredible race
The finale of the week — with a route that runs mainly off-road, on hard baked, red dirt road. Choose to run a distance that suits you.
Making friends
Whether you sign up on your own or with a friend, you’ll meet lots of amazing people from the community and runners from all around the world!
Visiting other ActionAid projects
Extend your trip after the race and we can arrange for you to visit nearby ActionAid projects to get a broader insight into our work in Uganda.
Exploring the country
Stay a little longer in this beautiful country and take on a safari, see the last mountain gorillas left in the wild, or visit the source of the Nile.
Soaking up the local culture
Immerse yourself in Ugandan life before the race! Take part in cultural activities each day - sing, dance, create art and explore the town of Masaka.
About Uganda
- ActionAid began work in Uganda in 1982. We work in 50 districts across the country, supporting communities in the poorest and most remote areas.
- In recent years, Uganda has transformed itself from a country with a troubled past to one of relative stability.
- The Uganda Marathon will take place in Masaka, about 2 hours drive southwest of the capital of Kampala.
The weather and running conditions
The weather has never been an issue for competitors. The race takes place at the end of the rainy season, which brings cooler temperatures of an average 25 celsius. Plenty of water stations and suncream dot the course.
How much does it cost?
This is a self-funded challenge, which means that you will pay for the trip costs and all the money you raise will come directly to ActionAid. The costs for your challenge vary depending on the style of accommodation you choose.
Athletes’ Village – £945
Stay in a private room with your own ensuite bathroom in the grounds of the Athletes’ Village.
Marabou Village – £1,095
Stay in comfort in the best hotel in Masaka — enjoy hot showers, soft beds, a pool and a gym.
Marabou Exec – £1,245
Enjoy luxurious surroundings including an onsite spa, and an outdoor pool.
What’s included in my trip?
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 meals per day
- Race entry — also subsidising 15 Ugandan youth runners
- Airport transfers from Entebbe
- 2 volunteer days with local projects
- Campfire evenings with 150 new friends
- Daily activities — including a Lake Nabungo trip for swimming.
- Nightly entertainment of music, traditional drumming and dance
- Race t-shirt
- Medical support
What’s not included
You’ll need to organise some things yourself, and pay for a few things during your time in Uganda. These include:
- Flights (available for around £400 from Europe if booked in advance)
- Travel insurance
- Visa – more information
- Any spending money and alcoholic drinks
- Your vaccinations – more information
- Onward trip extensions
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If you have any questions or need support with your fundraising, please get in touch. Email events@actionaid.org or call 01460 238 000.Contact us