Explore Uganda boosts Mbarara City Marathon

• Event: 2nd Mbarara City Marathon
• Date: 28th March 2026
• Kit fees: Ug.Shs 60,000
• Venue: Mugaba Palace, Kamukuzi

Barely a fortnight to the long awaited Mbarara City marathon due on 28th March 2026, there is excitement with more partners and stakeholders joining the fray.

The latest key partner to join the Mbarara City organization wheel is the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

This was officially announced during a press briefing held at Fairway Hotel, Kampala city on Tuesday, 10th March 2026.

Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, the minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities was one of the high profile persons who graced the launch.

“We are glad to have the Explore Ankole expedition where the Mbarara City is also part as we promoted our domestic tourism” Hon. Mugarra noted.

Through the ‘Explore Ankole’ programme which is part of the wider country-wide Explore Uganda expedition, the Mbarara City marathon will be part of the activities in the western region from 27th to 29th March 2026.

The Western trip commences on 26th March 2026 from Kampala with a stop-over at the famous Equator line in Kayabwe before proceeding to the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo on the following day.

There will be a guided tour for the entourage around the Africa Coffee Park and a football match in the evening.

After this, the Explore Ankole expedition will then head for the second edition of the Mbarara City marathon on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at the Mugaba Palace in Kamukuzi.

After the run, the Mugamba palace be opened officially and the Kandake explore Concert will close the day with artists like Pastor Wilson Bugembe, Pastor Twine Hebert and many others secular artists.

CEO Mbarara City Marathon, Kaka Dickens Friday lauded the new partners,” We thank ministry of tourism Wildlife and Antiquities for embracing this marathon. We have prepared a lot for you. We are running for a particular cow. Our cow is now at 400million shs in South Africa. There shall be free transport to whoever buys the marathon kit and participants are to partake in 42km,21km, 10km and 5km. We have designated routes where you master the heart of Ankole,where kings were buried etc.  Thank you Ministry of tourism for coming on board to show case how beautiful Ankole is.”

Explore Uganda joins other partners for the Mbarara City Marathon as Nyakayojo SACCO LTD, among others.

About the Mbarara City Marathon:

The second edition of the Mbarara City Marathon is not just about running — it is about responsibility, inclusion, and building a smarter, cleaner city.

The Mbarara City Marathon is intentionally supporting women who sell goods along the roadside by engaging them in the vision of a smart and clean Mbarara City.

Tourism:

A clean city attracts tourism. A smart city supports its people. This edition of the Marathon aligns with that mission — creating awareness about sanitation, proper waste disposal, and organized trading spaces while increasing customer traffic and visibility for these women entrepreneurs.

When runners, visitors, and partners come to Mbarara, they will not only experience a world-class race but also witness a city that values dignity in trade, cleanliness in operation, and empowerment of women at the grassroots level.

That is the spirit of this year’s marathon — running for health, running for empowerment, and running for a smart and clean Mbarara.

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