Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026.
Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon 2026 is returning back on 22.08.2026 for the 5th Edition in Kasese, Uganda, East Africa. This event is now celebrated every year attracting thousands of participants both local and internationals from around the world boosting local tourism in Kasese and Uganda at large.
Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon 2026 will take place in the pearl of Africa Uganda, Kasese near the 2 famous National parks, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rwenzori mountains national park.
Why join the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026
Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon is a celebration of Uganda’s natural beauty, supporting economic growth, running crossing the equator line and spotting wildlife at queen Elizabeth national park, running overseeing the Rwenzori Mountains Ranges that hosts the africa’s 3rd highest mountain (margherita peak 5109m) that makes it a world class mountaineering and climbing adventure.
Since the marathon attracts participants from over 20 countries, you will meet people with different colors, different faces, different smiles and meet new friends with different career ideas hence connecting with them.
Categories For Every Runner at the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026.
Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon 2026
Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon 2026 Participants will feature in the 5km run commonly known as fun Run, 10 km, 21 km known as half marathon and the competitive 42km for professional athletes. All winners of these categories are recognized by giving them prizes to appreciate them for their commitment and effort to join the marathon.
How to Register for Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026
Registration for the tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026 will open in February 2026. Remember there is always discounts for Early bird registration to all participants, East African citizens pay ugx 50,000, Foreign residents with work and residency permits pay ugx 50,000 and international runners pay USD 50. Normal entry fees effective July 2026 will go for ugx 60,000 for East African and foreign residents and USD 60 for internationals. All participants are always welcome.
Registrations are done online on rwenzorimarathon.com, you register your race to run and make payments then receive your payment details on your phone that you will present when picking your marathon kit.
Short trips to Do during the Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026
There are a variety of activities to do during the tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon and after the marathon in Kasese. Some of the activities includes:
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- Game drives in queen Elizabeth National Park
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- Kiwa heritage hot springs
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- Day hikes to lake Mahoma in the Rwenzori mountains.
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- 3 days Mahoma loop
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- 5 days climbing margherita peak in Rwenzori mountains
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- 7 days climbing margherita peak in Rwenzori mountains
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- 5 days trek to Lake Bujuku in Rwenzori mountains
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- 12 days Rwenzori mountains climbing 3 peaks
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- Nature walks/ forest walks
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- Mountain biking
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- Cultural visits/dances.
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- Boat cruise on the kazinga channel and Mweya.
We organize budget trips for both East African citizens, Foreign Residents and Non-Foreign Residents. We Book for your accommodations and Restaurants early before the Marathon. Call/whatsapp us on +256785982744/ Email us on rwenzorihiking@gmail.com
About the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026
The famous now annual event promotes talent (athletes), tourism, local community development and the participants come to know the Rwenzori region’s captivating landscapes that lies at the Equator line in Kasese.
Cross the Equator in one of the Africa’s most hidden gems in Kasese during the tusker lite Rwenzori marathon.
Facts about the Tusker lite Rwenzori marathon
During the tusker lite Rwenzori marathon week, accommodations are booked to full capacity, prices for accommodations are hiked because of the presence of many participants in Kasese.
Hotels always prepare enough meals to serve the increased population attending the marathon.
Transport services become busy, people moving around visiting different places around the Rwenzori region.
There are different vibes in Bars for enjoyments.
Don’t miss out on an adventure that will take you to the land of the snowcapped peaks of Uganda’s highest mountain, Rwenzori Mountains National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park where wildlife roam freely in their natural habitats.
“Get ready for another episode of the Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon 2026 with us”
