Uganda is going to have a marathon at the foot of one of its biggest tourist attractions.
The pre-launch of Rwenzori Theluji Festival and Tusk lite Marathon has been announced at a press conference held at Margherita Hotel in Kasese town this morning.
The marathon is slated for 3rd September, 2022 and there will be hikes, bird watching, boat rides on the Kazinga channel and a concert to crown the event at the Kasese Marathon Grounds in Margharita.
The Rwenzori Theluji Festival Marathon, organisers Amos Wekesa and Robert Kabushenga from Equator Heights of Rugyeyo Farm, along with 12 other travel enthusiasts summited Mt. Rwenzori’s Margherita Peak to place the marathon banner and draw world attention to the event.
The marathon has been organized with the purposes of fostering healthy lifestyles, highlighting climate preservation and celebrating sports tourism.
The marathon will not be restricted to only Ugandans as the organisers expect runners from all corners of the world.
Kabushenga said Rwenzori Marathon will consist of a 42km full marathon, a 21km half marathon and 5km fun run.
Ms. Edith Muhindo, the secretary Kasese Tourism Investment Forum, told Kasese guide radio in a separate interview that the official launch will be held in Kampala on July28.2022.Ms.Edith on tourism launch…….
Kasese Deputy RDC in charge of Bukonzo County Rtd. Lt.Maate Magwara and Kasese Municipal MP, Hon.Ferigo Kambale attended the pre-launch and flagging off tourists from Margharita peak.END.