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Legends Marathon

April 18, 2027 · 6:00 AMKampala, Central Region, Uganda

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Race Day

73°F

66–79°F · Feels warm

Total elevation gain

591ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +66 ft

Participants

500

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

4/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Legends Marathon is a mass-participation road race held annually in Kampala, Uganda every April, honoring the country's retired and active sporting legends while raising funds for athlete career transitions. Launched in November 2023 by sports journalist Andrew Mwanguhya and organized by Impact Sport Association Limited, the event pairs road racing with the year-round "Beyond The Finish" program, offering financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, and mental health support to athletes moving on from competitive careers. Runners choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon distances through the streets of Kampala, finishing with a medal regardless of placing. The 2026 edition started at Kyambogo Cricket Oval on April 19, drawing elite athletes, emerging talent, and recreational runners together under the theme "Run For Your Legend," with the next edition projected for mid-April 2027 on the event's established annual cadence. Entry costs UGX 50,000 (approximately US$13) across all distances.

01: Launched November 2023 by sports journalist Andrew Mwanguhya to support Ugandan athletes transitioning out of competitive careers.
02: Organized by Impact Sport Association Limited, a Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)-registered non-profit.
03: Runs alongside the year-round "Beyond The Finish" athlete career-transition program (financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mental health support).
04: Added as the city's active marathon-distance event after the long-running MTN Kampala Marathon went suspended after its 2023 non-running and has had no revival announced as of mid-2026.

Questions about the Legends Marathon 2027

When is the Legends Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Where is the Legends Marathon?

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda.

What time does the Legends Marathon start?

The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.

What is the Legends Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

How do I enter the Legends Marathon 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration via thelegendsmarathon.com.

How much does the Legends Marathon 2027 cost?

General Entry (5K / 10K / Half Marathon / Marathon): UGX 50,000. VIP Package: UGX 150,000.

What is the Legends Marathon elevation gain?

180 m (591 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +20 m (66 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Legends Marathon course like?

It passes Kyambogo Cricket Oval and Kyambogo University area, Kampala.

What is the weather like at the Legends Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 19–26 °C (66–79 °F). Feels warm.

How many runners does the Legends Marathon have?

500 participants. Intimate field.

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