Legends Marathon
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.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Kyambogo Cricket Oval
Kyambogo University area, Kampala
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Open to the general public across 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon categories
Required Documents
- Photo ID
Entry Methods
- Online registration via thelegendsmarathon.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation policy on the registration page before entering
Launched November 2023 by sports journalist Andrew Mwanguhya to support Ugandan athletes transitioning out of competitive careers.
Organized by Impact Sport Association Limited, a Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)-registered non-profit.
Runs alongside the year-round "Beyond The Finish" athlete career-transition program (financial literacy, entrepreneurship, mental health support).
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.
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