Admire the snow-capped Rwenzori mountains & cross the Equator as you run the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
in Kasese, Uganda on August 24, 2024! 🏔🏃🏽♀️🇺🇬
Relive the magic! 📸✨
Check out our photo album from the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
and see all the epic moments, from the start line to the finish line and everything in between. 🏅
📸
@WatsalaKenneth
Link ➡️
🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
Becomes ONLY Ugandan Marathon Certified by
@WorldAthletics
Federation
This elite status means our course is globally recognized, allowing athletes to qualify for international races (like the Olympics)! 🌍
#CertifiedUG2024
We are proud that the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
has been featured by Ireland's
@rte
as one of the 5 marathons to sign up for this year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to run across the equator and enjoy the beauty of Uganda on August 24, 2024!
#SaveTheDate
: Attention runners!
The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
is happening on 24th August 2024 in Kasese.
Whether it's your first time or you're coming back for more, get ready for an epic run through stunning landscapes. 🏔️🏃🏿♀️
Let's hit the ground running!
⚠️ Our 2023 KIT DESIGN! ⚠️
Introducing our brand new marathon kit for the 2023 edition of the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
designed to elevate your running experience! 🏃♀️🏅👕
First up, the running belt - the perfect companion to keep your essentials secure during those long
Roses are red, violets are blue, running 42.2 km is better with you!❤️❤️❤️
This Valentine's, skip the chocolates, lace up your sneakers, and go for a run.
People who sweat together, stay together!
📸
@WatsalaKenneth
And the gold in 42 km goes to...
🥇Chelangat Abel with a FinishTime of 02:14:59
🥇Chebet Emily with a FinishTime of 02:42:08
Check your results here:
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
It's
#GlobalRunningDay
and THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
We're thrilled to launch the 3rd edition of the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
!
✅New 10km route
✅ World Athletics certification
✅ New kit (it's 🔥🔥)
✅ 4,000 participants expected!
Here's a brief from the launch ⬇️
Whether you're chasing gold or running for the joy of it, the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
has something for everyone! 🌟
Join us on Sep 2nd for a day of exhilarating races and unforgettable moments.
Let's celebrate the joy of running together! 🎉🏅
Kit pickup is DONE in Kampala. All roads lead to Kasese now. 💚
Didn't get to pick your kit in Kampala? Don't cry, just hop in the car and come pick it in Kasese.
See you all here!
🎉
#ANNOUNCEMENT
:
BIG news from the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
press conference with
@StanChartUGA
!
We're thrilled to announce their generous sponsorship of UGX 100 million, the majority as prize money.
Let's break it down and see what our talented runners can win ⬇️💰🏃🏿🏃🏿♀️
#ANNOUNCEMENT
: Transport & Accommodation
🛌 A great marathon begins with a fun journey and requires a good bed.
🚌 That's why we've partnered with
@TreepzUg
and
@tripesanow
to cover your needs.
Here is everything you need to know ⬇️
Earlier this evening, the sun set over Kilembe Road, casting a golden glow on the Rwenzori Mountains—the stage for the final stretch for the 21 km and 42 km runners.
See you all in a few hours!
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
Kasese at sunset, with the Rwenzori mountains and Kilembe glowing in the golden hour.
This is the stunning backdrop for the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon. 🏔️
Thank you all for joining us! 💚
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
As we’re gearing up for August 24, we’re happy to welcome aboard our running ambassadors from the Middle East.
Representing brands like ASICS, Adidas and Nike, this team will market our marathon abroad and join us in Kasese for the 2024 edition!
On on! 🔥🔥
A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Race Director,
@JuliusNkuraija
, who decided to spend his birthday yesterday making people suffer in the Kilembe hills!
Thank you for pushing our runners and showing them that they are made for more!
Kit pick in Kampala is OPEN: Station Xpress (above Standard Chartered) at Forrest Mall, Lugogo.
Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Sat: 8am-6pm
Sun: 10am-3pm
Save time by registering before you arrive:
🚨 Big News! 🚨 We're in Kasese, and it's not just for the scenic views.
Gavin Ashworth, one of only three Grade A
@WorldAthletics
Federation route measurers in Africa, is here with us.
Why? To put our marathon routes on the global map. Literally. 🌍📍
Learn more 👇🏿
Big shout-out to
@WatsalaKenneth
, one of our amazing in-house photographer, for capturing the magic of the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
for the second year in a row!
Thanks for bringing the energy of our race to life! 📸
Our first team of ambassadors from the Middle East arrived from Qatar & Dubai today! 🇶🇦🇦🇪
Led by Carla Pregigueiro, the team will be visiting the gorillas in Bwindi, before heading to Kasese for the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
.
They are marketing Uganda to the Middle East! 💚
We showed up and showed out at the
#RotaryCancerRun
!
Massive shoutout to the running community for coming together, full force, to race against a cause that affects us all.
Remember, cancer hits without bias.
Let’s fight it with unity and purpose!
We’re excited to announce a partnership between the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
&
#RotaryCancerRun24
.
Together, we aim to combat cancer, raise awareness, and promote health with events in Kasese and Fort Portal.
The goal: To establishing a cancer center in Kampala.
Read on ⬇️
Kit and race number pickup at the arena on Stanley Street from 9am to laaaaate tomorrow!
Look for Lions Gardens and these nice people will help you out!
Remember to bring your TicketSasa ticket.
The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
torch has officially left Kampala and is on its way to Kasese!
First stop:
#Mubende
— our beloved pit stop known for its delicious roadside chicken and gonja.
The journey to the west has begun, and we're bringing the marathon spirit with us! 🔥
🎉 The party kicks off in Kasese this Thursday!
Enjoy a weekend of non-stop fun at multiple bars in town, leading up to the epic Neon Street Rave on Saturday night with headliner
@IamVinka
!
Don't miss out on the ultimate marathon weekend vibes! 🥳
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
Guess what? 🎉
You can now snag your personalized marathon certificate on our timing site!
Just search for your name or race number, hit 'print certificate', and flex on your people.
Go on, show off that hard work:
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
🇺🇬 ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇬
Exciting news as the Ministry of Tourism teams up with
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
with a whopping 50 MILLION shillings support! 🙌
Get ready to run, explore, and embrace the beauty of Uganda.
#ExploreUganda
🚧 Heads up, travelers! 🚧
🛑 The Kasese to Kikorongo/Equator route will be temporarily closed from 6am.
🕙 Consider rerouting or delaying your journey until after 10am
Let's keep our 42 km runners safe! Please be extra cautious and patient.
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
Hi
@ComradesRace
runners 👋🏾 Did you catch us in the recent newsletter?
We are hoping to see more of the 15,000+ Comrades 2023 finishers in Kasese this year.
Our course might not be as brutal as the 86 km from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, but we can promise GREAT views & vibes!
🎉 The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
kit is here!
Get ready to rep in style with our t-shirt, drawstring bag, waist bag, bottle, and finisher's medal. 🏅
Plus, we're pumped to announce
@IamVinka
as the headliner for this year's Neon Street Rave!💥
Kasese is going to be LIT(E)!
The new
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
kits are here!
Blue shirts for the 21 km
Green for 5km, 10 km & 42 km
The dual-color scheme enhances race logistics, ensuring smooth guidance on overlapping routes.
Ready to race on August 24th? 💪
Goood morning!
These are the “bus drivers” for the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
!
42 km:
- Sub 3 hours: Cherotich ✅
- Sub 3:30 hrs: Ronnie ✅
- Sub 4 hrs: Don ✅
- Sub 4:20 hrs: Paul & Hilda ✅
- Sub 4:30 hrs S Mugabe ✅
21 km:
- Sub 2:30hrs: ✨The Vibes Bus✨
💚💚💚
🚨
@MTWAUganda
has pledged UGX 50M to support the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
!
This comes on top of
@ugwildlife
national park discounts, and gorilla & chimpanzee tracking permits.
Rumour has it that the state minister will even be running the 42 km race this Saturday!
🥤JUST IN🥤
@RwenzoriUg
&
@CocaColaBevUg
have renewed their commitment to the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
!
Stay hydrated with Rwenzori water as you brave the Kasese heat. 🥵 42 km runners will also stay fresh with Coca Cola.
A solid partnership of UGX 100m backing our race!
🚀 And we're off! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
has officially started! 🎉
Join us live as we embark on this exhilarating journey. The energy is electric! ⚡️
#RaceDayLive
.
@RwenzoriMarathn
What a fantastic race this was. Shd have known with a 6am scene like this on arrival. I promised organisers I would give my time to come and support it & I enjoyed every second. This is a great advert for the Ugandan mountains & surrounding tourism. I’ll be back
137 days left until we race through the Pearl of Africa!
It's time to amp up your training and prepare for the challenge.
Remember: To finish first, you must first start training!
Tickets ➡️
WOW! 🤩 WHAT A DAY!
Shout out to our marathoners for breaking in our new 42 km route with grit, determination and smiles, despite the heat. 🔥🔥🔥
Dive into this photo thread to relive the struggle.
📸
@WatsalaKenneth
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
The marathon officially entered Kasese with street cleanup in the morning, before introducing our guests with music, kits and a torch parade into town led by mayor, LCV and Hon.
@KabbyangaB
💚💚
Kit pickup and party continues tomorrow, we look forward to seeing you all!
We strongly condemn the use of any of our runners' photos to spread demeaning and harassing remarks on X and WhatsApp.
Cyberbullying has no place in our community.
We stand with our runners and promote respect, unity, and positivity.
Hey fam! 📸 Curious to see if we caught you at your best (or in that mid-race daydream) on the 42km route?
Dive into the official photos and relive the race!
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
🏃♂️🌄
LINK ➡️
🚧
#RoadClosure
🚧
Sections of Kasese-Mbarara Road (from Kilembe Rd junction to the Equator) and Kilembe Road (from Rwenzori Rd junction to Kilembe subcounty)
will be CLOSED on August 24 2024 from 4am to 10am for the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
.
Please plan accordingly!
And we’re live from the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon press conference! 🎉
The atmosphere is electric here at Roza Dymz in Kololo.
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
The acting executive director Mr. Makombo during the unveiling of the kits said Rwenzori ranges numbers moved from 1.2k to 7k within one year and the
@RwenzoriMarathn
campaigns have helped a lot
Greetings from Bukwo! 🏔️
We’re here visiting the Mt Elgon running community, hosted by marathon ambassador & friend, World Champ Moses Kipsiro.
This region has sent us ALL previous winners of the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
, so we wanted to officially invite them to Kasese ⬇️
The question often comes up: "What charity are you raising money for?" This topic surfaces during press conferences, in conversations, and on social media.
Our answer is simple: we do not have one. In an era where most runs are tied to a specific charity, our approach is
Hello runners! 🌞
It’s Thursday – the perfect day to get one step closer to your
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
adventure!
Did you go for a run this morning? Share below for those bragging rights!
The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to support conservation & bring tourism to Kasese.🌿🏞️
Have you ever climbed the Rwenzori Mountains? Show us your photos! ⬇️
Let's make a thread showcasing the beauty of the Rwenzoris!
📸
@mbjorgum
🚨 Happening NOW 🚨
We’re at the Tourism Information Centre at Sheraton, ready to unveiling BIG news about the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
.
Stay tuned as we dive into what this news means for the marathon, our athletes and supporters!
📣 Attention runners (& supporters)!
Here's the program for the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
! 🗓️
Dive in to find out the meeting time, race start times, and when we'll be celebrating our champions with awards. 🏅🕐
Don't be late to the start!
🚗 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚗
@CFAOMotors_Ug
has teamed up with
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
!
Their iconic Toyota models, the branded Urban Cruiser and Corolla Cross, will be leading our runners for the 21 km and 42 km races respectively. 🏃🏿🚘
Learn more ⬇️
🚑 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚑
We are proud to continue our partnership with
@RocketHealthUG
as the official health partner for the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
.
With their expert team in place, they'll be ensuring the safety & wellness of every participant.
Monday vibes: We're still buzzing from the
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
weekend!
Who else is still feeling the post-race high? Let’s keep that energy going! 💥
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
The registration for the 2024 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon is OPEN! 🇺🇬
Here’s a message from the boss
@wekesa_amos
live from
@KiliMarathon
🇹🇿
Get your ticket here:
🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨
The
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
is back for 2023!
This year's event will take place on Sep 2nd in Kasese, Uganda.
Here's what's new (incl. the new 42 km!) ⬇️
“Mornings are for cuddling, WHY are you here!?!”
200 runners showed up for Sunday sermon today at 6am as
@FastnFurious40
hosted the monthly
@teammatooke
run from Kampala to Entebbe. 🔥🔥
It's marathon week, and on our entry list is British endurance runner Nick Butter.
Nick holds 11 (!) world records, and was the first person in history to run a marathon in every single country in the world - 196 marathons in 196 nations.
Your hard-earned certificates are officially online! 🏅🎉
Head over to our website to download yours and relive the glory of crossing that finish line!
Search for your name & click on "Print certificate" to get your ➡️
#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon
"When the first marathon happened, I think it caught the community by surprise. But this time around we are ready! Everyone is in high gear.
This has united the Rwenzori. You are coming home to us, to a place of love!"
-
@WinnieKiiza
Listen LIVE now:
To quote
@IamVinka
: "I have been watching Sha'Carri Richardson and Cheptegei these last few weeks, and now I want to run in Kasese! I'm going for gold!"
Join her – and us – in Kasese next week! 💚
Get your kit:
Registration for the 2023 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon is officially OPEN! 🤩
Sign up now-now for early bird tickets to
#RunTheRwenzori
in Kasese.
Early bird price:
✅ EAC citizens/residents: UGX 50k
✅ International runners: $50
Sign up here:
We're in Naalya today, handing out kits at
@MarcosGymSpa1
! 💚💚 We'll be here until 2pm!
Can't make it here today? You can find us at Forrest Mall (Lugogo) every day until Thursday!
Save time by registering BEFORE you pick up the kit:
Kit pick in Kampala is OPEN: Station Xpress (above Standard Chartered) at Forrest Mall, Lugogo.
Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Sat: 8am-6pm
Sun: 10am-3pm
Kasese: We are coming to you next week!
Save time by registering before you pick up the kit: