Kampala-based athletics enthusiasts register 200 runners for Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon

Team Matooke Running Club have registered over 200 runners.

ATHLETICS Kampala-based athletics enthusiasts register 200 runners for Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon

Moses King 11:30 - 15.08.2023

The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, inaugurated last year, stands as an annual hallmark, encompassing a full 42km marathon, a half marathon spanning 21km, and a 5km fun run.

Ahead of the second edition of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese, many avid runners are gearing up and partaking in fitness routines to guarantee their readiness.

The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, inaugurated last year, stands as an annual hallmark, encompassing a full 42km marathon, a half marathon spanning 21km, and a 5km fun run.

Among these enthusiasts is the Team Matooke Running Club, which had runners from around Kampala city set out yet again to run their monthly distance race to Entebbe.

Runners use this monthly platform to engage in different distances along Entebbe Road, which comprise 27km, 30km and 36km routes, to test their limits and push themselves ahead of various marathons.

Runners test their endurance and resilience ahead of the Kasese main event

Martin Makumbi, the running club president, shared that members were channelling their energy towards the upcoming Rwenzori Marathon event, with an estimated 200 club members already registered.

“We are all looking forward to the new 42km marathon route. It is definitely going to be a challenge but one worth taking, especially because it will test our endurance and determination most,” said Makumbi.

Away from the tasking 42km route, the marathon will also include a thrilling 21km half marathon, which remains unchanged from last year’s successful edition and a 5km fun run through Kasese streets.

Team Matooke Running Club members pose for photo.

For many running enthusiasts, the marathon has been a beacon of motivation since the beginning of the year, a goal that has driven these athletes to surpass their expectations.

As Team Matooke Running Club continues their journey of preparation, it is clear that their ultimate goal is to test their limits.

Their dedication symbolises the essence of this incredible event – an opportunity to push boundaries, celebrate unity, and achieve new victories.

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