Strecke & Höhenprofil

The Kampala Marathon features a scenic urban and peri-urban route through Uganda's capital city, starting and finishing at Kololo Independence Grounds. The course winds through the city's iconic hills, passing residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and offering views of Lake Victoria in the distance. Runners navigate undulating terrain typical of Kampala's distinctive topography.

Untergrund: road Profil: Wellig

🌤️ Wetter

Temperatur 23°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit 68%

Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%

November is part of Uganda's dry season with warm, mostly pleasant conditions. Occasional morning fog typical of the East African highlands, with low rainfall risk making it favorable for distance running.

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The Kampala Marathon is one of East Africa's premier urban marathons, attracting elite runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, and across the continent alongside recreational participants.
▸ The race starts and finishes at Kololo Independence Grounds, the historic site where Uganda celebrated independence from British colonial rule in 1962.
▸ Kampala's nickname 'The City of Seven Hills' is evident throughout the course, providing continuous elevation changes that test runners' endurance and strategy.
▸ The marathon has become a significant community event supporting local health and development initiatives, with proceeds benefiting various charitable organizations across Uganda.

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