Course & Elevation

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.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 480 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

23°C

Temperature

68%

Humidity

15%

Rain Chance

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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