Thousands participate, compete in the 17th MTN Kampala Marathon

Following a two-year absence because of the unprecedented COVID-19 times, the prestigious MTN Kampala Marathon is back on Uganda’s social and sporting spheres.

On a chilly Sunday morning of 20^th November 2022 (after the early morning drizzles), people from all walks of life engaged in this all-inclusive marathon.

The marathon drew all personalities; young and old, big or small, rich and marginalized.

As early as 5:30 AM, runners of all clusters had started flocking the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.

The limbering session for the runners to condition and warm up their bodies commenced by 6:00am, conducted by the Sukuma dancers at the spacious grounds.

The warm-up progressed until 6:30am when the first group of runners in the 42 Kilometers category were flagged off.

These were shortly followed by the half marathon (21KM) and 5KM runners.

At 7:30 AM, the Prime Minister for the Republic of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, flagged off the majority of the runners in the 10KM category.

Anchor sponsors and the main organizers MTN Uganda had the biggest tent erected by Fotogenix Limited where their officials and VIP guests rested.

The rest of the partners too, had their tents by the side. Stanbic Bank, Huwai, Rwenzori Mineral Water, Vision Group, NBS Sport also had their respective smaller tents.

The rest of the participating companies were also granted space to host their guests.

A couple of people optimally utilized the marathon opportunity to exercise, breaking off the hitherto demanding work schedules to sweat for a cause; “Run for Babies”, network by meeting up with old friends and establishing new contacts as well.

Sukuma Dancers also involved the runners in the crucial cool-down session of the bodies after the grueling run.

The outstanding runners in all categories will receive prizes ranging from medals to cash.