Early bird registration for the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is now officially open, offering runners a discounted opportunity to secure their place in one of the fastest growing international sporting events.
The fifth edition of the marathon, set to take place on August 22 in Kasese, is already attracting significant local and global interest just a week after registration opened, with organizers confirming entries from runners across several countries by press time.
Under the early bird offer, Ugandans and other East African Community (EAC) citizen, including those from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda, can register at a fee of UGX 50,000, while international participants pay USD 50. These discounted rates will run until July 1, 2026, after which standard registration fees of UGX 60,000 for EAC residents and USD 60 for international runners will apply.
Registration is currently ongoing via rwenzorimarathon.com/registration
Sandra Againe, Tusker Lite Brand Manager, said the launch of early bird registration is intended to give runners ample time to prepare for the event.
“We are encouraging runners to take advantage of the early bird window not just for the cost benefit, but also to give themselves enough time to train and prepare adequately for this unique marathon experience,” Againe said.
Againe added that the brand has remained committed to growing Uganda’s running culture year-round through various Tusker Lite Runs held across the country, initiatives designed to build a strong and active community of runners.
The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, which sold out last year, continues to build on its international appeal, having attracted participants from 36 countries in the previous edition, with organizers expecting even broader global representation this year.
As part of its international activation campaign, the marathon is making appearances at major global running events. A recent engagement at the Kilimanjaro Marathon in Tanzania featured a shake-out run and on-site registration. Additional activations are scheduled at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on April 11, the London Marathon on April 26, and the Comrades Marathon in Durban on June 14.
At each of these events, the organizing team is collaborating with international running influencers, hosting expo booths, and leading pre-race community runs aimed at boosting visibility and engagement. The organizers are also working closely with Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate activations with Ugandan embassies in host cities.
Now officially listed on the World Athletics Calendar and having attained Label Race status, this year’s event is expected to deliver greater impact and international recognition.
