Pulse News: Dates for the “MTN Kampala Marathon” Announced
Latest News | 2018-10-25
Earlier today, MTN Uganda announced the 2018 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon that will have a new and better route for runners. November will now be the MTN Marathon Season as an additional three road races in three regions have been revealed. The three regional road races will take place in Mbale, Gulu, and Mbarara, preceding the MTN Kampala Marathon. The Mbale road race will feature a 10km road race and a 21 km half marathon. The Gulu and Mbarara road races will feature a 10km race only. MTN also announced that the new and better route of the MTN Kampala Marathon is meant to highlight Kampala as marathon destination on the global athletics calendar.
“This year, it will be 15 years since we launched the MTN Kampala Marathon. It also marks the year when we significantly adjust the marathon as we aim for global status and also improve on the running experience for all participants. The addition of the regional road races is meant to also indicate the presence of MTN, everywhere you go in the country,” said Anthony Katamba, the General Manager Corporate Services said at the launch of the MTN Marathon Season 2018.
The 2018 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon will feature the popular 5km family run, 10km run, 21 km half marathon, and the 42km marathon. Launched 15 years ago, the MTN Kampala Marathon continues to support several causes aimed at improving the livelihoods of people in Uganda. As MTN Uganda celebrates “20 years of connecting Ugandans”, the MTN Marathon has connected thousands of Ugandans to running for a cause.
In the 2018 edition, the cause for the marathon will be improving maternal health in the country. According to Katamba, maternal health continues to be an area that requires improvement in terms of access .“This year, we’d like to focus on one cause, improving maternal health in Uganda. This is aimed at ensuring that is safe childbirth. Nearly Shs2bn has been raised over the years in order to support several causes in Uganda through the MTN Kampala Marathon,” Katamba adds.
The MTN Marathon will take place on the 25th of November.
Related news
The MTN Global Graduate Program is BACK
Do you want to be part of the team...
MTN-SAS Data science scholarship program shortlist
Congratulations! You are shortlisted for “MTN-SAS Data Science scholarship”....
#MTNPulseCypher Listeners Party
Ebintu bitabusse. The MTN Pulse Cypher Top 5 have...
MTN UG at 500k Twitter Awards – Nominations
We are celebrating 500,000 Twitter followers for mtnug and...
MTN UG Hip-Hop Awards 2022 Voting
It is time for your to have your say....
Do Internship with MTN 2023
Calling all ambitious undergraduates! Don’t miss the incredible opportunity...
The MTN Pulse Cypher
Time to show some love to your favourite MTN...
MTN Pulse in partnership with Victoria University awards 10 youths with Scholarships
MTN Pulse, has today awarded Victoria University scholarships to...
MTN Pulse Victoria University Scholarships Competition
Create your own user feedback survey
Pulse Hustler: Meet Mayenda Collins a Devoted Writer and CEO MCI Torch Blog
Have you ever taken a simple google search about...
“The Media Doesn’t Appreciate the Uganda Movie Industry Enough” Young Actress Sophie Nalukenge Speaks Out
We recently saw the rise of Pearl magic prime...
Pulse Hustler: Despite the Pandemic, Sybil Mujabi Diana Was Able to Start Her Online Business That Will Soon Hit its 2 Year Mark
If there’s anything some of us might be grateful...
Pulse Movie Plot: Lovers Tom Holland and Zendaya Nail Spiderman:No Way Home
The top ambition of the Marvel universe has to...
Pulse Feature: Rising Star Joshua Baraka Opens Up; Music, Studies, Family and More
Our guest feature today is Ugandan music artist Joshua...
Pulse Fashion: Why You and Your Family Should Get Matching Christmas Outfits
It’s that time of the year where bright lights...
Buzz Teenz Awards 2021 Winners – Full List
Yesterday the long awaited and prestigious Buzz Teenz awards...
Pulse MCM: Tax Advisor Trevor Ian Ssenyonjo Advises Younger Law Students to Explore Emerging Areas in Law
Our MCM today is Trevor Ian Ssenyonjo. For those...
Pulse Movie: Sing 2 is the Perfect for a Christmas Movie Night With Family
Remember Sing? The 2016 animation? Yeah, you need to...
Make the Best of Your Holiday With MTNGoGames
For some, the holiday started at the beginning of...
Pulse Hustler: “Radio Stations Should be Digitalized to Reach Wider Coverage” Mildred Couchita suggests
Mildred Couchitah Pedun is a journalist who works with...