Over 500 expected in the second edition of Legends Marathon

The second edition of the Legends Marathon on April 13 will launch Athlete Career-Plus, a year-round program that equips athletes with essential life skills.

This was disclosed by Andrew Mwanguhya, the event’s director of the annual event, during the launch of this year’s edition at the Legends Rugby Ground on Thursday.

The program will include lessons in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and business training, job placements and internships, mentorship and life skills coaching, modern farming and agribusiness, as well as sports coaching and mental health support.

Run by Impact Sport, this is a comprehensive career transition program designed to provide athletes with personalised advice, workshops, learning tools, and resources. This initiative helps athletes strategically plan their career paths and successfully navigate their transitions from active sport to a better post-sport life, in line with the vision of Impact Sport and the annual Legends Marathon.

Mwanguhya said the stage is set for an even bigger and more impactful second edition.

The launch brought together elite and recreational runners, retired and active athletes, running club captains, corporate partners, and media—all united by the marathon’s mission to transform lives through sport. Some of the legends who attended included Olympian Ganzi Mugula, two-time 10000m Commonwealth champion Moses Kipsiro, former Rugby Cranes hooker Alex Mubiru, former internationals Mujib Kasule, and Majida Nantanda as well as former cricketers Davis Karashani and Naome Kayondo as well as budding boxer Isaac Ssenyange Jr.

“The Legends Marathon is more than just a race—it's a movement. Our vision is to build a legacy where every athlete, whether retired, active, or aspiring, finds opportunities beyond their sporting career,” Mwanguhya said.

He reaffirmed the marathon’s commitment to empowering athletes beyond competition, saying the event will always serve as its flagship celebratory, competitive, and awareness event, where participants can have fun while making a difference.

The 2025 edition will start and end at the Legends Rugby Ground in Lugogo and will feature 42km, 21km, 10km, and a 5km fun run, ensuring inclusivity for all participants in the event that continues to serve as a platform for athlete career transitions, talent development, and Uganda’s sports tourism growth.

It will be held under the theme "Run for Your Legend,” encouraging participants to dedicate their run to someone who inspires them—a sports hero, a family member, or even themselves. Each runner’s race bib will have a space to write the name of their chosen legend. The marathon has already secured key partners, including Crown Beverages, Kaynela Farms, Safe Places, Stanbic, and The Moves.  These were represented by Catherine Poran (Stanbic), Janet Kantalama (Safe Places) and Daniel Muhwezi (Kaynela Farms).

The launch also featured testimonies from elite and retired athletes and running club captains, highlighting the marathon’s role in strengthening Uganda’s running culture and the need to support and remember retired athletes.

“We are proud to be part of this journey. The Legends Marathon is not just about running; it’s about changing lives, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities for Ugandan athletes.” Poran noted.

Registration for the event is ongoing at www.thelegendsmarathon.com. Entry fees have been set at Sh50,000 per participant, who will get a medal for his efforts in the end.