GIVING DIGEST: The Legends Marathon 2025: Run for Your Legend – April 13
The Legends Marathon 2025 returns for its second and most impactful edition on Sunday, April 13 at Legends Rugby Grounds, Lugogo. This annual event is more than just a race, it’s a call to action, an opportunity to celebrate Uganda’s sporting icons, and a platform to empower athletes beyond their active years. Whether you're an elite runner, a casual jogger, or simply someone who believes in the power of sport to transform lives, this is your moment to step up.
This year’s marathon will feature four race categories, 5km, 10km, 21km, and the full 42km, ensuring there is a space for everyone to participate. The theme, “Run For Your Legend,” invites runners to dedicate their race to someone who inspires them. Each bib will include a space for participants to write the name of their personal legend, be it a sports hero, a family member, or even themselves. It’s a deeply personal and symbolic gesture that reinforces the power of legacy, inspiration, and purpose.
Proceeds from the marathon will go toward Athlete Career+, a year-round empowerment initiative focused on helping athletes transition successfully beyond sport. The program provides training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, job placement, mental health support, mentorship, media skills, and agribusiness. Through this, athletes are given the tools they need to thrive long after the spotlight dims.
The 2025 edition is backed by strong partners including Crown Beverages (official hydration partner), Safe Places (for mental health and GBV support), Kaynela Farms (for sustainable farming and agro-tourism training), and Stanbic Business Accelerator (for entrepreneurship support). These collaborations reflect a shared commitment to athlete well-being, empowerment, and long-term sustainability.
Registration is now open at www.thelegendsmarathon.com. Participants are encouraged to secure their slots early and prepare for what promises to be more than just a race—a powerful celebration of resilience, transformation, and community.
Join the movement. Run with purpose. Run for your legend.
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