By Our Reporter

The official race package for the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon was unveiled on the Uganda Breweries Ltd headquarters in Luzira, Kampala, on Thursday.

The occasion featured a style showcase that remodeled the standard press briefing right into a runway expertise, full with fashions unveiling the marathon package. The runway featured each business fashions and athletes, bringing collectively type and athleticism.

The package has maintained its inexperienced color palette, with its standout function being the commemorative fifth anniversary emblem emblazoned on the decrease proper entrance of the jersey. Other distinctive design parts embrace topographic contour patterns impressed by the terrain of the Rwenzori area, with flowing strains symbolizing the majestic Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

‎A rising solar represents new beginnings and the spirit of each runner, whereas the Uganda flag proudly celebrates the marathon’s nationwide id. The elephant tusks pay tribute to the Tusker Lite model, reflecting its partnership and help for lively life-style.

The again has all of the sponsors and companions with the headliner Tusker Lite, KIA, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Rwenzori Natural Mineral water, Britam Insurance, UCC and Explore Uganda.

The package jersey is complemented by an identical cap, bag, and water bottle.

Elizabeth Mutamuliza, the Marketing Manager for the Beer Category at UBL, stated the fifth anniversary version displays the expansion of the marathon and Tusker Lite’s dedication to selling lively life.

“Five years in the past, we got down to create greater than only a race. We needed to construct an expertise that brings individuals collectively via sport, journey and life-style. Today, seeing the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon develop into one of many area’s main vacation spot races is a proud second for us. The fifth anniversary package represents that journey and celebrates everybody who has been a part of constructing this unimaginable expertise,” she stated.

“At Tusker Lite, we consider in encouraging individuals to embrace lively life whereas creating significant moments of connection and celebration. The marathon offers us the right platform to carry this to life, combining health, exploration, music and group in a single unforgettable expertise.” She added.

Sandra Againe, the Tusker Lite Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries Limited, reiterated Elizabeth’s sentiments while highlighting the broader affect of the marathon on Kasese and the encircling communities.

“The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has grown past being a sporting occasion. It has change into a platform that drives tourism, creates alternatives for native companies and showcases the fantastic thing about the Rwenzori area to the world. Every 12 months, we see extra guests coming to Kasese, benefiting inns, eating places, transport operators and native entrepreneurs. This is the sort of affect that makes the marathon actually particular,” she stated.

For Amos Wekesa, the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Team Lead, the fifth version marks yet one more important chapter within the marathon’s journey.

“From the primary version to now, the marathon has continued to develop in participation, recognition and international enchantment. This 12 months, we’re making ready to welcome hundreds of runners from Uganda and past to expertise the sweetness, problem and pleasure that make this race distinctive,” he stated.

Wekesa added that the package will not be the one reward awaiting members on race day.

“Every runner who crosses the end line will obtain a particular medal as a logo of feat and a reminder of the unimaginable journey they’ve accomplished,” he famous.

Meanwhile, music sensation Fik Fameica, who is ready to headline the marathon’s Neon Rave expertise, gave attendees a glimpse of what awaits on D-day. The rapper teased his viral hit Siaka, constructing anticipation for what guarantees to be an electrifying efficiency in Kasese.

Organisers are concentrating on 8,000 members from the world over. Runners from greater than 20 international locations have already registered.

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