Mt. Elgon Mountain Bike Race

It’s time to prove your skills at the yearly Mount Elgon Mountainbike Race 2016!!!

Main race is a 33km XC/Enduro style course – it’s a mass start and the first across the finish line wins. From Sipi we climb into Mt. Elgon National Park before descending singletrack through coffee planations and villages. There’s 1000m climbing and 2100m max elevation over two off road loops connected by a little tarmac. Course record 2hr 25min.

Half race: The half race misses the first loop up to the National Park and is easier with less climbing and a lower max elevation. Course record 1hr 21min.

Trained or not… There are a lot of activities for those who don’t want to participate in the race, such as troutfishing in very lush surroundings, climbing, hiking the waterfalls , coffee trips just to mention some…

This year there is an accommodation and food pack for $50 pp. It includes 2 nights camping at Noah’s Ark (across the road from Sipi River Lodge) with 2 breakfasts, one lunch at Sipi River Lodge and a BBQ on the Saturday night.

Check out the Facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/mountelgonbikerace/

Mihingo Run and Mountain Bike Race

Come check out the 4th Annual Mihingo Conservation Foundation – Mihingo Marathon scheduled for Saturday 4th June 2016, near Lake Mburo National Park.

This spectacular event will have both running and mountain biking races for both individuals and teams. You cannot miss this opportunity to run along with the zebras!

All funds raised will be used by MCF to reduce the human-wildlife conflict around Lake Mburo and link communities to the benefits of living alongside wildlife. Last year MCF compensated 153 livestock (122 cows and 31 goats) killed or injured by leopard and hyena.

So come and run for conservation and see exactly what the MCF is working to protect during your race.

Check out Activate Uganda’s website for more details

Mpanga Forest Trail Running Challenge

The Mpanga Forest Trail Running Challenge is one of the best races suitable for both adults and children as it’s not far from CBD and running in carbon free environment with very beautiful landscape.

Mpanga Forest is a 45 minute drive from Kampala on Makasa Road, 2km from Mpigi town (about 36km from Kampala).

This is some of the most beautiful running to be done in Uganda. The trail runs through the forest of Mpanga Forest Reserve, through Mpigi Village, and also has beautiful views of a variety of landscapes. Come run with Nature!! It’s a race you shouldn’t miss!!
Distance: 21km, 12km, and 5km
Kids Distances: 3km and 5km

Fees: 40,000 Event Tshirt: 55,000
Event Schedule:
8:00 am 21km Start
8:30 am 12km Start
9:00 am 5km Start