Fort Portal City Marathon

Fort Portal City Marathon | July 18, 2026
A Run In Paradise
Fort Portal City, UG
▶️ 42k | 21k | 10k | 5k
👇Register Below

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

42km. 21km. 10km. 5km.

Every distance. Every pace. Every story.

Thank you Fort Portal. Thank you to every participant, volunteer, partner, and spectator who showed up for the Fort Portal City Marathon 2026. You made this morning unforgettable.

The full results can be found via the link. 👇
🔗https://t.co/6NLqpngNZk

#fortportalcitymarathon
#aruninparadise

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

Hundreds of runners and walkers made the 2nd edition of #aruninparadise unforgettable!

From the expo to the race and finish line afterparty, Fort Portal brought the best energy. See how the Tourism City came alive 📹⬇️.

Tag your running friends and tell us your best moment from the marathon weekend.👇

#fortportalcitymarathon

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

@onabright @UNGlobalPulseUG @smmugabe @PepsiUganda @roketelkomug @SunbirdAI @ObukamaBwaTooro @MTWAUganda @ExploreUganda @CastleLiteUg @DestinationUG1 @MMU_Uganda You guys were amazing. Thanks for your support.🙌

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

Pure joy in these photos. Thank you for keeping our runners hydrated and hyped. We couldn't have done this without your support. 💙🙌

[UN Global Pulse Uganda @UNGlobalPulseUG]

📸 #PictureMonday
Many smiles. 💙
We're proud that the @DataCities Consortium was part of the @FPcitymarathon, where we managed one of the hydration points, keeping runners refreshed as they took on #ARunInParadise

It was a privilege to support an event that brings together sport, tourism, and community.
To many more miles together!
#FortPortalCityMarathon #DataCities #TourismData

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

The ladies showed up. They ran. They Conquered 💯

Here’s a look at the podium finishers in the women’s 21km race!

🥇 Sylvia Chelangat 1:16:44
🥈 Chepkwemoi Joy 1:18:04
🥉 Tadelech Abate 1:38:20

Ladies, you pushed the pace, embraced the challenge, and crossed the finish line in style. Congratulations on a well deserved podium finish! 👏🏾
You made Fort Portal proud! ❤️

#fortportalcitymarathon
#aruninparadise

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

Strong legs. Speed. An unforgettable performance!

Akwech Peter put on a show in the 21 kilometers men’s race and blasted the course in a remarkable 1:04:21 🥇finish time! 💥 🏃

Right on his heel was Cherop Dominic with a finish time of 1:04:26 🥈.
Jakob Jakob was also just a few seconds behind them earning himself third place in 1:04:52! 🥉

Peter, Dominic and Jakob put on an undeniable masterclass in grit and determination and indeed Congratulations are in order! 👏🏾👏🏾
Well Done gentlemen! 🎉

#fortportalcitymarathon
#aruninparadise

[The Mutungo Madbus @mutungomadbus]

The @FPcitymarathon medals shall be there for picking at the #midnight run.

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

You ran it. You conquered it. Now relive it. 📸

The official Fort Portal City Marathon 2026 race photos are finally here!
Find your moments, tag your crew, and share your favorite memories with friends.

Warning: You may spend the next hour looking for yourself. 😄📸

Find them in the link 🔗 below ⬇️ 👇

https://t.co/dObT3Yt8Du

#fortportalcitymarathon
#aruninparadise

[DataCities Initiative @DataCitiesUg]

What happens after the finish line? 🏃

Every marathon leaves behind valuable insights. Join Episode 5 of the #UrbanDataDialogues as we explore how partnerships and data can strengthen sports tourism through lessons from the @FPcitymarathon.

🗓️ Thursday 30 July, 2026
🕒 3:00- 4:00 PM EAT

Register here: https://t.co/YGN4WCvJ08

#SportsTourism #aruninparadise

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

The official Fort Portal City Marathon finisher medals are here!
Collection starts today Wednesday July 22, 2026

We know you waited. Thank you for your patience. This medal is worth it.

📍Kampala: Plot 8 Vubyabirenge Road Ntinda - Stretcher Road
📍Fort Portal: Wazalendo Building Room 9 Plot 7 Balya Street

Not nearby? We are coming to your running club in the next 2-3 weeks!.

What to bring: Your commemorative medal from race day or your official race results.

You earned this! Come get it. 🏅
Tag a finisher who needs to see this 👇⬇️

#fortportalcitymarathon
#aruninparadise

[Hilda Nkoola @HildaNkool8497]

@FPcitymarathon @smmugabe @gutsybunch @nakaseroboys @MTWAUganda @ExploreUganda @CastleLiteUg @roketelkomug @CapitalFMUganda Many thanks to @FPcitymarathon for the opportunity to represent sisterhood and shine while at that. Congratulations miss Linda Mirembe & Maurine K. On on to the 2027 Edition

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

@nakaseroboys 😂😂 Well done Team Nakasero

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

@melissamboha @RwenzoriMarathn @melissamboha Do you mean serving at one of our hydration stations?

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

🏆 Top 3 finishers in the 42km Women's race.

🥇 Mirembe Linda - 4:01:21
🥈 Koech Maurine - 4:04:51
🥉 Hilda Nkoola - 4:11:29

They took on Fort Portal’s toughest terrain and made standard-setting history with every stride.

Linda, Maurine, @HildaNkool8497 We see you. We celebrate you.👑🧡

#fortportalcitymarathon

[I know what you did last summer @beckersempebwa]

On 18 July, the Fort Portal City Marathon celebrated beauty, culture, and vibrancy of Uganda’s tourism capital Set against breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks, bringing together athletes, adventurers, and travelers for an unforgettable experience of fitness, culture

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

42.2 km male finishers in pictures!📸

Moses Jolimo blazed through the hills in a blistering 2:29:51 (new course record).

Pushing right behind him, Sande Denis (2:34:52) and Byaruhanga Brian (2:37:19) showed power all the way across the line.

Perfect weather, unforgiving climbs, and iconic Tourism City views. Pure magic! ✨

#fortportalcitymarathon

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

Proud of you! 👏👏

[Byamugisha Moses @ByamugishaMoses]

Received the 1st medal in my life 😁
Don't laugh 😂😂😂

[Fort Portal City Marathon @FPcitymarathon]

@wekesa_amos Fort Portal City Marathon, not Fortportal marathon

[Insurance Training College @ITC_Uganda]

🏁 @FPcitymarathon — DONE!✅ 👟

We are proud to partner with this year's race, cheering runners/walkers across the finish line from the flag-off to the last stride! 🙌

Thank you for the energy, and the spirit. Fort Portal showed up! 💪

See you at the next start line. 🏆

#FortPortalMarathon #ITCUganda #TeamITC #RunUganda

[Roke Telkom @roketelkomug]

How we pulled up for the Fort Portal City Marathon🥳🏃‍♀️🏃.

#FortPortalCityMarathon #RokeAt19 #RunInParadise #LiveTheRokeLife #run