The 2019 MTN Kampala marathon was yesterday at Nyonyi gardens Kololo
MTN acting Chief marketing officer Sen Somdev said that proceeds of this year's run will be used to upgrade maternal health services in health facilities across the country
Launched 15 years ago, the MTN Kampala marathon has raised up to Shs3bn with last year’s edition fetching up to Shs633m.
This year, the MTN Kampala Marathon will be preceded by regional runs in the towns of Soroti, Arua and Masaka on Sunday 3rd, 10th and 17th November respectively. Registration for these runs will be UGX 10,000 cash or UGX 8,000 Mtn momo pay and proceeds will be utilized for the same cause in the same communities.
The main marathon will be held on sunday 24th November at Kololo Airstrip with runners participating in either of four categories; Full marathon(42km), Half marathon (21km), 10km Race and 5km race.
Mtn has this year partnered with Hauwei, Rwenzori, New Vision and Spedag Interfreight