42.2 KM
Full Marathon
The full distance through Gulu City and its surrounding villages. Official Two Oceans Marathon qualifier.
- Cut-off 6 hours
- 18+ years
Kit collectionKit collection runs on 3rd and 4th December 2026 at Kaunda Grounds, Gulu, from 8:00AM to 9:00PM. Bring your registration confirmation and a national ID.
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4Dec
GCM Medical Camp: Run for HIV/AIDS awareness
HIV/AIDS screening and awareness, general medical consultations and treatment, sickle cell screening and more. 10:00am at Kaunda Grounds, Gulu.
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One city, five races
Every race starts and finishes at Kaunda Grounds. Entry is UGX 60,000 for all distances, and every finisher takes home a medal and a commemorative T-shirt.
21.1 KM
Half Marathon
Twenty-one kilometres past landmarks, historic neighbourhoods and the Central Market.
- Cut-off 4 hours
- 18+ years
10 KM
10 KM Run
A fast city loop for club runners and first-time racers.
- Cut-off 2 hours
5 KM
5 KM Fun Run
For families, schools and teams. Runners under 16 may only enter this race.
Wheelchair
Wheelchair Race
A dedicated race for wheelchair athletes, on a closed course.
Why run in Gulu?
A certified course with a road to Cape Town
Running for culture and heritage
Gulu balances modern city life with deep Acholi traditions. Minutes from the start line you pass grass-thatched homesteads, the Central Market and the neighbourhoods that rebuilt this city. Ten percent of race proceeds fund the Martin Aliker Youth Skilling Centre in Abole.
Certified course
The route is measured and certified, so your finish time counts.
Official qualifier
Your Gulu finish can earn you a place at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town.
From the finish line
What runners are saying
The Gulu City Marathon became more than a race for me
I joined the 2025 race to prove to myself that I could overcome fear and self-doubt. Training was not easy — there were days I wanted to quit.
What makes Gulu unique
Gulu is one of Uganda's hidden gems, rich in culture, food, warm people and breathtaking terrain. Minutes from the centre you see grass-thatched homesteads.
I wasn't a serious runner
Forty-two kilometres is a completely different conversation. I signed up anyway, because I needed to know what would happen if I pushed into territory that scared me.
More than a race
I ran with the Fast & Furious Running Club's end-of-year run to Gulu, which grew into this marathon. Coming back was my way of honouring that history.
Gulu's steps of resilience
Read the impact
Impact report 2025
What the race gave back to Gulu: youth skilling, local business and community health.
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Your start line is in Gulu
UGX 60,000 for every distance. Register online, pay, and collect your kit in Gulu.