100 Athletes to Represent Kasese District in Tusker Lite Mt.Rwenzori Marathon 2024.

The 3rd edition of Tusker Lite Mt.Rrwenzori Marathon scheduled for 24th August 2024 in Kasese District.

In April, three of the 2024 Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon courses received certification from World Athletics.

Kasese Municipality Athletes During their Training ( Picture By Joker)

Runners will now race on a globally certified race course that is attracting elite athletes and enthusiasts from around the world, establishing itself as a truly global event.

With participants hailing from 32 countries confirmed, the marathon’s reach extends far beyond the borders of Uganda.

For the starters, the marathon introduces a new 10KM rout, complimenting the existing 5KM,21KM and 42KM .

Uganda's - Vitalis Kwemio Won Last Year's 42 Km Race 

Kasese municipality holds a high number of athletes with 15 Males and 6 Females respectively.

Mahango sub county in 2nd position with 8 Males and 5 Females athletes.

Full-List.

Kasese Municipality.

Male;

Arinatwe Brain, Kibaba Amon,Mumbere Exile,Kajura Jerrald,Bwalike Alphosi,Mugenyi Boaz,Agaba Herbert,Mumbere Moses,Thembo Bajni,Masereka Joel,Bwambale Emmanuel,Abdu Saleri,Thembo Edwin,Thembo Benjamin and Isingoma Josephat.

Females; 

Masika Eve,Muhindo Annet Muhanuka,Mbambu Eliza,Mbambu Faith,Kalibuliro Rose and Masika Janet.

Mahango Sub County.

Male; Masereka Alex,Baluku Martiner,Kule Vicent,Bwambale Felex,Kalite Milton,Kambale Isekaninga,Kalyabyuma Zimonia and Mumbere Edger.

Females; Biira Jovia,Muhindo Daphine,Kaputen Mbambu and Nzyabake Feyi.

Kilembe Sub County

Males; Kibindi Safon, Kibira Bonefasi, Bwambale Milton, Kabatoro Charles, Marahi Zepharnus Kanyabulho.

Females; Thungu Esther, Musoki Joan, Kyakimwa Elizabeth 

Mbunga Sub County 

Males; Marahi Edgar, Thembo Boaz, Muhindo Bright 

Females; Mbambu Loice, Thungu Rosenus, Musoki Tryphine

Munkunyu S/C, Kinyamaseke TC and Nyakatonzi S/C

Males; Atahaire Nelson, Kule Filema, Mumbere Cosmas, Tumusime Abdulu, Azizi, Mumbere Kennedy, Ajuna Mubarak, Bwambale Davis, Tukumbele Paul.

Bwera Sub-County

Males; Oyata Solomon, Tibesigwa Milton, Lochoro Fideli, Isingoma Martin, Muthaghaliko Henry, Kule Ashraf, Chebet Silas, Omega Julius, Nuwenysiga Julivan.

Females; Kabasomi Joseline, Asiimwe Aisha, Ithungu Jones, Babasinguzi Constance.

Muhokya, Kahokya and Kitabu Sub Counties 

Male; Muhindo Deus, Kule Living, Simeho, Kule Rabson, Mumbere Elvin, Kule Living, Muhindo Robert, Bwambale Alfred 

Females; Muhindo Sylvia, Masika Aida, Mbambu Jonesi

Bugoye Sub County

Males; Mbaju Hangson, Marahe Kalyabsoro, Kabayitha Julius, Baluku Jana, Kule Milton, Mumbere Bryan. 

Females; Biira Jane Grace, Kabugho Barbara 

Kisinga Sub County

Males,

Kinyamumyu Erican, Muhindo Enos, Muhindo Jostus

PWDs-8

Physical Disabilities 

Males; Zawadi Jingo,Thamwanza Mark,Baluku Geofrey and Masereka Herison.

Females; Biira Rebecca,Kitambara Magret and Mulhumbira Dinah.

Deaf,

Masereka Herison.

Prize for each categories

Men’s 42 km: UGX 10 million for the winner, with cash prizes for the top 6 finishers.

Ladies’ 42 km: UGX 10 million for the winner, with cash prizes for the top 6 finishers.

Men’s 21 km: UGX 7 million for the winner, with cash prizes for the top 5 finishers.

Ladies’ 21 km: UGX 7 million for the winner, with cash prizes for the top 5 finishers.

In addition to these awards, special cash prizes will be given to the best local talent from the Rwenzori region and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).

Ends

Story By Producer Joker and Jonan Mumbere

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