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Join me in registering for this year’s calendar of sporting events taking place at the fabulous Kyaninga Lodge near Fort Portal. I love these professionally organised annual events! Full booking info, prices and contact details are on the Kyaninga Sporting Events website.
Where do the annual Kyaninga sporting events take place?
These events are centred in and around Kyaninga Lodge, just 15 minutes’ drive from Fort Portal. The lodge provides one of the most spectacular, and challenging, backdrops for a sporting event that any athlete – serious or recreational (like me) – could wish for. Read my blog, Kyaninga Lodge – the dancing, running (and relaxing!) lodge.
Who profits from the Kyaninga sporting events?
All proceeds go to the excellent Kyaninga Child Development Centre. KCDC provides much needed therapy services for children with disabilities in the region, the majority of whom are from disadvantaged families and would otherwise go untreated. I’ve seen how their work can transform a disabled child’s family for the better.
One year we all took part in Running the Rift. Innocent and Emmanuel steamed into 4th and 5th places in the 21 km (while some of us walked the 5 km!) Assumptah carried baby Stella the whole 5 km. Way to go, team!
Ride the Rift bike races Kyaninga Lodge – Date to be confirmed
Choose from the 65 km descent bike race or the 95 km “Beast Route!”
Take in Lake Albert, cycle through the Semuliki Wildlife Reserve, and then up and down the foothills of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Choose the challenge of cycling the ‘up’ course, climbing from the lowest point in Uganda, 615 metres, up over a vertical kilometre, to finish at 1685 metres. On the ‘down’ course, cycle into the valley and watch it open up in front of you. For the ultimate adventure, choose the Beast Route – a total of 95 km.
The date of the 2024 event is to be confirmed later in the year.
How much does it cost to Ride the Rift in 2024?
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ Pre-registration is required for all events.
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ Entry fee $45 includes event registration, prize-giving ceremony and evening entertainment. For Ugandans, the fee is 165k ugx.
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ There is also a special prize for the top Ugandan finisher in each category (male / female, 65km / 95km race).
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ TO REGISTER: MomoPay 613517 events@kyaningacdc.org or +256 778277248.
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ Bike hire options are available.
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ All races start and finish at Kyaninga Lodge with afternoon prizegiving and evening entertainment in the events hall. These events are always a great day out, even if you’re just an observer (but do buy lunch and some raffle tickets; it’s a fundraiser after all!)
- 🚴🏾♂️🚴🏼♀️ Bus transfer $15 (optional bus transport for bike and rider from Lake Albert back to Kyaninga Lodge). Local lunch is available at Lake Albert finish line (at additional cost).
Kyaninga Triathlon and Duathlon, Kyaninga Lodge – Saturday May 18th 2024
The Kyaninga (42km) Marathon is a big day in the local and international running calendar. Beginners run alongside Olympians, locals run alongside visitors from around the world and everyone runs the most stunning race route imaginable. You will run high up on the Rift Valley Escarpment, looking out “as the Rwenzori Mountains melt into the East African plain.” The races are followed by a big after-party and BBQ.
How much does it cost to Run the Rift?
“Race-only entry” is available to Ugandan residents. Pre-registration required.
- 42 km $45 or 165k UGX
- 21 km $45 or 165k UGX
- 10 km $40 or 150k UGX
- 5 km $30 or 110 k UGX
- Event fee includes registration, prize-giving ceremony and evening entertainment. Half price for kids under 12.
Choose from Triathlon, Duathlon or Fun Run.
For the ultimate challenge, or team event, sign up for the popular Kyaninga Triathlon. Swim, cycle and run, solo or in a team relay. Choose the long course or the medium course. Explore the lake and forest of Kyaninga then join your team mates and competitors for another after party to remember. Lake Kyaninga is completely safe to swim in.
What’s the difference between the triathlon, duathlon and fun run?
Triathlon. Medium course – 750 m swim, 17 km cycle, 5 km run
Triathlon. Long course – 1500 m swim, 34 km cycle, 10 km run
Duathlon. 5 km run, 17 km cycle, 5 km run
Fun run. 5 km run or walk
Each team should have two or three competitors: in a two-person team, one member will complete two disciplines. For a three-person team, each member will complete one discipline.
How much does it cost to take part in the Kyaninga Triathlon?
Full packages that include accommodation at Kyaninga Lodge and a week full of safari activities are available for international visitors.
“Race-only entry” is available to Ugandan residents. Pre-registration required.
Triathlon and duathlon. Individual entry $45 or 165k UGX. Team entry $80 or 295k UGX
Fun run. Individual entry $30 or 110k UGX. Kids under 12 $15 or 55k UGX.
Running the Rift, 42km + 21km + 10km + 5 km races. Kyaninga Lodge – November 2024
The Kyaninga (42km) marathon is a big day in the local and international running calendar. The Running the Rift 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races take place every November. Beginners run alongside Olympians, locals run alongside visitors from around the world and everyone runs the most stunning race route imaginable. You will run high up on the Rift Valley Escarpment, looking out “as the Rwenzori Mountains melt into the East African plain.” The races are followed by a big after-party and BBQ.
If you’re interested in either of these events, don’t forget you need to register before the day…
I may not be Running the Rift but I will certainly be walking – hopping?! – 5 km this Saturday in aid of the Kyaninga Childhood Development Centre.
Hope to see you there!
The 2021 Kyaninga Triathlon takes place on 15th May. The muzungu will be taking part in the 5 km this year
Kyaninga Lodge is delighted to host the Marathon on Saturday April 2nd 2022.
In addition to the 42km / 21km / 10km and 5km runs there will be an incredible 60km Crater Lake Tour in partnership with Bike Shop Uganda. These events are superb ways to explore the fabulously beautiful Toro region.
REGISTER TODAY! Pay Kyaninga Child Development Centre instantly by MTN MoMo Pay 613517 or contact Fiona info@kyaningacdc.org +256 778277248 for more information.
$45 / 165,000 UGX for 42km and 21km
$40 / 150,000 UGX for 10km
$30 / 110,000 UGX for 5km fun-run
$35 / 130,000 UGX for 60km guided bike tour
50% discount for children under 12 years.
Bikes can be hired for an additional fee (but pre-registration is required).
IMPORTANT NOTE: All proceeds are in aid of Kyaninga Child Development Centre’s “Access to education” project. KCDC works tirelessly to support children with disabilities, most of whom are from disadvantaged families and would otherwise go untreated.
All races start and finish at Kyaninga Lodge, with afternoon prize giving and evening entertainment in the events hall.
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