Second edition Independence Marathon returns with ne
The second annual Independence Marathon in Uganda is scheduled for October 4, featuring a new 42km route and a focus on maternal health. The event is sponsored by Stanbic Bank and other partners to raise funds for safe motherhood initiatives.
Why it matters
The event combines athletic competition with corporate social responsibility, specifically targeting maternal mortality rates in Uganda.
The second edition of the Independence Marathon, scheduled for October 4, will feature a new 42km route while retaining the 5km, 10km, and 21km distances.
The marathon will take place along the Northern Bypass, starting at Namboole Stadium and proceeding to Busega Interchange and back. This year, the event is supported by a sh200m sponsorship from Stanbic Bank.
The marathon will also focus on Corporate Social Responsibility under the theme 'Save a Mother,' aiming to reduce birth-related hemorrhage, with proceeds also boosting maternal health services at Mengo Hospital.
Apart from Stanbic, this year's event is also supported by TMR Hospital, Old Mutual and Nivana Water.
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