David GOMBE
KCB Financial institution Uganda has formally launched the 2026 version of the KCB Kyambogo Extremely Run, a race that has developed from an area health problem right into a premier gateway for worldwide athletics scheduled to happen on 2nd Could 2026 on the Kyambogo College Cricket Oval Grounds.
Based in 2010 as Uganda’s pioneering ultra-endurance occasion, the run is now broadly recognised as the last word native proving floor for athletes aspiring to overcome the Comrades Marathon, the world’s oldest and largest ultra-marathon held yearly in South Africa.
This 12 months, the run carries a profound social weight. Past the pursuit of bodily limits, KCB Financial institution and the Kyambogo Extremely Run organisers have devoted the 2026 version to elevating consciousness and help for college students with disabilities inside Kyambogo College. The occasion goals to spotlight the limitations confronted by these college students and foster a campus atmosphere outlined by accessibility and empowerment.
KCB Financial institution Uganda has partnered with the Kyambogo Extremely Run Problem since 2024, anchored in a shared perception that good well being is key to a productive and thriving society. This 12 months, they are going to be sponsoring the run with 150,000,000 Ugandan shillings. By means of this partnership, the financial institution continues to help initiatives that encourage Ugandans to undertake extra lively life whereas additionally offering a platform for athletes to problem their limits.
Talking on the launch, Managing Director Edgar Byamah highlighted the broader influence of the initiative:
“At KCB Financial institution, we consider that constructing robust communities and inclusivity begins with investing within the well-being of our individuals. At a time when many have gotten much less bodily lively and more and more disconnected from the neighborhood, platforms just like the Kyambogo Extremely Run play a crucial position in selling more healthy life and bringing communities collectively.
We’ve got made it easy and handy for everybody to be a part of the Kyambogo Extremely Run. Individuals can register and buy their kits simply by KCB Pay by dialling *244*9# and getting into the service provider code 124810. That is a part of our dedication to leveraging digital options to boost buyer expertise and accessibility.”
Kyambogo Extremely Run CEO Julius Nkuraija welcomed the continued partnership:
“KCB Financial institution’s help has been instrumental in shaping the Kyambogo Extremely Run into a particular health problem that promotes wellness, self-discipline and resilience. Past the run, it’s constructing a robust neighborhood and fostering a tradition of consistency and private development throughout our communities, which drove us to make use of this 12 months’s platform to convey consciousness to the scholars with disabilities on the college.”
KCB Financial institution’s involvement within the Kyambogo Extremely Run kinds a part of its broader dedication to supporting sports activities growth in Uganda, alongside initiatives in golf, motorsport, rugby and volleyball, in addition to neighborhood engagement programmes.
The 2026 version will characteristic three race classes 50km, 25km, and 10km, catering to each seasoned and aspiring endurance runners who use it as a coaching base for the Comrades, which occurs yearly in South Africa. The primary wave will flag off at 6:00 AM from the Kyambogo College Cricket Oval Grounds.
As preparations for race day proceed, KCB Financial institution Uganda stays dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote more healthy communities, inclusivity, strengthen social connections and create alternatives for people to thrive.