TheCoffeeMarathon
“Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty”
Tyrese Gibson
3 OCT
2026
2,000+
Runners
10+
Countries
5+
Years of impact
4
Race categories
Choose Your Distance
Four distances across Africa Coffee Park's scenic highland terrain. Every step runs for impact.
More than a race. A movement.
The Coffee Marathon is built on the belief that coffee is more than just a crop — it is a livelihood, a culture, and a story that connects farmers, consumers, and communities. In many regions of Uganda, coffee sustains families and local economies, yet the people behind it often remain invisible.
Athletics becomes the unifying force. Running has a unique power to mobilize people across backgrounds, ages, and professions. As runners push their limits, they contribute to a broader mission — supporting coffee-growing communities, raising awareness, and inspiring action.
Why We Started
We saw untapped potential in coffee-growing communities — especially among women — whose labor sustains the industry but whose voices are often overlooked.
Why We Continue
Awareness alone is no longer enough. We have evolved from a moment of recognition into a movement for action — actively changing lives.
Why It Matters
Our long-term vision: create economic resilience through coffee farming — ensuring farmers can withstand market fluctuations, climate challenges, and generational poverty.
2026 Race Theme
“Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty”
2,000+
Runners from 10+ countries
Relive the magic
Coffee Marathon
2025 Highlights
2,000+
Runners
10+
Countries
UGX 10M
Women's Top Prize
4
Race Categories
5,000+*
Cups of Coffee Served
42,000+*
Kilometres Run
* Figures marked with asterisk are estimates — please confirm with race operations team
Coffee Marathon 2025 Highlights
A visual recap of the runners, community, and race-day atmosphere that made 2025 unforgettable.
Elite field pushing the pace — 21 KM
Athletic
Women's podium — 1st place UGX 10,000,000
Lone runner conquering the highland route
Athletic
The coffee community comes alive
Crossing the finish line — 21 KM women
Athletic
Thousands join the race at Africa Coffee Park
The race begins at Africa Coffee Park
DiamondPlatnumz
Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz headlined the Coffee Marathon Concert 2025 — bringing the crowd to its feet at Africa Coffee Park in an electrifying night that proved the event attracts world-class entertainment.
“Athletics, coffee, and culture — all in one night.”
Champions & Prize Giving
Prize money at the Coffee Marathon 2025 reached life-changing levels — with winners using their earnings to build homes, fund education, and extend water infrastructure to their communities.
Women's Category
Winner — Name to be confirmed
UGX 10,000,000
Winner — Name to be confirmed
UGX 7,500,000
Winner — Name to be confirmed
UGX 5,000,000
Chelangat Ariziki — 21 KM runner and 2025 prize-winner — used her earnings to build a home for her family. Her story, running to escape poverty and FGM, has become one of the Coffee Marathon's most powerful symbols of transformation.
Full 2025 results available on Athlinks. View official results →
Watch the 2025 Highlights
Coffee Marathon 2025 — Official Highlights
Video coming soon — contact the team to request the link
“I discovered my talent in Primary Four and won 50,000 shillings — the first money I ever earned through running. Through the Ntungamo Marathon I won 1.5 million shillings. That opportunity changed my life.”
Chelangat Ariziki
21 KM Runner, 2025
“We traveled with a team of 50 athletes, the majority being women, and we performed very well, winning several awards. The experience changed our mindset after seeing the level of development there.”
Christine Muga
CEO, Mount Elgon Women in Specialty Coffee
“Running became purpose-driven — each step symbolising solidarity with the communities whose stories inspired the event. We were not just competing for personal bests; we were running for livelihoods, for equity, and for impact.”
Coffee Marathon Runner
10 KM, 2025
Come
Sip &
Run
Fuel your race day with IAC Cold Brew — the official coffee drink of the Coffee Marathon. Smooth, energising, and crafted from Uganda's finest beans.
The target market is a young, urban, and highly expressive audience — socially active, digitally connected, and constantly on the move. It's a statement of energy, independence, and elevated taste.
Malt Coffee
Caffeine-FreeA caffeine-free substitute made from roasted malted barley with creamy malted milk powder. Rich, smooth, and satisfying.
Energy Drink
High EnergyCombine the smooth, low-acid taste of cold coffee with high-caffeine energy boosters — B-vitamins, guarana, and taurine.
Iced Coffee
ClassicBrewed hot at higher strength and immediately chilled. The coffee's traditional brightness and acidity preserved in a refreshing cold beverage.
Sip &
Run
Official Drink of The Coffee Marathon
Run with a cause.
Run for impact.
Join runners from across the world at Africa Coffee Park on 3 October 2026. Every step supports the IK Community of Karamoja.