DR. MAGGIE KIGOZI: GUEST OF HONOUR

Our Guest of Honour, Prof. Dr. Maggie Kigozi – a former Ugandan multi-talented athlete, ex-Uganda Investment Authority Executive Director, entrepreneur and farmer -, shares moments with participants at The Legends Marathon.

Key Sports Legends Present

ROYALTY: PRINCE DAVID WASAJJA

Buganda Kingdom Prince, David Wasajja added a Royal touch with his presence. The Prince put in a 21km shift.

CHIEF GUEST: PROF. DR. MAGGIE KIGOZI

former Ugandan multi-talented athlete, ex-Uganda Investment Authority Executive Director, entrepreneur and farmer

As a former multi-talented athlete, who represented Uganda internationally across different sports discplines, the Legends Marathon speaks to me and gives great hope for the future 

RUGBY LEGENDS

UGANDA RUGBY CRANES LEGENDS

Alex Mubiru expressed their gratitude: “We are very happy because the Legends Marathon perfectly aligns with our Rugby Legends purpose.”

MOSES KIPSIRO

3X COMMONWEALTH CHAMPION, OLYMPIAN

We need to empower each other. You’re a star when active and you need to remain one even after retiring. For the Legends Marathon, you can count on me 100%

NAOME KAYONDO

FORMER WOMEN'S CRICKET NATIONAL TEAM CAPTAIN

I run an academy and have done sports management courses. But not everyone has got that opportunity and that’s why the Legends Marathon is refreshing

GANZI MUGULA

OLYMPIAN (SWIMMING)

Most of our colleagues that we speak to are depressed, and some have turned into alcoholics. So we have to support initiatives like the Legends Marathon to help address that.

MUJIB KASULE (R)

Former Uganda Cranes player, Coach, Caf instructor, Director Proline Soccer Academy

Many people think the biggest problem former athletes face is not having money after retirement but it is loneliness; not having what to do and not being recognised. After 10 years of singing your name in the stands and getting things on a silver platter stops, reality hits you. You start asking yourself what to do. That is when problems start. And that’s why I’m very happy with The Legends Marathon initiative.

ALSO PART OF THE JOURNEY...

DENNIS ONYANGO

FORMER UGANDA CRANES CAPTAIN, CURRENT MAMELODI SUNDOWNS GOALKEEPER

It is a good thing to have an opportunity to meet the likes of Kipsiro, run with them and learn from them; it must feel good. I just watched them on TV and I would love to interact with them and share ideas on how we can transform our lives as athletes. Transitioning is a huge topic because at the end of the day, your body will tell you, I am done. Unfortunately, most clubs do not help much with this so when you have initiatives like The Legends Marathon that help athletes, it is a good thing. I love the idea from Andrew because people normally forget athletes when they retire.

FLAVIA OKETCHO

BASKETBALL ROYALTY: Former National Women's Basketball Team Captain, skipper of the JKL Lady Dolphins.

Don’t just talk about the change. Be the change, and that’s why I’m happy about the Legends Marathon.

DEO AKOPE

PROFESSIONAL GOLFING LEGEND

Looking at The Legends Marathon, I kept asking myself, ‘where has the government been on this?’ We have seen people die, people who’ve represented the country. I am 100 percent behind this initiative; this is supposed to be a government programme but I’m happy my friend here has initiated it.

MAJIDAH NANTANDA

FORMER WOMEN'S NATIONAL FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

The Marathon has come at the right time and it’s where we are going to raise our voices as legends of sport.

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About Us

Impact Sport Association Limited (by guarantee), or simply put – Impact Sport, is a non-profit company fully incorporated with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Impact Sport’s vision is to transform lives through sport. In fulfilment of the organisation’s objectives, Impact Sport organises an annual run called The Legends Marathon. This is not just a race. The Legends Marathon embodies a journey of transformation, supporting active and retired athletes in their transition to retirement with dignity. The idea was conceived by a Ugandan journalist majoring in sport, Andrew Mwanguhya, who – after witnessing first hand how sports men and women struggle with life after active sport over the years, decided something sustainable had to be done. And in November 2023, The Legends Marathon was born.

We present an annual family-friendly event in Kampala that provides a supportive transition for both retired and active athletes, presents a platform for new talent and elite runners, as well as recreational runners and the community to be the best version of themselves.

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