Mpanga Forest Trail Run and MTB Challenge

Uganda flag Mpigi, Central, Uganda

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Mpanga Forest Trail Run and MTB Challenge activateuganda.com
Date 15 Nov, 2026
Races 5 distances
Entry fee $15.05 – $20.06
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Mpanga Forest Trail Run and MTB Challenge

About the event

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Uganda’s Mpanga Forest Reserve on November 15, 2026, with the return of the Mpanga Forest Trail Run & MTB Challenge. This scenic event invites trail runners and mountain bikers to explore winding routes through lush forest trails and picturesque landscapes near Mpigi.
The race starts at 7:45 AM from the Mpanga Forest Eco Tourism Lodge, offering participants a challenging yet rewarding course that showcases the natural splendor of Uganda’s countryside. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual walker, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this diverse and engaging event.
For those traveling from Kampala, a shuttle service departs from Game/Shoprite Lugogo Mall at 6:30 AM on race day, providing round-trip transportation for UGX 35,000. The forest reserve lies just 36 kilometers away via Makasa Road and is approximately a 45-minute drive from Kampala.
Accommodation options are available nearby, including Sina Village about 9KM from Mpanga Forest and Darshan’s Traveler's Guest House within a short walking distance of the lodge. Both offer comfortable lodging to ensure participants have a restful night before their adventure in the great outdoors.
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with natural beauty, thrilling challenges, and camaraderie among runners and cyclists alike.
Experience Mpanga Forest like never before on November 15, 2026.

Races offered

15Nov

12km - Trail Run

Running

Distance
12K
Countdown
4 days
Entry fee
$ 20.06
15Nov

20km - Trail Run

Running

Distance
20K
Countdown
4 days
Entry fee
$ 20.06
15Nov

22km - MTB Challenge

Running

Distance
22K
Countdown
4 days
Entry fee
$ 20.06
15Nov

3km - Kids fun run

Running

Distance
3K
Countdown
4 days
Entry fee
$ 15.05
15Nov

5km - Trail Walk/Run

Running

Distance
5K
Countdown
4 days
Entry fee
$ 20.06

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Mpigi.

Temperature18.0° / 26.3°
Feels like19.0° / 27.7°
Sunshine hours9h 31m
Rainfall4.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind6.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity80.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:32
Sunset18:39

About Mpigi

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Mpigi is a town in Mawokota County, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda. Mpigi is the municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters of Mpigi District. The district is named after the town.

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