WORLD GORILLA MARATHON™

Founded by the African Marathon Group, the World Gorilla Marathon is set to launch its inaugural race on 21 September 2025 in Uganda. Established with the vision of blending elite sport with urgent conservation, the initiative brings together eminent conservationists, enthusiastic athletes, international conservation organisations, Multinational Corporations, philanthropic individuals, local community organisations and working with government agencies on a shared mission that is of a noble cause and upholds grounded commitment towards saving one of the planet’s most endangered and awe-inspiring creatures, “The gorillas”.

Rooted in both environmental advocacy and athletic excellence, the World Gorilla Marathon draws inspiration from the continent’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It aims to become Africa’s and the World’s signature conservation marathon, where each stride raises awareness and funding for gorilla health monitoring, habitat preservation, and conservation education. The African Marathon Group, supported by prominent African and international partners, envisions a global event that empowers local communities through ecotourism and environmental stewardship. 

World Gorilla Marathon offers conservationists, athletes and passionate adventurers a unique opportunity to race for a cause. While the event begins in back drop of Uganda’s vibrant capital City-Kampala and participants can opt to extend their adventure experience beyond the city horizons with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Parks. This blend of sport and conservation brings global attention to the beauty of Uganda’s gorilla habitats and the urgent need to protect them. WGM is positioned to grow into a landmark event, uniting global runners and conservation advocates to create lasting change. It is more than a marathon; it is a movement to preserve one of Earth’s most iconic species “gorillas” for generations to come.