Kabalega Independence Run
Join us annually as we run to celebrate a life of service, but also towards positively impacting the community.
Kabalega Independence Run is an annual event we organise with focus on causes towards social, economic and cultural transformation of society.
Among several other achievements during his reign, Omukama Cwa II Kabalega of Bunyoro-Kitara is most notably remembered and revered for his fight for independence against colonialism. It is from this that this annual run; Kabalega Independence Run is named.
Inaugural Kabalega Independence Run (2023)
Organised under the theme: Run to celebrate a hero's legacy, run to educate a leader of tomorrow..
Venue: Hoima Booma Grounds
Total Number of Runners Registered: 1,800
Ojective: Establishment of Kabalega Education Fund
Kabalega Education Fund is an initiative aimed at promotion of education services through provision of requisites, and supporting of bright, but under-privilaged learners to access education.
Target: 2023 Target
Proceeds from the 2023 Kabalega Independence Run were focused towards establishment of Kabalega Education Fund, and to start with, donation of Text Books to Traditional schools in Greater Bunyoro Sub-Region.
Some moments of the participants captured through the run..
People from different walks of life graced the first edition of Kabalega Independence Run. Below are some of the special moments our cameras captured through the day.
Below are the awesome partners and sponsors who supported the 2023 KIR edition:











Kabalega Independence Run 2024
The 2nd edition of Kabalega Independence Run took place on 05th of October, 2024 at Hoima Booma Grounds, with a focus on environmental conservation, under the theme “Run for a green future”
Some moments of the participants captured through the run..
Kabalega Independence Run 2025 (Coming Up)
This years edition of Kabalega Independence Run is scheduled for 04th of October, 2025 at Hoima Booma Grounds. It will focus on conserving the environment. A tree planting campaign will be our focus Free seedlings and support towards establishment of woodlots will be our focus.
This years edition of Kabalega Independence Run is scheduled for 06th of October, 2024 at Hoima Booma Grounds.
Register to Run
Besides the many benefits of running, including Improved working memory and focus; Better task-management ability; Elevated mood, and overall health, by taking part in Kabalega Independence Run, you make a contribution to betterment of society. Register today; online, or call us on: +256 (0) 200-900935.
Register to Sponsor
Are you a business or organisation and would like to partner with us in promoting your brand while enabling us make the best of Kabalega Independence Run. Reach out to us by email or call: email: run@kabalegafoundation.org or call +256 (0) 200-900935 to find out how to be a part.