5K
Fun Run
Flat, family-friendly grounds route
3 October 2026 · Africa Coffee Park, Ntungamo
The Coffee Marathon Uganda 2026
Run. Celebrate.
Change lives.
More than a race — a festival of coffee, community and Ugandan pride. Four distances across the highlands of Ntungamo, headlined by Tyrese Gibson live in concert.
--Days
--Hours
--Minutes
--Seconds
2,000+
Runners
10+
Countries represented
UGX 10M
Women's top prize
5,000+
Cups of coffee served
2026 Edition Theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty”
About the event
More than a race. A movement.
The Coffee Marathon Uganda was born from a single conviction: that the women and communities whose hands grow Uganda’s coffee should share in the wealth it creates. Over five years it has grown into one of East Africa’s most celebrated sporting and cultural events.
The 2026 edition takes place on 3 October at Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo District — the same estate where Inspire Africa Coffee Park roasts and exports its single-origin Ugandan coffee. Runners traverse coffee farms, highland paths, and the scenic shoreline of Lake Nyabihoko.
This year’s beneficiary is the IK Community of Karamoja — Uganda’s most marginalized indigenous community. Proceeds fund seedlings, training, and market access to lift households out of poverty through sustainable coffee farming.
5+
years of impact
4
race distances
2 days
of festival (Oct 1–3)
$5B
Uganda coffee goal
Participants at Africa Coffee Park, Ntungamo — previous edition
Race categories
Pick your distance.
Four distances for every level — from first-timers to highland warriors.
10K
Community
Rolling hills and coffee-farm trails
“Test your pace through the coffee farms.”
- Race bib
- Finisher medal
- Race t-shirt
- Refreshments
21K
Half Marathon
Mixed terrain — farms, hills, highland paths
“A serious challenge with stunning views.”
- Race bib
- Finisher medal
- Race kit
- Refreshments & baggage storage
42K
Full Marathon
Challenging highland route with elevation & farm trails
“The ultimate test across Uganda's highlands.”
- Race bib
- Finisher medal
- Race kit
- Refreshments & baggage storage
- Post-race meal
From previous editions
The Coffee Marathon in pictures.
Thousands of runners, one unforgettable highland course.
Photos and event content sourced from
coffeemarathonug.com
— the official Coffee Marathon Uganda website, operated by Inspire Africa Group.
Beyond the marathon
A three-day coffee festival.
The race is just the headline. The festival runs 1–3 October.
Inspire Africa Barista Championships
The best baristas in Uganda compete for the title on the estate grounds.
Coffee Cupping & Tasting
Guided cupping sessions exploring Uganda’s finest single-origin flavour profiles.
Coffee Exhibitions
Meet producers, roasters and exporters shaping Uganda’s coffee industry.
High-Level Coffee Summit
Industry leaders, policymakers and investors align on Uganda’s $5B coffee vision.
The Roasters Parade
A procession celebrating Uganda’s artisan roasters and their craft.
Farm Expeditions — Adopt a Tree
Walk the estate, adopt a coffee tree, and connect to the origin of your cup.
Africa Coffee Awards
Honouring excellence across farming, processing, roasting and export.
Coffee Workshops
Hands-on brewing, roasting and tasting workshops for all skill levels.
Festival Podcast & Coffee Artistry
Live recordings and latte art showcasing Uganda’s creative coffee culture.
Live in concert
Tyrese Gibson
at the Coffee Marathon.
Hollywood actor, R&B artist and motivational speaker Tyrese Gibson headlines the closing night of the Coffee Marathon Uganda 2026. This is the biggest entertainment act to grace the Africa Coffee Park stage.
The concert follows the 42K and 21K finish line, and is open to all registered runners and festival ticket holders.
Extend your trip
Explore Ntungamo & beyond.
Make a long weekend of it — the Ntungamo highlands have more to offer than the race.
Nile White-Water Rafting
Grade 5 rapids — one of the best rafting destinations in Africa. Best June–August.
Kitagata Hot Springs
Natural geothermal mineral springs. 45 minutes from Ntungamo town. Open daily.
Kisiizi Falls
Dramatic 30-metre waterfall in a forested gorge. Guided tours available.
Lake Nyabihoko
Scenic lake surrounded by hills and farmland — part of the marathon route.
Karegyeya Rock
Distinctive balancing granite formation with panoramic highland views. 20 minutes from town.
Join us on 3 October 2026.
Register for your distance, book your accommodation at Mutumo Island Resort on Lake Nyabihoko, and be part of East Africa’s greatest coffee festival.
Organised by Inspire Africa Group
· info@coffeemarathonug.com · +256 750 263 333
1–10 October 2026 · Africa Coffee Park, Uganda
Africa Coffee Fest 2026
Ten days. Seven pillars.
One continent.
Africa’s largest coffee festival — ten days of barista championships, a G-25 investment summit, the Africa Coffee Awards, an expo, farm expeditions, the Coffee Marathon, and a pan-African concert, all on the 300-acre estate in Ntungamo.
10
Days
7
Flagship pillars
200+
Brands exhibiting
50,000+
Cups in cupping
10,000+
Farmers represented
Africa Coffee Fest 2026 “The continental celebration of coffee — from farm to cup to stage”
About the festival
Africa’s flagship coffee gathering.
The Africa Coffee Fest is a ten-day continental celebration held at Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo, Uganda — a 300-acre estate that roasts, processes and exports Ugandan coffee to the world. It is designed for everyone who grows, brews, trades or simply loves coffee.
Running from 1 to 10 October 2026, the festival brings together farmers, baristas, investors, industry leaders, tourists, and coffee lovers from across Africa and beyond. A single festival pass covers the core programming; the Coffee Marathon and premium experiences may require a separate registration.
The estate’s glamping village provides 800 furnished tents on site. Partner hotels in Kampala run hourly shuttle services for visitors who prefer city accommodation.
10
days of programming
300
acres of estate
800
glamping tents on site
200+
brands exhibiting
The Inspire Africa Barista Championship stage — Africa Coffee Park, Ntungamo
Programme
Seven pillars. Ten days.
Each pillar is a world-class event in its own right. Together they make the continent’s greatest coffee gathering.
Days 1–6 · Oct 1–6
Inspire Africa Barista Championship
Six days of elite barista competition drawing champions from across Africa. 50,000 cups brewed from 10,000 farmer-sourced coffees. Open for public tastings daily.
Day 7 · Oct 7
G-25 Coffee Investment Summit
High-level dialogue on innovation, industrialisation and value addition for African coffee. Governments, investors, cooperatives and industry leaders align on the continent’s $5B coffee vision.
Day 7 · Oct 7 Evening
Africa Coffee Awards
A prestigious gala honoring excellence across farming, processing, roasting, brewing and export. The pinnacle celebration of African coffee achievement.
Days 8–9 · Oct 8–9
Convention & Expo
200+ brands in a B2B networking and innovation showcase. Meet producers, roasters, equipment suppliers, and exporters from across the continent. Coffee cupping, tastings, and live demonstrations.
Days 8–9 · Oct 8–9
Adoption & Farm Expeditions
Walk the estate, adopt a coffee tree, and form a direct connection with the farming families growing your coffee. Guided expeditions through Ntungamo’s highland farms.
Day 10 · Oct 10
The Coffee Marathon
42km and 21km routes through the Rwenzori foothills and the coffee estate. This is the capstone race of the festival, finishing on the main stage to the roar of the festival crowd.
Day 10 · Oct 10 Evening
The Coffee Concert
A pan-African music celebration featuring Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Highlife. The grand finale of ten days of coffee and culture on the Africa Coffee Park main stage.
Festival moments
Africa Coffee Fest in pictures.
Baristas, runners, crowds, and concerts — ten days of unforgettable scenes.
Photos and event content sourced from
africacoffeefestival.com
— the official Africa Coffee Fest website. Africa Coffee Fest and the Africa Coffee Park are affiliated through Inspire Africa Group. All images and content are used with the understanding that this is an Inspire Africa Group event property. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders.
Stay on the estate
Sleep where the coffee grows.
The Africa Coffee Park Glamping Village puts you right at the heart of the festival.
Coffee Park Glamping Village
800 fully furnished tents on the estate grounds — wake up to the sound of highland birds, step outside to fresh-brewed coffee, and walk straight to the festival grounds. No commute. No queues.
For those who prefer city comfort, partner hotels in Kampala offer hourly shuttle services to Africa Coffee Park throughout the festival.
800
Furnished tents
300
Estate acres
10
Days of stay
Supporting organisations
UCDA
INSPIRE
NUCAFE
SCA
IAC&TO
EAFCA
Join Africa Coffee Fest, 1–10 October 2026.
Ten days. Seven world-class pillars. One 300-acre estate in the highlands of Uganda. Get your festival pass and be part of Africa’s defining coffee moment.
An Inspire Africa Group event · Africa Coffee Park, Rwashameire, Ntungamo District, Uganda