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Rwenzori Marathon Accommodation – Where to Stay in Kasese for Marathon Weekend

March 12, 2026 by sandrananteza16

Running the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on August 22, 2026? With thousands of athletes heading to Kasese for Uganda’s premier World Athletics Label marathon, securing your stay early is critical. bystays offers verified options tailored specifically for runners and supporters.

Browse our top-rated Kasese properties below and lock in your race weekend room before the town sells out!

Zero Commute – Walking Distance to the Town Center Start

Best for: 21km, 10km, and 5km runners who want to wake up and walk straight to the starting line on Stanley/Margherita Street.

USh 160,000 Per 2 guests are /night
Plot 1 Market rise 300m off GAZ fuel station after Roundabout, Kilembe Road, Kasese Municipality, Kasese
USh 170,000 Per 2 guests /night
Margarita Street, opposite Kasese, main mosque, Kasese
USh 90,000 For 2 guests /night
From USh 60,000 For 2 guests /night
Plot 2, Mbarara Road, Kasese Roundabout, Kasese Uganda
From USh 42,000 /night
Henry Bwambale Road, Kasese Uganda
From USh 165,000 For 2 guests /night
Plot 1/3 Mbogo Road, P.O.Box Kasese municipality, western Uganda
USh 85,000 Per 2 guests /night
Plot 72 Rwenzori Road, Kasese Municipality Western Uganda
From USh 72,000 For 2 guests /night
USh 550,000 Per 2 guests /night
Margherita Street, Kasese

The Equator Crew – Right at the 42km Starting Line

Best for: 42km full marathon runners who want to sleep right next to the Equator starting line, or those wanting a Safari-style experience.

USh 1,690,000 /night
Kikorongo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese, Uganda
From USh 95,000 per guest /night
Kasese-Mbarara Road Kikorongo, Kasese Uganda
USh 412,000 Per 2 guests /night
Fort portal - Mpondwe Road, Kikorongo
USh 140,000 Per 2 guests /night
USh 300,000 Per 2 guests /night

Just Outside the Chaos – A Short 5 to 10-Minute Drive/Boda Ride

Best for: Runners who want to be very close to town but prefer a slightly quieter neighborhood for pre-race sleep

USh 200,000 /night
Plot 116 Kilembe Rd, Kasese
From USh 182,000 For 2 guests /night
Kisagazi, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality
USh 402,000 per 2 guests /night
Kilembe Road, Kasese, Uganda
From USh 150,000 For 2 guests /night
Mbogoyabo Road - Kisanga B, Western Uganda National Park
USh 150,000 For 2 guests /night
USh 249,000 /night
Off Kilembe Road, Kasese
USh 300,000 For 2 guests /night
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mohokya
USh 90,500 For 2 guests /night
Kogere Road Kilembe quarters, Kasese Uganda

The Scenic Escapes – 30+ Minute Drive (Transport Required

from USh 555,000 full board , per guest /night
Mihunga, Kasese, Western Region, Uganda
USh 247,000 for 2 Guests /night
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese, Western Region, Uganda
From USh 95,000 For 2 guests /night
Mbunga Village, Kilembe Sub County, Kilembe Kasese municipality
USh 162,800 Per 2 guests /night
USh 746,000 Per 2 guests /night
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Fort portal - Mpondwe Road, Kasese
USh 1,380,000 For 2 guests /night

Ready to Conquer the Rwenzori Marathon?

Kasese’s hotels and lodges sell out months before race day. Secure your spot near the starting line today so you can focus on your training!

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