Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei will headline the Uganda team at the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships, set for September 19–20, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This time around, Uganda Athletics (UA) has unveiled a 16-strong national team (8 women and 8 men) that will contest both individual and team titles across three categories: 1 Mile, 5km, and the half marathon (21km).
The championships will also provide upcoming Ugandan athletes vying to step into Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo’s shoes a chance to test themselves against the world’s best. For Cheptegei, it is an opportunity to further prepare for marathon races following his transition from track and field.
“We believe this team is strong and ready to compete against the world’s best in Denmark,” said Namayo Mawerere, UA Publicity Secretary.
Uganda Athletics President Domenic Otucet wished the squad well and asked all Ugandans to support the team as they aim to bring glory to the country once again.
Apollo Musherure will lead the delegation alongside coaches Grace Chesang and Alex Malinga.
The Uganda Team:
Women (21km): Esther Chebet, Esther Chekwemoi Yeko, Annet Chemengich Chelangat, Rebecca Chelangat
Men (21km): Joshua Cheptegei, Mande Bushendich, Martin Kiprotich, Feb Chelogoi
Women (5km): Charity Cherop, Martha Chemusto
Men (5km): Alex Kiplangat, Kenneth Kiprop
Women (1 Mile): Felister Chekwemoi, Patience Cherop
Men (1 Mile): Silas Chemutai, Hosea Kiprop
