🇺🇬 Cheer for Victor Kiplangat at the Boston Marathon | Uganda at Heartbreak Hill 🇺🇬
Join the Ugandan Boston community and friends of the Pearl of Africa as we celebrate World Marathon Champion Victor Kiplangat during his Boston Marathon debut — right at the legendary Heartbreak Hill!
Let’s paint the route red, yellow, and black in true Ugandan spirit. Bring your energy, your flags, and your pride as we cheer Victor on in one of the biggest moments of his career.
🎉 What to Expect:
Community cheer zone right on the course at Mile 20.5
Ugandan flag handouts + celebration gear
Giveaway postcards with a chance to win a trip to the 2025 Rwenzori Marathon in Uganda, including flights, lodging, race entry, and gorilla trekking
Heartbreak Hill community hospitality throughout the day
📸 Viewing Guide:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: 📍 Arrival + Set Up
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: 🏃♀️ Wheelchair Division
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: 👟 Wave 1 Front Pack + Elite Women
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: 🌍 Elite Men’s Pack + Victor Kiplangat Expected Window
• Victor Kiplangat estimated to pass between 11:16 AM – 11:25 AM
• Ugandan flag wave + cheer moment
• Group photo opp from Heartbreak Hill window11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: 👟 Wave 1 + Wave 2 runners
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: 🎉 Cheering for later waves
🧢 Dress Code:
Wear red, yellow, and black — Uganda’s national colors — and come ready to cheer loudly!
📸 Bring your flags and be part of a celebration seen around the world.
Let’s make Victor feel the full support of Uganda and Boston as he takes on this iconic race.
Hosted in partnership with Heartbreak Hill Running Co. and Uganda Boston Community Association