By David Isabirye

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Jubilee Insurance and the Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR) have launched the 2025 edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race at Sanyuka Restaurant, Kampala.

The highly anticipated cycling extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday, 5th October 2025 at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, one of Kenya’s most prominent sports venues, and will host more than 3,500 cyclists from over 20 nationalities.

Jubilee Insurance continues as the title sponsor, putting in KES 20 million towards the event, bringing the total investment to more than KES 100 Million since 2022, in both cash and in-kind contributions.

Since its inception in 2021, the Jubilee Live Free Race has grown significantly, providing a competitive platform for cyclists and serving as a powerful advocacy platform for physical activity, holistic wellbeing and environmental conservation.

The 2025 edition will also focus on promoting physical mobility for children and protecting the environment, causes that are central to the race’s philosophy of advancing freedom.

Freedom in health means ensuring that children can move, play, and live without limitations, while freedom for the future demands that we protect and restore the environment they will inherit.

While speaking during the launch, Jubilee Life Insurance Chief Operations Officer Dorcus Kuhimbisa noted that by supporting mobility and environmental stewardship, the Jubilee Live Free Race demonstrates that true freedom is not only about cycling, but about creating healthier, more sustainable lives and communities for generations to come.

The Jubilee Live Free Race has grown from a local event into a regional initiative that uses sport to unite people and promote health, wellbeing, and social good. We look forward to the positive impact this edition will have on participants and the wider community.

Dorcus Kuhimbisa, Chief Operations Officer – Jubilee Life Insurance

The Jubilee Live Free Race will feature various categories including the Main Race (75 kms), Black Mamba (45 kms), Para Cycling (45 kms), Family Fun Ride (15 kms), and Kiddie Race (1 km).

Winners across competitive categories will receive cash prizes totaling UGX 108,400,000, along with in-kind recognitions.

Uganda has been an active participant in the Jubilee Live Free Race since 2023, with cyclists from the country consistently showcasing strong performances and securing podium finishes across various categories.

Reflecting on this continued success, Dorcus Kuhimbisa said, “We are confident that this year will be no different, and we look forward to seeing our Ugandan participants push their limits, celebrate their achievements, and inspire even more peopleto experience the joy of cycling while contributing to healthier communities,” added Kuhimbisa.

Registrations for the 2025 Jubilee Live Free Race are open on the event website and will close on Monday, 29th September 2025.

Interested participants are all encouraged to secure their spot before the deadline.

About Jubilee Live Free Race

The Jubilee Live Free Race is a premier cycling and wellness event delivered through a strategic partnership between Jubilee Insurance and Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR).

Jubilee Insurance has been the title sponsor since 2022, working alongside GNBR to scale the race into a regional platform for healthy living, community engagement and impact.

The event builds on the inaugural 2021 edition, which brought together 500 participants, a record-setting cycling event in Nairobi, especially notable for taking place during the pandemic.

Since then, Jubilee and GNBR have worked together to expand the race’s scale, reach and impact.

Link to the registration site: Home 1 – Jubilee Live Free Race Powered by The Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR)