RoadAnnual Event

Ride With The Warriors

Sunday, 4 July 2027 · 9:00 AM

📅The 2026 edition concluded successfully on 5th July 2026. This page now shows the 2027 edition. Dates TBC

Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi

9:00 AM

5km, 30km, 60km, 120km

KES 2,000 (Registration), KES 1,000 (Raffle Ticket)

KDF Airborne Fraternity

0703 752 118→ridesupport@airbornefraternity.org

airbornefraternity.org/ride-with-the-warriors

Registration opens closer to race day

2027 poster will be updated once it is made available

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Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.

🎟️ Grand Raffle

•High-end mountain bikes
•Exclusive military experiences

Draw: 5 July 2026

KES 1,000 / ticket

Event Highlights

2nd edition of Kenya's premier military-civilian cycling event, hosted by the KDF Airborne Fraternity

Four circuits from 5km to 120km catering for elite racers, corporates, and families

500+ riders expected at Ulinzi Sports Complex

Every registration supports the widows and families of fallen KDF soldiers

Sponsored by Qatar Airways, Co-op Bank, and Diamond Trust Bank

Grand Raffle with prizes including high-end mountain bikes and exclusive military experiences

Prize money across Blitz (120km) and Recon (60km) circuits, individual and team categories. Amounts TBA.

Riding For

❤️

KDF Widows & Families Fund

Supports the widows and families of fallen Kenya Defence Forces soldiers through the KDF Airborne Fraternity.

via KDF Airborne Fraternity

Race Circuits

Blitz Circuit

Competitive

120km· Team / Individual

The ultimate endurance test for elite cyclists. Prize money across each category. Teams open to all ages and can be constituted of members from different age groups.

Recon Circuit

Competitive

60km· Team / Individual

A balance of speed and stamina for seasoned riders. Prize money across Team and Individual categories. Teams open to all ages.

Corporate Challenge

Non-Competitive

30km· Team / Individual

Teams of three to five competing for organisational glory. Medals and awards presented to participants in recognition of their collective achievement.

Family Fun Ride

Leisure

5km· Kids and Parents

A safe and enjoyable route designed to ignite a passion for cycling in children. Cubs and Champs must be accompanied by a guardian.

Race Distances

5km

30km

60km

120km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Registration Ticket Entry to your chosen circuit - Blitz (120km), Recon (60km), Corporate (30km), or Family Fun (5km)	KES 2,000	Sold Out
Raffle Ticket Grand Raffle 2026 - prizes include high-end mountain bikes and exclusive military experiences. Buy as many as you want.	KES 1,000	Sold Out

Course Details

The event is based at Ulinzi Sports Complex (USCL) in Lang'ata, which serves as the start, finish, and event hub. Based on the 2025 edition, the circuits head out through Karen, Ngong, and toward Suswa town - some of Nairobi's most scenic cycling roads. The Blitz and Recon circuits are competitive with prize money; the Corporate and Family circuits are non-competitive. Road bikes are appropriate for the Blitz and Recon circuits. The exact 2026 route GPX will be shared closer to the event.

Getting There

Ulinzi Sports Complex is in Lang'ata, approximately 12km southwest of Nairobi CBD via Ngong Road. Take the Southern Bypass or Ngong Road toward Lang'ata. Parking is available on-site.

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Did You Know?

🌍The KDF Airborne Fraternity was established in 1965 and is one of Kenya's most storied military units.

🌍The first edition of Ride With The Warriors took place in July 2025 as part of the Airborne at 60 years celebration, uniting soldiers and civilians on the roads of Nairobi.

🌍Ulinzi Sports Complex - Lang'ata (USCL) is the Kenya Defence Forces' primary sports facility in Nairobi, hosting events across multiple sports disciplines.

🌍The event draws participants from multiple nations, positioning it as a platform for regional military cooperation through sport.

🌍The 2025 edition routed riders through Karen, Ngong, and toward Suswa - the same corridor used by the Narok Nakurudi and Great Rift Valley Challenge, one of Kenya's most iconic cycling roads.