07 September 2025





The Source of the Nile Trail Running Challenge is a prestigious race with the most stunning and scenic trail you will probably ever run in your life! Set at the source of the Nile, Jinja, Uganda, the different running trails will not only take you along the banks of the great River Nile but also upon rocky paths past the rapids and up to the scenic hills overlooking Lake Victoria and down through villages and banana plantations. This year, we will include a 50km distance for the truly adventurous Ultra Trail runners and a 30km Mountain Bike Race. This Ultra Trail race and Mountain Bike Race is proudly organized by Activate Uganda on the 7th of September 2025

5Km

12Km

25Km

50Km

MTB

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The Trail Run

Running along the source of the nile. Take a peak at the breath Taking scenery running along the source of the nile.

Early Bird Race Fee Schedule



Race January 01, 2024 - February 28, 2025 March 01, 2025 - June 30, 2025 July 01, 2025 - September 03, 2025
50 Km $18 $20 $25
25 Km $18 $20 $25
12 Km $18 $20 $25
5 Km $18 $20 $25
Mountain Bike (MTB) $18 $20 $25

Our Program

5 Sep

Race pack collection

Kampala – Endiro Coffee from 2pm – 7pm
Jinja – Nile River Explorers Camp from 11am - 7pm

6 Sep

Race pack collection

Kampala – Endiro Coffee from 2pm – 7pm
Jinja – Nile River Explorers Camp from 11am - 7pm

07 Sep

Trail and MTB Challenge

  1. Race Briefing 15 minutes before each race.
  2. 50Km at 6:30am
  3. MTB Race at 7:30am
  4. 25Km at 8:00am
  5. 12Km at 8:30am
  6. 5Km at 9:00am
  7. Prize ceremony at 11:15am









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