Victoria Falls Marathon
The Lowdown
A bucket-list marathon through Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, run along the Zambezi River with views of the Victoria Falls Rainforest and a crossing of the historic Victoria Falls Bridge spanning the border with Zambia. Established in 2008 (2026 was the 18th edition), the race is a World Athletics Label event and a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. The course passes through the Zambezi National Park area, where wildlife sightings (elephants, baboons, occasionally buffalo) along the road are common, and finishers get a close-up view of the Falls' spray column ('Mosi-oa-Tunya' — the smoke that thunders). The event routinely sells out within weeks of entries opening and draws international runners on organized travel packages.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Victoria Falls Bridge (crossing into Zambia)
Zambezi River
Victoria Falls Rainforest / spray column
Zambezi National Park roadside wildlife (elephants, baboons)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 20 for the full marathon
- Minimum age 18 for the half marathon
- Minimum age 10 (unaccompanied) for the fun run
Required Documents
- Passport (course crosses into Zambia via the Victoria Falls Bridge)
- Medical certificate may be required for the full marathon
Entry Methods
- Online registration via vicfallsmarathon.com
- Guaranteed-entry travel packages via Wild Frontiers and other tour operators
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation/refund policy on vicfallsmarathon.com before registering; entries are frequently non-refundable once the event sells out
Race is a World Athletics Label event and an official Comrades Marathon qualifier.
The 2026 edition drew roughly 300+ full marathon finishers and 1,000+ half marathon finishers.
Entries have historically sold out within weeks of opening; the 2026 edition and its travel packages were fully sold out well ahead of race day.
Course runs largely within/adjacent to Zambezi National Park; runners are advised of wildlife on or near the route.
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