Course Map
About this Race
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is a spectacular African race near one of the world's great natural wonders, running across the historic bridge over the Zambezi gorge toward the Zambian border and through the wild surroundings of the falls. The rolling terrain and the chance of wildlife sightings make it a true safari-flavoured adventure. Held in mid-year, it offers cool, dry conditions and breathtaking scenery around the thundering falls. The natural wonder defines the day. It suits adventurous runners who want a bucket-list African race amid spectacular scenery over a fast time.
Course Insight
Victoria Falls is a scenic adventure marathon near the great cascade, crossing the bridge over the Zambezi gorge with the spray of the falls and the chance of wildlife along the route. Pace for the warmth and the rolling bush terrain rather than the clock. The falls and the gorge are unforgettable. Heat is worth managing with fluids. Run within yourself and the spectacle becomes the reward.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to significant climbing (359m), tough late hills, lots of turns.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 359m
- Elevation loss
- 370m
- Highest point
- 1001m
- Lowest point
- 882m
- Net elevation
- -11m
- Start
- Car park outside the banks and Ilala Lodge entrance
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon was first held around 2006, a scenic African race near one of the world's great natural wonders, crossing the historic bridge over the Zambezi gorge toward the Zambian border. Its rolling terrain and the chance of wildlife sightings made it a true safari-flavoured adventure. From its founding it became a bucket-list event. Held in mid-year, it draws runners to the thundering falls.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Victoria Falls (VFA, Zimbabwe), Livingstone (LVI, Zambia)
- Best area to stay
- Victoria Falls town for proximity to the course and lodge options, the riverside lodges for scenic immersion, and Livingstone across the border for value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near Victoria Falls town/the bridge; walk from town lodges or take a short shuttle to the start.