The Early Years
2009Established in 2009, the Victoria Falls Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Victoria Falls, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Zimbabwe.
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The Victoria Falls Marathon showcases one of Africa's most breathtaking natural wonders, with sections offering views of the magnificent Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River valley. The course winds through local communities and diverse landscapes, blending urban and rural terrain while maintaining a relatively manageable elevation profile. Runners experience the unique combination of adventure tourism and competitive running in the heart of Southern Africa.
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Väder
Typiskt klimat för loppets månad – en uppskattning, inte en prognos eller mätning från loppdagen
Temperatur 22°C
Luftfuktighet 45%
Regnrisk 5%
July is Zimbabwe's winter season with cool, dry conditions ideal for running. Clear skies and low humidity provide excellent running weather with minimal rain risk.
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Victoria Falls
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Running Through a Postcard
The Victoria Falls Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Victoria Falls and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.
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- ▸ Victoria Falls, known as 'The Smoke That Thunders' by locals, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and runners can hear its roar during parts of the race.
- ▸ The marathon passes through sections of Zambezi National Park, offering wildlife viewing opportunities with proper safety protocols in place.
- ▸ July's winter weather makes this one of Africa's most pleasant marathon running experiences with temperatures 10-15°C cooler than other African marathons.
- ▸ The race supports local community development projects, with portions of registration fees funding educational initiatives in Zimbabwe.
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