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Victoria Falls Marathon

Road Running covering 18 km to 42.2 km in Victoria Falls (Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe)

LocationVictoria Falls, Matabeleland Septentrional, ZimbabweShow on map(17.9316° S, 25.8302° E)
Date & StatusJuly 4, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Victoria Falls Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland Septentrional, ZW focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Relay) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 4, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vicfallsmarathon.com).

Official website
Victoria Falls Marathon in Victoria Falls (Work: "GR129 in Thuin (DSC 0158)", Photo: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"GR129 in Thuin (DSC 0158)" · Photo: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestLakes & PondsRelayCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m94 m - 174 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m97 m - 137 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon (Relay)Road Running21.1 km+95 m100 m - 140 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 18 kmRoad Running18 km+81 m103 m - 137 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
94 m - 174 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS17.9316° S, 25.8302° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 94 m to 174 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 174 m·at 25.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
94 m121 m147 m174 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km174 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Victoria Falls Marathon take place?

Victoria Falls Marathon takes place in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland Septentrional, ZW (start area at coordinates 17.9316° S, 25.8302° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 4, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Victoria Falls Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Relay) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Victoria Falls Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 94 m and 174 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Victoria Falls Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vicfallsmarathon.com).