Victoria Falls Marathon

July 5, 2026

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

About the Victoria Falls Marathon

The Victoria Falls Marathon is a World Athletics and AIMS (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races) certified event held annually in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Runners can choose from a full marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km), half marathon relay, or a 7 km fun run.

The marathon and half marathon routes begin in Victoria Falls town and cross the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge toward the Zambia border before continuing through the surrounding area. Along the course, runners experience views of the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, and nearby wildlife areas.

Known for its unique setting and international field of participants, the Victoria Falls Marathon has become one of Africa's most popular destination races, attracting runners from around the world each year.

First Arrival’s Runners Experience

Run one of Africa's largest road races with accommodations, race weekend transportation, shakeout runs, and dedicated support from the First Arrival team.

From arrival to race day, every detail is designed with runners in mind.

The Full Sprint - $4495

    • 5 nights at Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa (single occupancy)

    • All hotel taxes and fees

    • Daily breakfast

    • Welcome kit (branded t-shirt and socks)

    • Victoria Falls experience hosted by First Arrival

    • Escort to the official race expo

    • Guided shake-out run pre-race

    • Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Race morning breakfast bags

    • Host escort to the start line for runners

    • Host escort to cheer zones for spectators

    • Post-race celebration

    • Post-race sports massage

    • First Arrival host and personalized assistance throughout

    Not Included Race entry · International airfare · Personal meals and beverages not listed above · Travel insurance · Any service not mentioned above

  • Thursday, July 2 — WELCOME TO VICTORIA FALLS

    • Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport

    • First Arrival host meets you at arrivals

    • Private transfer to Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa

    • Check-in and welcome kit distribution — branded t-shirt and socks

    • Welcome dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Evening at leisure

    Friday, July 3 — REST DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Day at leisure — rest and recover from travel

    • Evening at leisure

    Saturday, July 4 — VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE + RACE EXPO

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Victoria Falls Experience — guided tour of one of the seven natural wonders of the world

    • First Arrival host escort to the official race expo

    • Race morning briefing — start line logistics, cheer zone locations, meeting points

    • Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Early evening — rest and race preparation

    Sunday, July 5 — RACE DAY

    • Race morning breakfast bags distributed by First Arrival host

    • Private group transfer to the race start line — Victoria Falls town centre

    • First Arrival host escort to start line for runners

    • First Arrival host escort to cheer zones for spectators

    • Post-race celebration

    • Post-race sports massage

    • Farewell dinner hosted by First Arrival

    Monday, July 6 — RECOVERY DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Day at leisure

    • Evening at leisure

    Tuesday, July 7 — DEPARTURE DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Check-out

    • Private transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

    • Trip concludes

  • Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa

    · ★★★★ Hotel

    · Deluxe King Room · Single Occupancy · 6 days / 5 nights

    · Daily breakfast included

    · Check-in: 3:00 PM · Check-out: 12:00 PM

    · Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

  • Want to make more of your time in Zimbabwe and beyond? Extend your trip by 5 days and experience more of the region.

    Add-ons include:

    • Zambezi Sunset Cruise

    • Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight

    • White Water Rafting — Zambezi River

    • Bungee Jump — Victoria Falls Bridge

    • Walking with Lions

    • Elephant Encounter

    • 2-night Chobe National Park extension — Botswana

    Extensions are available on request. Enquire below for pricing and availability.

  • Deposit

    $500 deposit per person of total at checkout will hold your spot.

    Deposit A non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. The deposit amount will be specified in the package description. Deposits are non-refundable. Non-transferable means your deposit may not be applied to another person or another year, but may be transferred to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to approval and availability. Your guaranteed race entry may not be transferred to another person, another year, or another trip.

    Final Payment Deadline

    May 6, 2026 Package must be paid in full by 5 PM ET on this date.

    Travel Insurance

    “Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended.

    Late Fees

    A $50 fee applies if the Final Payment is received after the deadline.

    Payments not received within five (5) calendar days of the Final Payment Deadline may result in cancellation of the booking at FA’s sole discretion.

    Change Fees

    For booking changes after the Final Payment Date, a $50 fee per person per change applies. For changes requested less than 30 days before the first day of the Travel Package, the fee is $75 per person per change.

    Additional charges from travel or event suppliers which may result from changes to your Booking Order are your responsibility; you agree to reimburse FA for any such charges incurred by FA on your behalf. We will use our best efforts to accommodate the requested changes; however, FA cannot guarantee such changes once the initial booking is confirmed.

    Cancellation Penalties

    These cancellation penalties apply to any cancelled booking regardless of the reason, including but not limited to race cancellation by the organizer, injury during training, or failure to make full payment by the stated deadline.

    All payments are non-refundable regardless of when cancellation is received. Payments are non-transferable to another person or another year. Upon written request, First Arrival may at its sole discretion approve a transfer of your balance to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to availability and applicable pricing differences.

Single Occupancy - Race entry is NOT included

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Victoria Falls Marathon 2026 Single Occupancy
$4,495.00
Limit 2 per order

Cross the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia mid-race, with the full majesty of one of the seven natural wonders of the world visible from the bridge. With accommodations at Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa, race weekend transportation, shakeout runs, and everything handled so you can focus on the run.

Double Pace - $4295

    • 5 nights at Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa (double occupancy)

    • All hotel taxes and fees

    • Daily breakfast

    • Welcome kit (branded t-shirt and socks)

    • Victoria Falls experience hosted by First Arrival

    • Escort to the official race expo

    • Guided shake-out run pre-race

    • Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Race morning breakfast bags

    • Host escort to the start line for runners

    • Host escort to cheer zones for spectators

    • Post-race celebration

    • Post-race sports massage

    • First Arrival host and personalized assistance throughout

    Not Included Race entry · International airfare · Personal meals and beverages not listed above · Travel insurance · Any service not mentioned above

  • Thursday, July 2 — WELCOME TO VICTORIA FALLS

    • Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport

    • First Arrival host meets you at arrivals

    • Private transfer to Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa

    • Check-in and welcome kit distribution — branded t-shirt and socks

    • Welcome dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Evening at leisure

    Friday, July 3 — REST DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Day at leisure — rest and recover from travel

    • Evening at leisure

    Saturday, July 4 — VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE + RACE EXPO

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Victoria Falls Experience — guided tour of one of the seven natural wonders of the world

    • First Arrival host escort to the official race expo

    • Race morning briefing — start line logistics, cheer zone locations, meeting points

    • Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival

    • Early evening — rest and race preparation

    Sunday, July 5 — RACE DAY

    • Race morning breakfast bags distributed by First Arrival host

    • Private group transfer to the race start line — Victoria Falls town centre

    • First Arrival host escort to start line for runners

    • First Arrival host escort to cheer zones for spectators

    • Post-race celebration

    • Post-race sports massage

    • Farewell dinner hosted by First Arrival

    Monday, July 6 — RECOVERY DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Day at leisure

    • Evening at leisure

    Tuesday, July 7 — DEPARTURE DAY

    • Breakfast at the lodge

    • Check-out

    • Private transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

    • Trip concludes

  • Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa

    · ★★★★ Hotel

    · Deluxe Double Room · Double Occupancy · 6 days / 5 nights

    · Daily breakfast included

    · Check-in: 3:00 PM · Check-out: 12:00 PM

    · Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

  • Want to make more of your time in Zimbabwe and beyond? Extend your trip by 5 days and experience more of the region.

    Add-ons include:

    • Zambezi Sunset Cruise

    • Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight

    • White Water Rafting — Zambezi River

    • Bungee Jump — Victoria Falls Bridge

    • Walking with Lions

    • Elephant Encounter

    • 2-night Chobe National Park extension — Botswana

    Extensions are available on request. Enquire below for pricing and availability.

  • Deposit

    $500 deposit per person of total at checkout will hold your spot.

    Deposit A non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. The deposit amount will be specified in the package description. Deposits are non-refundable. Non-transferable means your deposit may not be applied to another person or another year, but may be transferred to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to approval and availability. Your guaranteed race entry may not be transferred to another person, another year, or another trip.

    Final Payment Deadline

    May 6, 2026 Package must be paid in full by 5 PM ET on this date.

    Travel Insurance

    “Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended.

    Late Fees

    A $50 fee applies if the Final Payment is received after the deadline.

    Payments not received within five (5) calendar days of the Final Payment Deadline may result in cancellation of the booking at FA’s sole discretion.

    Change Fees

    For booking changes after the Final Payment Date, a $50 fee per person per change applies. For changes requested less than 30 days before the first day of the Travel Package, the fee is $75 per person per change.

    Additional charges from travel or event suppliers which may result from changes to your Booking Order are your responsibility; you agree to reimburse FA for any such charges incurred by FA on your behalf. We will use our best efforts to accommodate the requested changes; however, FA cannot guarantee such changes once the initial booking is confirmed.

    Cancellation Penalties

    These cancellation penalties apply to any cancelled booking regardless of the reason, including but not limited to race cancellation by the organizer, injury during training, or failure to make full payment by the stated deadline.

    All payments are non-refundable regardless of when cancellation is received. Payments are non-transferable to another person or another year. Upon written request, First Arrival may at its sole discretion approve a transfer of your balance to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to availability and applicable pricing differences.

Double Occupancy - Race entry is NOT included

Victoria Falls Marathon 2026 Single Occupancy
$4,495.00
Limit 2 per order

Cross the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia mid-race, with the full majesty of one of the seven natural wonders of the world visible from the bridge. With accommodations at Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa, race weekend transportation, shakeout runs, and everything handled so you can focus on the run.

Shongwe Oasis Hotel

Deluxe King Room or Deluxe Double Room · 6 days / 5 nights

Located two kilometres from Victoria Falls town centre and approximately five minutes from the marathon start line, Shongwe Oasis is an intimate adults-only boutique lodge set within lush tropical gardens. With just 19 rooms, the property offers a quiet and unhurried base — full-service spa, sit-in infinity pool, jacuzzi, and a private restaurant and bar. Next door, the Shongwe Lookout tower offers panoramic views of the Zambezi River and the mist rising from the Falls.

  • Option of King bed or Double beds

  • Private outdoor bathroom · His and hers double vanities

  • Separate sitting area · In-room safe · Air conditioning

  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi

  • Sit-in infinity pool · Poolside sun loungers · Jacuzzi

  • Full-service spa — massages, aromatherapy, body treatments

  • Private restaurant and bar

  • Shongwe Lookout tower access — Zambezi River and Victoria Falls views

  • Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast included

  • Free private parking · Airport shuttle service available