| Come and Run in a New Zimbabwe | | | | This marathon is one of the only races in the world |
| This high profile international marathon and half | | | | that crosses an international border from Zimbabwe |
| marathon is taking place on the 23rd August 2009. | | | | to Zambia and the runners will be running through a |
| This marathon is said to be one of the most thrilling | | | | National Park and World Heritage site - how unique is |
| races on the continent. | | | | that? |
| Where else in the world do you have elephants at | | | | The event will be filmed and televised across Africa |
| the water-points, and game on the race route, and | | | | and also the USA by Supersport and is expected to |
| the post-race party on the banks of the mighty | | | | attract runners from over 24 countries from around |
| Zambezi River? said promoter John Addison of Wild | | | | the world. |
| Frontiers. | | | | We anticipate this race to grow into a large 'must do' |
| The third official Victoria Falls Marathon will be | | | | event in Africa, maybe even rivalling some of the |
| organized by Safari Par Excellence, Wild Horizons, and | | | | bigger SOUTH African events such Two Oceans etc. |
| Wild Frontiers (Pty) Ltd and National Athletics | | | | but a lot better and more fun! said Addision. |
| Association of Zimbabwe. | | | | Themed Come and Run in a New Zimbabwe, |
| The race has been measured at 42.2 km, a standard | | | | organisers plan to use the event to raise money for |
| marathon, as well as the 21.km half marathon and a | | | | schools in the Victoria Falls township of Chinotimba. |
| 5Km fun run, all are being run on tarmac roads. The | | | | The funds raised in the past two events have |
| race route has been measured by an IAAF | | | | supported such causes as AIDS orphans in Victoria |
| representative. | | | | Falls. |
| Starting in Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe opposite the | | | | The marathon will end with an official marathon |
| Kingdom Hotel the runners will cross over the famous | | | | sunset cruise and after party on the Zambezi River |
| Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia about turn just on | | | | on the Sunday 23rd August. |
| the other side and then run back up the banks of | | | | AND if the race is not enough for you the options of |
| the Zambezi River towards the gates of the Zambezi | | | | white water rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, |
| National Park finishing back at the Victoria Falls | | | | elephant back safaris, lion walks etc. should certainly |
| Primary School. | | | | make the trip worth your while. |
| The runners should be very aware that there is a | | | | This destination is one of the seven natural wonders |
| good chance of meeting some of the local Victoria | | | | of the world, so make the most of it. |
| Falls wildlife along the route. | | | | |