Baobab School, the bridge crossing and provisional 2027 logistics
The organizer’s 2027 information confirms the date and says general entries open in March 2027. Its current timetable lists the full marathon provisionally at 06:15 and a final cutoff at 12:30. Recheck both before committing to a race-morning transport schedule, rather than treating provisional times as final instructions.
The route begins at Baobab Primary School and makes the bridge turnaround before the Zambian immigration point. Later sections follow Zambezi Drive, pass the Big Tree and return through the Safari Lodge area and town. Follow marshals and official wildlife-area instructions; the organized race route is not an invitation to explore restricted areas independently.
The route description distinguishes the marathon’s continuation from the half-marathon return and the specially-abled race, which does not cross the bridge. Download the correct full-distance map and identify the later turnarounds. Prepare for changes in terrain and exposure rather than relying on a single average-weather figure.
The information page still contains bib-collection weekday/date combinations from 2026 and a 2026 relay briefing. Do not reuse those as a 2027 collection appointment. Likewise, the homepage’s March 2022 health notice is historical. Wait for the updated participant instructions for collection documents, hours and current entry requirements, and allow time to collect before race morning.
Confirmed race date
Victoria Falls Marathon: July 4, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Current race profile
The organizer remains authoritative if the course, distance program, venue, registration or schedule changes. Historical conditions are not a forecast; use current organizer advisories and the race-week forecast.
Training calendar anchors
These dates are calendar arithmetic, not proof that a plan length is appropriate.