(Posted 05th June 2026)
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the leading and award-winning Zimbabwean airline, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon.
This year’s edition of the Victoria Falls Marathon will be held on the 5th of July 2026, with over 5 000 runners from more than 40 countries registered to participate. Fastjet, which has been flying to Victoria Falls for over ten years, will bring the award-winning fastjet experience to the marathon course through its water point located at the iconic Big Tree. Runners will be welcomed at “the Big Tree Runway” water point with music, cheers and refreshments.
Nunurai Ndawana, spokesperson for fastjet Zimbabwe, said: “The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon has firmly established itself as a premier event on the global marathon calendar, offering participants the unique experience of running across the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge against the breathtaking backdrop of the mighty Victoria Falls. As a key gateway to Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls holds strategic importance for us, connecting this iconic destination to Bulawayo, Harare, Johannesburg and Kruger Mpumalanga, and this partnership underscores our ongoing commitment to support the growth and development of tourism in Zimbabwe and across the region.”
Edith Matekaire, Chief Commercial & Products Officer for Econet Wireless, the marathon’s headline sponsor since 2009, added: “Given fastjet Zimbabwe’s strong footprint in tourism and its extensive regional network, fastjet is a natural fit as a partner for the Victoria Falls Marathon. We are delighted to welcome fastjet as our Official Airline partner, a proudly Zimbabwean airline that shares our commitment to connecting people with remarkable destinations. By enhancing accessibility through its well-established and reliable route network into Victoria Falls, fastjet will play a pivotal role in enabling greater participation from Zimbabwe and across the region.”
In the run-up to the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, fastjet will host a pop-up booth in Victoria Falls on the 4th of July 2026, promoting the airline’s services and offerings. Fastjet offers flexible booking change options and generous free baggage allowances across its network of flights. The lowest fares can be found on their website www.fastjet.com.
