Victoria Falls Marathon

Our first (and probably last) full marathon was an unbelievable experience. The course was breathtaking and surreal, especially crossing the bridge over the falls and running right through the empty border post that once caused us so much trauma. We chatted with a couple from Kansas City at the start and met some of the fastest Zimbabweans around at the Finish. Very happy that these feet made it! 

So many elephants on the drive from Nata to Kasane.

I was thankful to share the driving with Peggy, who took on the most elephant-dense stretch of road.

Part of Zimbabwe that almost looks like Autumn.

At the falls before the race.

I never dreampt I would see this wonder of the world 3 times in 3 different seasons, from 2 countries. Still spectacular.

Nice to experience some green.

The bridge over the falls was in the first couple kilometers of the race. We arrived late to the start- heard the gun from the taxi, so we were in a bit of a hurry at this point. Still, we stopped to admire the view and almost choked up at the emotion of being a part of something so rare.

Lots of wildlife along the route. Game guards patrolled the area "just in case". One of these guys charged me in town after becoming agitated at Owen and Mara. Luckily, that was before the race, so I was still quick on my feet.

Ka Lesego (fortunately), we mostly saw Vervet monkey and Baboons. 

Blurry, but it really captures the feeling.

No passport required.

High-fiving the Zambian cheering section.

Fond memories of bungee jumping 6 years ago.

At about the 33km mark.

Owen crosses the finish line! Only about 2 hours after first place, but much faster than we had hoped and well before everyone packed up to go home. The Zimbabweans pretty much dominated.

Post-race hammock time.

Many more of these to come for both of us...