FASTJET ZIMBABWE ANNOUNCED AS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF 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, said: “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.”
FASTJET, THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF THE ECONET VICTORIA FALLS MARATHON
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.
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FASTJET GROUP
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ABOUT FASTJET ZIMBABWE
Fastjet Zimbabwe is a multi-award-winning African airline that began flight operations in 2015. Today, fastjet Zimbabwe connects three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls, as well as between Harare & Bulawayo. In addition, the airline offers international flights from Harare, Bulawayo & Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in South Africa, from Victoria Falls to Mbombela (Kruger) and Nelspruit, Kruger Mpumalanga in South Africa. Its awards include World Travel Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2017 and 2019, and the top ten finalists for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. Since commencing operations, fastjet has flown over 4 million passengers and has established itself as a reliable African airline brand, with a range of value-added products and services. In 2024, fastjet Zimbabwe successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration. This registration acknowledges fastjet’s conformance and adherence to the aviation industry’s highest operational and safety standards. As part of the airline’s commitment to offering choice, flexibility and value, customers benefit from generous free baggage allowances, flexible change options, multiple payment channels, airport lounge access on select routes, free in-flight services and ancillary services such as car hire.
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