Top athletes set for Vic Falls Marathon

Some of the finest foreign and local long-distance runners will converge in the resort town of Victoria Falls for this year’s edition of the Victoria Falls Marathon which will roar into life on Sunday.

Competitors will take part in different categories ranging from the full 42,2km marathon race, 21,2km half marathon run and a 5km fun run.

One of the organisers, Brent Williamson, yesterday told NewsDay Sport that preparations for the race had gone a step up and registration for participants was now at an advanced stage.

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