The release for the 591-kilometre Enduro Race from Nyamapanda was carried out on 24 June 2026 at 06:30. At the release point there was 10% cloud cover and an approximately 6 km/h headwind. Two hours later the wind was acting as a crosswind at 6–10 km/h. The highest temperature during the day was measured at 24°C while humidity fell from 60% to 20%.
The first small pigeon group reached the finish at 13:49. It was reported that the leading birds completed the 591-kilometre course in 7 hours 19 minutes with a velocity of 1,346 meters per minute.
A total USD 50,000 prize was allocated for the top 20 positions, and these top 20 were filled within 21 minutes. The pigeon ZA25 JKL 40 racing for Ninja / Exclusive Pigeon Paradise finished first, winning USD 15,000. ZA25 CB-RVS 589, racing for Benn and Bailie, was second and won USD 10,000, while KWT FED 25-1307545, racing for Salman Nashmi, finished third and won USD 7,000.
On the first day of the race 356 pigeons returned. When the race was closed on the second day the total number of returns reached 772. According to the race report published by Victoria Falls WCPR, 22% of the pigeons did not return within the race time.
The organisers also announced that prize payments for the placing competitors have been transferred to their accounts, certificates were sent by e-mail and made accessible from competitors' accounts.
