Comrades Marathon
The world's oldest and largest ultra-marathon since 1921, run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. This edition is an 89km 'Down' Run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg
- Distance
- Ultra
- Date
- Elevation Gain
- 1650m
- Course Type
- Point-to-point
- Typical Weather
- South African winter, 10-20°C (50-68°F), dry and cool
- Website
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What Makes This Race Special
- World's oldest ultra since 1921
- World's largest ultra-marathon
- 89km 'Down' Run to Durban
- Alternating up/down years
- South African tradition