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Come for the race. Stay for the adventure.

Come for the race. Stay for the adventure.

BUCKET LIST MARATHONS

Your cheerleader during the race. Your tour operator after the race.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SANLAM CAPE TOWN MARATHON

THE COMRADES MARATHON

It’s been called the greatest footrace on Earth - 90 km of brutal, hilly terrain between Pietermaritzburg and Durban within South Africa. It is the world’s oldest ultramarathon and, with nearly 17,000 runners set to participate, it’s also the world’s largest. There’s no doubt that this is a bucket list marathon but that’s not the only bucket list thing to do while in the Zulu Kingdom of South Africa. I mean you’ve just completed the Comrades Marathon, you deserve to treat yourself just a little.

BIG 5 AFRICAN SAFARI

Track Africa’s iconic Big 5 in the pristine wildernesses of Hluhluwe, Phinda and Manyoni which also offer some of the best value safaris in South Africa.

DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS

Bask in the awe-inspiring Amphitheatre, clock the 2nd highest waterfall on Earth and learn about Bushman rock art in the epic Drakensberg.

THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

Embark on a 4x4 adventure up the daunting Sani Pass, visit the highest pub in Africa and learn about Basotho culture while taking in epic vistas.

A PRISTINE BEACH GETAWAY

Relax in the untouched coastlines along the Indian Ocean and scuba dive in unspoiled coral reefs as turtles lay their eggs and whales pass by.

ABOUT

LOCATION

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

King Shaka International Airport
Pietermaritzburg Airport

WEATHER IN JUNE

June in Durban brings mild, comfortable winter weather with warm days, cool nights and very little rain. Visitors can expect average daytime highs of around 22°C (72°F) and overnight lows of around 12°C to 14°C (54°F to 57°F).

MONEY MATTERS

Rand [ZAR]
US Dollars are not accepted.
Most shops and restaurants accept all debit and credit cards as well as digital wallets.
Foreign exchange services are available in big cities and airports.

NEXT RACE DATE

Sunday, 13 June 2027

RACE SUPPORT

We want you to focus on the race so we will help take care of everything else:

Airport transfers
Race accommodation
Pre-race route drive through
Collection of race pack and numbers
Transfers to the start and from the finish line
Transport for your family and friends during the race

RUNNING SUPPLIES

The Durban Runner
Run Collective

THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE

https://comrades.com/