Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon is the world's oldest and largest ultra-marathon, a legendary race of approximately 86km that alternates annually between the South African cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Course Highlights The 2026 "Up Run" starts at sea level from the Durban City Hall and ascends toward Pietermaritzburg, covering an official distance of 85.777 km. Runners must conquer the legendary "Big Five" hills: Cowies Hill, Field's Hill, Botha's Hill, Inchanga, and the punishing Polly Shortts near the finish. The route traverses the spectacular