Watch: Comrades marathon kicked off in Durban this morning

DURBAN crowds gave this year's Comrades Marathon runners cheering support as they headed up to Tollgate.

Thousands of South Africa's elite runners took part in the Comrades Marathon.

DUBBED the most grueling marathon in the whole world, thousands of South African elite runners took part in the 92nd Comrades marathon that took place in Durban this morning. This year’s marathon is an uphill run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.

The 47th Up-Run which started outside the Durban City Hall finishes at the Golden Horse Casino in Scottsville in Pietermaritzburg.