The ultimate human race that tests mind and body
This year will be a ‘down-run’ from Pietermaritzburg to Durban
Known as the ‘Ultimate Human Race’, the Comrades Marathon is a gruelling physical and mental test for runners.
It is the world’s largest and oldest ultra-marathon race, and is supported by thousands of people from around the globe.
After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 95th Comrades Marathon, which is a ‘down-run’ from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, will be held on Sunday (August 28).
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Runners will line up at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, where the strater’s gun will be fired, and the race finishes 12 hours later at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium. Obviously the top runners will be hoping for times under six hours.
This year, the runners will cover a distance of 89.885km, with athletes from 70 nations around the world taking part.
Estcourt Athletic Club runners who will be among the thousands of athletes at this year’s start are pictured below
