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The Comrades Marathon is an ultramarathon of approximately 89 km (approx. 55 miles) which is run annually in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race. The direction of the race alternates each year between the "up" run (87 km) starting from Durban and the "down" run (now 90.184 km) starting from Pietermaritzburg.

The event on Sunday 9th June 2024 is the 'up' run of approximately 87km from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.

The field is capped at 25,000 runners, and entrants hail from more than 60 countries. In all but three runnings since 1988, over 10,000 runners have reached the finish within the allowed 11 or 12 hours. With increased participation since the 1980s, the average finish times for both sexes, and the average age of finishers have increased substantially.

Runners over the age of 20 qualify when they are able to complete an officially recognised marathon (42.2 km) in under five hours (4h50 for 2019). During the event an athlete must also reach five cut-off points in specified times to complete the race. The spirit of the Comrades Marathon is said to be embodied by attributes of camaraderie, selflessness, dedication, perseverance, and ubuntu.

THURSDAY 06 JUNE 2024

Arrival at Durban King Shaka Airport (Durban)

Check-in at the hotel (Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel)

Shake-out run

Free & Easy

Overnight at the hotel

FRIDAY 07 JUNE 2024

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast, depart the hotel at 9.00am for a half-day sightseeing tour of Durban and the beachfront area.

Welcome Reception at 5.30pm and briefing

Overnight at the hotel

SATURDAY 08 JUNE 2024

North Beach Park Run (Optional)

Breakfast at the hotel

Private Comrades Course Tour, including stops at the Comrades House Museum, the Wall of Honour and Arthurs Seat

Stretch session on the beach or in the hotel

Pre-race dinner at the hotel or a nearby venue

Overnight at the hotel

SUNDAY 09 JUNE 2024 (RACE DAY)

Grab & Go breakfast available at the hotel

Private shuttle service to the start area in Durban

Race finishes in Pietermaritzburg

Transfer back to Durban

Overnight at the hotel in Durban

MONDAY 10 JUNE 2024

Breakfast at the hotel

Free & Easy in the morning

Lunch and Celebrations (12.00pm to 6.00pm)

Overnight at the hotel

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 2024

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for the airport (Durban King Shaka Airport)

Tour Packages

Below are a list of items that are included and excluded in the tour package:

Accommodation in Durban - inclusive of breakfast, and taxes
Return Airport transfers
Transfer to race start area from the hotel, and back to the hotel from the finish area
International Race entry fee
Half-day sightseeing tour
Welcome Reception with dinner & drinks
Pre-race dinner and post-race party & celebration
On site hosts to assist you during the race weekend

International airfares & taxes to Cape Town, South Africa
Visa for South Africa
Travel & Personal Accident Insurance
Daily meals (except for breakfast at the hotel & meals mentioned in the tour program)
Personal items such as laundry, souvenirs and sightseeing

6 Days 5 Nights
Twin Share

Runner @ $ 2,560

Non-runner @ $ 2,060

Southern Sun Elageni & Maharani Hotel (Durban)
6 Days 5 Nights
Single Room

Runner @ $ 3,160

Non-Runner @ $ 2,660

Southern Sun Elageni & Maharani Hotel (Durban)