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Pietermaritzburg
3201
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Description
Dating from 1921 and traditionally run in May, the Comrades Marathon is an International endurance race which covers a distance of 89km between Pieter
[more]Dating from 1921 and traditionally run in May, the Comrades Marathon is an International endurance race which covers a distance of 89km between Pietermaritzburg City Hall and Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, with the direction being reversed each year. A three day Expo related to running and other sporting activities is held simultaneously.
The race is considered to be the largest ultramarathon worldwide and lasts for 12-hours. Competitors are required to reach certain points within an allotted time, failing which they are disqualified. Entry forms, routes and further details are provided at the website.
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