| Pietermaritzburg - Durban: 85th Comrades Marathon |
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Sunday, 30 May 2010, 05:30 - 17:30
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What started as a humble race to pay tribute to South African soldiers who lost their lives during World War 1, is now one of the world's greatest ultra-marathons - and 2010 will be the Comrade Marathon's 85th birthday.
 What makes this race special - more than its grueling uphills, downhills, twists and turns - is the incredible spirit in which the race is run.
L: Comrades - every step of the way. Photo courtesy SA Tourism
Sure, there are those competing for the glory of gold. But there are many, many more who help, carry, support, limp, stumble and even crawl over the finish line before the final cut-off whistle blows.
It's the stuff legends are made of. To date, the record holder is Bruce Fordyce, a proud South African, who won the race 9 times.
This year, it's a 'downhill' run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Every alternative year, the race will be run on the 'uphill' - from Durban to Pietermaritzburg eg 2009 and again in 2011.
For more info on the route, history and legends, visit Comrades Marathon website
Quick Facts:
Date: Sunday, 30 May 2010
Start: 05h30 at the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg
Finish: 17h30 at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead in Durban
Distance: 89km – 56 miles
PS - If you can't be there - the race will be covered on national television. |
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Location: City Hall, Pietermaritzburg - Sahara Stadium, Durban
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