Comrades Marathon

The Comrades Marathon is an 89km (56 miles) ultramarathon that takes place in South Africa every year.  It is widely regarded as the world’s longest, oldest and greatest ultramarathon -  South Africa’s most inclusive sporting event. The first Comrades Marathon was run in 1921, when only 34 runners lined up before the Pietermaritzburg City Hall to commence a race to Durban. This traditional event has occurred every year, with the exception of the World War II years, with nearly 20.000 runners entering the race over the recent years.The Comrades Marathon is run in KwaZulu-Natal, a province in the eastern part of South Africa, known for its beautiful landscape and beaches.