Comrades Marathon 2027
Country South Africa
Distances Ultra (over 42.2 km)
Surface Road
Preliminary Specs from World's Marathons , last checked 13 October 2026. How we verify
An annual ultramarathon of about 89 km between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, alternating direction each year. It is run with five cut-off points and an 11 to 12 hour limit, suiting experienced ultra runners who have completed a qualifying marathon.
The race
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 2027 |
Course
| Distances | Ultra (over 42.2 km) |
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| Longest distance | 89.0 km |
| Surface | Road |
| Course | Point to point |
Entry
| Currency | Eur |
|---|---|
| Field size | 23000 |
Entry conditions
| Qualifying time required | Complete an officially recognised marathon in under five hours (runners over 20) |
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| Minimum age | 20 |
| Course cut-off | 12.0 hours |