Durban to Pietermaritzburg · June 13, 2027
Comrades Marathon
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Comrades Marathon
When is Comrades Marathon 2027?
Comrades Marathon 2027 runs on Sunday, June 13, 2027. The big day is Race day, Sunday, June 13, 2027.
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How the dates are set: A Sunday in June around Youth Day (16 June), alternating up and down runs.
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Comrades Marathon schedule
- Sunday, June 13, 2027: The 100th Comrades Marathon, and the 50th Down Run to Durban.
- Race day: The Down Run starts in Pietermaritzburg and finishes in Durban 12 hours after the official start.
Sources: comrades.com, hollywoodathleticsclub.co.za
Where to stay in Durban to Pietermaritzburg
- For international and Rest of Africa runners, Marathon Tours & Travel, the exclusive official international tour operator, offers packages with accommodation, airport and private race transfers, meals and race-week support.
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History of Comrades Marathon
First run in 1921, the Comrades Marathon is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon. It is run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, alternating Up and Down directions each year. The 2027 edition is the 100th.
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Comrades Marathon: questions people ask
When is the Comrades Marathon in 2027?
The 2027 Comrades Marathon takes place on Sunday, June 13, 2027. It is the 100th edition of the race.
Is the 2027 Comrades an Up Run or a Down Run?
It is a Down Run, starting in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban. It is the 50th Down Run to Durban.
How many hours do you get to finish the Comrades Marathon?
Runners have 12 hours from the official start.
How much is the Comrades Marathon entry fee for 2027?
R1,200 for South African residents, R2,000 for the rest of Africa and R4,500 for international runners, plus an Easyreg administration fee.
What is the qualifying period for the 2027 Comrades?
The qualification period runs from June 15, 2026 to May 3, 2027. Runners may enter before qualifying but must complete an approved qualifying event and update their entry profile by May 3, 2027.
How can international runners get a guaranteed Comrades entry?
They can go through Marathon Tours & Travel, the exclusive official international tour operator, whose packages include a guaranteed entry and skip the ballot.
Sources: comrades.com, nedbankrunningclub.co.za, hollywoodathleticsclub.co.za, comrades.com
About Comrades Marathon
The oldest and largest ultramarathon in the world, 90 km between two cities with the whole province cheering.
Comrades has run since 1921 between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, alternating direction each year, with 12 hours to finish and a gun that closes the line to the second. It falls on a Sunday in June, sometimes late May. Standing at the finish for the final cutoff is one of the most emotional things you can watch in sport.
Know before you go
- Entries require a qualifying marathon and close months ahead.
- Spectators should pick a spot on the route early; the N3 is closed in stretches on race day.
- King Shaka airport is 35 minutes north of Durban; Pietermaritzburg is an hour inland up the N3.
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