The Comrades Marathon, known as ‘The Ultimate Human Race’, is the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon. As just over 20,500 runners prepare to tackle the challenging 85.91km course from the Durban City Hall to the HollywoodBets Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg, spectators will #nodoubt be gearing up to cheer them along their journey to the finish line.
In an effort to assist supporters and seconds in meeting their runners along the race route, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has issued a list of some prime spectator spots along the route:
Location | Distance | Google Maps Link |
Pinetown (St. Johns Ave) | 20km 1st runner ETA: 06h45 | |
Hillcrest (intersection R103 / Shongweni Rd) | 31km 1st runner ETA: 07h26 | |
Hillcrest (intersection R103 / Hospital Rd) | 32,5km 1st runner ETA: 07h30 | |
Hillcrest (intersection R103 / Kassier Rd) | 34km 1st runner ETA: 07h35 | |
Alverstone (intersection R103 / Alverstone Rd) | 40km 1st runner ETA: 07h58 | |
Drummond (intersection R103 / Thousand Hill Dr) | 44km 1st runner ETA: 08h13 | |
Inchanga (intersection R103 / Inchanga Dr) | 49km 1st runner ETA: 08h32 | |
Hammarsdale (intersection R103 / Thousand Hills St) | 52km 1st runner ETA: 08h43 | |
Cato Ridge (outside Dunbar Spar) | 57,5km 1st runner ETA: 09h03 | |
Camperdown | 63,5km 1st runner ETA: 09h26 | |
Lynnfield Park | 71,5km 1st runner ETA: 09h55 | |
Ashburton | 76km 1st runner ETA: 10h12 |
The CMA urges spectators not to stop at, or make use of, the Umlaas Road intersection and overpass on race day due to this remaining an active construction site with no available parking. Please also be mindful of leaving any valuables in your motor vehicles and guard against pickpockets while on the roadside.
Spectators and supporters are encouraged to arrive early, and to park well off the road and out of the way of both traffic and race participants.
The CMA wishes all spectators and supporters a wonderful day out on the road! Bring your enthusiasm, and join fellow spectators in celebrating the incredible achievements of the Comrades Marathon participants. Let’s make this year’s race unforgettable!
The 97th Comrades Marathon will be the 49th Up Run on Sunday, 9 June 2024, starting at the Durban City Hall at 05h30 and ending 12 hours later at the HollywoodBets Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg, covering a distance of 85.91km.