THE ULTIMATE HUMAN RACE - 3rd June 2012
Arguably the greatest ultra marathon in the world where athletes come from all over the world to combine muscle and sinew and mental strength to conquer the approx 90 kilometres between the cities of Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the e...vent owes its beginnings to the vision of one man, World War I veteran Vic Clapham.
The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national treasure and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and television viewers every year. We invite you to participate in this great event and experience the worlds greatest race.
Location
KwaZulu-Natal is often referred to as the "Garden Province" of South Africa, a province of extremes. The coastal regions being lush with green sub-tropical vegetation, the Midlands with its rolling grass hills and meandering lanes and finally the giant basalt peaks of the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains. This is also home to the Zulu nation and the greatest ultra distance road race - the Comrades Marathon. The 2011 Comrades Marathon is a “up run”, starting in Durban at 05h30 and finishing in Pietermaritzburg at 17h30.
Prizes All athletes who complete the race will receive a special commemorative medal and badge.
Gold Medals First 10 Men and Women
Wally Hayward Medals Position 11 to sub 06:00:00
Silver Medals sub 06:00:00 to sub 07:30:00
Bill Rowan Medals sub 07:30:00 to sub 09:00:00
Bronze Medals sub 09:00:00 to sub 11:00:00
Vic Clapham Medals sub 11:00:00 to sub 12:00:00
Race Info
Date: Sunday, 3 June 2012
Start: 05h30 in Pietermaritzburg
Finish: 17h30 in Durban
Distance: 89km - 56 miles
Tel: +27(0)33 897 8650
Fax: +27(0)33 897 8660
Email: info@comrades.com read more
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