Comrades Marathon 2026
Organized by comrades.com
Date
Jun 14, 2026
Distance
87 km
Elevation
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Difficulty
Hard
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Complete guide
Complete Comrades Marathon 2026 Guide — World's Oldest Ultramarathon (87.7 km, Up Run)
Everything you need to know to run Comrades Marathon 2026: 87.7 km from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in an Up Run year, strict 12-hour cutoff, the iconic medal tier system, mandatory qualifying marathon, 24-week training...
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Race facts
- The course covers 87 km.
- It takes place on a Sunday, June 14, 2026 — winter in this part of the world.
- The closest comparable running event is Durban Sunrise Run in Durban, 3 km away, on August 16, 2026.
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