Comrades Marathon

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

55.1 miles (88.7 km) · 3,451 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	55.1 mi (88.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,451 ft (1,052 m)
Average gain	63 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 342 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.7%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 6 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	11%

Questions about Comrades Marathon

How much elevation gain does Comrades Marathon have?

Comrades Marathon has 3,451 ft (1,052 m) of elevation gain over 55.1 miles (88.7 km). That averages 63 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Comrades Marathon?

The difficulty score for Comrades Marathon is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 34.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Comrades Marathon?

The longest climb on Comrades Marathon runs 5.1 miles (8.1 km) and gains 342 ft (104 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.7%.