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

Comrades Marathon is a 55.1-mile point-to-point race in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, gaining 3,451 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 2,102 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 11 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 892 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.