Ultra Running Hub
Trail 50mi
Comrades Marathon
49 days away
87km Distance
1,700m Elevation
6.9 Grit Score
Hardcore Level
Vertical Intensity 20 D+/km
Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Course Intelligence
OPENFREE MAP (LIBRE)About
The world's largest and oldest ultra marathon, alternating between up and down runs between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Highlights
- 20,000+ runners
- Alternating direction each year
- Rich history since 1921
Course Notes
Up Run: Durban-Pietermaritzburg mit fünf größeren Anstiegen (Big Five: Polly Shortts, Inchanga, Botha's Hill, Fields Hill and Cowie's Hill).