Perhaps the most famous - and infamous - ultra marathon in the world the annual procession takes you on a point to point course from Pietermaritzburg to Durban or the reverse depending on if it is an up or a down year, but always it is 89km or 56miles. 2009 is a down year and runs from Pietermaritzburg. The start time is 5.30am and the finish line closes sharp at 5.30pm - those who reach the stadium at Kingmead even a second after this time will have the cruel sight of the officials turning their backs on them.
Runners will require a qualifying time of under 5hrs for a marathon run between 15 June 2008 and 28 April 2009 or equivalent in another ultra race. Minimum age 20yrs.
The tour is based on a 4-night stay from21 May to 25 May. You can book extra nights or add-on a stop over in other parts of South Africa. Flights are not included.
We will be staying at the 3-star City Lodge Durban, which is located just 1km from the race registration and expo and the finish line as well as close to the beach. All rooms have bathrooms en suite, air conditioning, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a swimming pool and Ali-Cats restaurant for light meals.
Race entry fee: £128 including course recce trip, use of foreign runner's area at the finish.
PRICES
PRICES PER PERSON |
TWIN |
SINGLE |
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£249 |
£339 |
DEPOSIT |
£120 |
ENTRY FEE |
£128 |
Run this event for Charity
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