Race Date: Sunday 28th August 2022

The Comrades Marathon is an ultramarathon of approximately 89 kilometres (55 mi)^[1] which is run annually in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It is the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon race.^[2] The direction of the race alternates each year between the “up” run (87 km) starting from Durban and the “down” run (now 90.184 km) starting from Pietermaritzburg.

Since 2019 runners over the age of 20 qualify when they are able to complete an officially recognised marathon (42.2 km) in under 4:50 (5 hours before 2019).^[8] During the event an athlete must also reach five cut-off points in specified times to complete the race.^[1] The spirit of the Comrades Marathon is said to be embodied by attributes of camaraderie, selflessness, dedication, perseverance, and ubuntu.^[9]

2022 saw 15996 entrants and 11713 finishers including Strider Philip Kelly. The race was won by Tete Dijana of South Africa in 5.30.35. The women’s race was won by Alexandra Morozova in 6.17.48.

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