Comrades Marathon expected to inject over R600m into KZN economy

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The oldest and biggest ultra-marathon worldwide, The Comrades Marathon, is set to be bigger and better than last year. The race is tomorrow. This year’s down-run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban has attracted a record-breaking 24,000 runners. The previous down-run in 2018 attracted only 19,047 runners. COO of the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, Jackie Motsepe, says the economic spinoffs will greatly benefit businesses in the tourism and…

Comrades Marathon expected to inject over R600m into KZN economy

Comrades Marathon expected to inject over R600m into KZN economy Estelle.Bronkhorst Sat, 06/07/2025 - 13:00 File: South African Rands. GettyImages/RapidEye DURBAN - This weekend's annual Comrades Marathon is set to rake in millions in tourism.Tourism officials say the economic spin-off from the Comrades Marathon topped R600-million last year and it is expected to be even more this year. Race organisers estimate predicting it could reach over R…