- Duration: 5 nights/6 days
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Available Seat: On Request
- Price: From INR 105800
COMRADES MARATHON 2025
THE ULTIMATE HUMAN RACE
Sunday, 8 June, 2025
Package dates: 5th June – 10th June 2025
The Comrades Marathon is the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon race. It is held annually in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The Comrades Marathon was run for the first time in the year 1921. It was the idea of World War L veteran Vic Clapham. To commemorate the South African soldiers who were killed during the War and with an aim to celebrate mankind’s spirit over adversity the ultramarathon is held every year with the exception during World War II and COVID19. it is also known as the Ultimate Human Race.
The Comrades Marathon is run annually between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Every year the start and finish of the ultramarathon alternates between these two cities. From Durban the runners have to Up Run while from Pietermaritzburg the race is Down Run. The approximate distance of this ultramarathon is 88 km
In 2025, the Comrades Marathon will be held on Sunday, June 8 and will be Down Run starting at the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban. The approximate race distance will be 89 km. The race will begin at 530 hours and end at 1730 hours. To know more about the race details, qualifying criteria, etc, visit the Comrades Marathon Official website.
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DAY 1: THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025 - ARRIVAL IN DURBAN
You will arrive in Durban where you will be received and transferred to the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel in Durban, which is approximately a 45-minute drive. You will spend rest of the day at leisure. In case you arrive before 2 pm, you may leave you baggage at the reception and explore the surrounding area. An optional shake out run is arranged and you are invited if you wish to participate.
In the afternoon you may have a massage at your own cost.
DAY 2: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 - HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF DURBAN
Post breakfast at 9 am you will go on a half day city tour of Durban and the beachfront area. You will visit places like Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens and Victoria Street Market. Your tour will get over at at the Comrades Marathon Expo.
You may have Lunch at the Expo (at own cost), after which you may walk back to your hotel on your own. (approx. 20 minutes). In the evening welcome dinner is arranged at the hotel or a venue close by. Our team will go through our itinerary and answer any questions you may have while you enjoy a delicious buffet dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
DAY 3: SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 - HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF DURBAN
Post breakfast at 9 am you will go on a half day city tour of Durban and the beachfront area. You will visit places like Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Botanic Gardens and Victoria Street Market. Your tour will get over at at the Comrades Marathon Expo.
You may have Lunch at the Expo (at own cost), after which you walk back to your hotel (approx. 20 minutes). In the evening welcome dinner is arranged at the hotel or a venue close by. Our team will go through our itinerary and answer any questions you may have while you enjoy a delicious buffet dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
DAY 3: SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 - NORTH BEACH PARK RUN
This morning you are recommended to join the North Beach Park run, a free organized community run. The 5 km flat loop run starts just a kilometer away from you hotel.
After breakfast, at 9:30 AM you will go on a private Comrades Marathon Course Tour. The coach will include stops at Comrades House Museum in Pietermaritzburg, the Wall of Honor and Arthurs Seat; and gives runners valuable race insight as you preview the route you will run on Sunday.
In the afternoon, there will be a stretch session prior to the pre-race dinner at the Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Hotel or a restaurant nearby.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
DAY 4: SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025 - THE RACE DAY
The day you have been training for is finally here! Grab & Go breakfast will be available to runners. Our partner's private luxury coaches (with on board toilets) will depart at 2:30 AM before the roads close to transport our runners to the starting area in Pietermaritzburg. Where possible, the buses will wait near the start area, allowing you to stay warm and comfortable on the coach until you need to join your corrals. The Comrades Marathon 2025 finishes in Durban. Your hotel is approximately 1 km from the finish at Kingsmead Stadium, so it won’t be long before you reach the comfort of your room.
After finishing the race, meet our partner's team at the designated location in the International area, where you will looked after until you are ready to take the shuttle back to our hotel. Food can be purchased at one of the restaurants or take the opportunity to order room service once at the hotel (approximately 5 miles from the finish line). Relax, you deserve it!
Family & friends who are not running can choose to book an additional service to spectate along the route (at additional cost). We understand that it is important to show your support and share in the excitement.
(Breakfast included)
DAY 5: MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 - CELEBRATION DAY
Today you will meet our partner's team and celebrate at a restaurant on the beachfront starting at 12:00PM. Bruce Fordyce, 9 times winner and Comrades Legend will host the party which can continue until late. Enjoy music, live entertainment, a spectacular buffet lunch, sunshine, sea views and a chance to share your Comrades experience and take photos with Comrades winner(s). A great after party to finish your tour in Durban
Compression boots will be available this evening (at an additional cost).
(Breakfast and lunch/party included)
DAY 6: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 - DEPARTURE
Today you will say goodbye, unless you are doing a post tour with us. Check-out is 11:00 AM. Your airport transfer (approx. a 45-minute drive) to Durban King Shaka Airport is included. Late checkout may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
(Breakfast included)
Itinerary subject to change.
Package rates for 5 nights/6 days itinerary:
From INR 141450* Single occupancy runner (in standard room)
From INR 105800* Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis (both should be runners) (in standard room).
From INR 101200* for non runner on Double occupancy sharing room with a runner (in standard room).
From INR 153525 Single occupancy runner (in superior room)
From INR 114425* Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis (both should be runners) (in superior room).
From INR 109825* for non runner on Double occupancy sharing room with a runner (in superior room).
*Rate of Exchange will be applied on the day of Remittance to our partner. GST and TCS applicable in addition to the mentioned prices. TCS you may claim back in ITR.
NOTE:
A NON-REFUNDABLE ADVANCE OF INR 80000 TO BE PAID TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION
All the above rates are per person for the Comrades Marathon. Rates are dynamic and subject to availability.
Above package cost is only for marathon runners and / or their companions.
All rates are in INR. Rates are subject to change if there are any additions/modifications in incremental taxes and/or major changes in rates of exchange prior to receiving 100% payment.
Standard terms and conditions apply.
- 5 nights’ accommodation at 4* beachfront hotel in Durban with breakfast included at the hotel
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Transfer to the Race Start and from the Race Finish to the hotel
- Shake-out run and stretch session
- Welcome Dinner (Friday)
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Durban with expo visit (Friday)
- Private Comrades Course Tour (Saturday)
- Pre-race dinner (Saturday)
- Lunch and After party hosted by ‘The Comrades King” Mr. Bruce Fordyce (Monday)
- International Roundtrip Airfare to/from South Africa
- Comrades Race Entry Fee (additional)
- Incidentals
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Meals, unless noted on Itinerary
- Visa (if applicable)
- Personal expenses, tips, porterage, etc
- GST and TCS as appplicable
Post Marathon Tour Options Available on Request
For travel details contact:
+91 9833128208 or marketing@namastetourism.com