THERE will be a few changes to this year’s running of the Comrades Marathon including a new finish and the official distance of the race.

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that the route distance for the highly anticipated 98th edition of The Ultimate Human Race is a challenging 89.98km.

The 2025 race will be slightly longer than the 87.701km of the previous Down Run (2023), as the finish has been moved from the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Stadium to a new street finish outside People’s Park, in the northbound lanes of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue.

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This will include a finish-line grandstand for spectators erected in the southbound lanes of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, as well as a hospitality and entertainment area in People’s Park, and space allocated for running club tents on either side of the finish.

“This carefully measured course embodies the spirit and tradition of The Ultimate Human Race, promising an unforgettable test of endurance and resilience for all participants. We are really excited about the new finish venue, because it will provide both runners and spectators with a unique experience and inspirational end to the day’s running,” said CMA general manager, Alain Dalais.

The precise distance of the route has been confirmed following route measurement conducted by the CMA’s Route Portfolio team, in close collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport’s Road Traffic Inspectorate and the Durban Metro Police.

• Did you know? The longest Down Run in the history of the Comrades was 92km in 1971

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