Durban–Pietermaritzburg, South Africa · Road
Comrades Marathon 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Completed
2026·2027
Results · 2026
women
- 1. Gerda Steyn (Up-run CR)5:44:53
- 2. Nobukhosi Tshuma5:53:36
- 3. Irvette van Zyl6:02:30
men
- 1. George Kusche (Up-run CR)5:15:56
- 2. Piet Wiersma5:19:36
- 3. Mbuti Mollo5:21:31
18,276 of 20,349 starters finished (90%)Full results ↗
Results updated
How it went
On the up run from Durban, George Kusche demolished the up-run record with 5:15:56, nearly nine minutes under the old mark. Gerda Steyn won her fifth Comrades and fourth straight, setting an up-run record of her own in 5:44:53. By the CMA's own count, 20,349 runners started in Durban and 18,276 finished inside the 12-hour cutoff, an 89.81% finish rate.
Distances
- Distance
- 85.777 km (53 mi)
- Cutoff
- 12 hr
Up run: Durban to Pietermaritzburg
| Distance | Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 85.777 km (53 mi) | 12 hr | Up run: Durban to Pietermaritzburg |
Every year
- 2027June 13, 2027 · upcoming
- 2026June 14, 2026 · completedGeorge Kusche 5:15:56 (Up-run CR) · Gerda Steyn 5:44:53 (Up-run CR)