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Comrades Marathon
Durban, South Africa
June 13, 2027Date confirmed
89 km
Culture & HistoryNature & Off-Road+2
ZARegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in KwaZulu-Natal: Races, Trails & Competitions
6 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 17 races in Races in KwaZulu-Natal with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events61 confirmed dates
Competitions17Races & courses
Distances5 - 171.6 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,160 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Ultra-Trail Drakensberg
Himeville, South Africa
Date to be announcedDate TBA
171.6 km110.1 km62.3 km32.3 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Sani Stagger Marathon
Sani Pass, South Africa
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km38 km21.1 km21 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
Photo: Fab5669 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Capital City42
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCharity Run+1
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Durban International Marathon
Durban, South Africa
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km10 km
City RunFestive
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Ironman 70.3 Durban
Umhlanga, South Africa
Date to be announcedDate TBA
113 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2027 | Comrades Marathon | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Road Running | 89 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ultra-Trail Drakensberg | Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Trail Running | 171.6 km110.1 km62.3 km32.3 km |
| Date to be announced | Sani Stagger Marathon | Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Road RunningTrail Running | 42.2 km38 km21.1 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Capital City42 | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Durban International Marathon | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Durban | Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA | Triathlon | 113 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 17 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Durban, Himeville, Sani Pass, and Pietermaritzburg. Notable events in the selection include Comrades Marathon, Ultra-Trail Drakensberg, and Sani Stagger Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 171.6 km, reaching up to +5,160 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in KwaZulu-Natal includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in KwaZulu-Natal?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 17 individual races in Races in KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Comrades Marathon, Ultra-Trail Drakensberg, and Sani Stagger Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in KwaZulu-Natal?
Events in Races in KwaZulu-Natal focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 171.6 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Durban, Himeville, Sani Pass, and Pietermaritzburg.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in KwaZulu-Natal?
The most selective courses in Races in KwaZulu-Natal climb up to +5,160 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in KwaZulu-Natal?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.