30 MAY 2010: COMRADES MARATHON, SOUTH AFRICA
DETAILS OF THE EVENT PASSED
Perhaps the most famous - and infamous - ultra marathon in the world the annual procession takes you on a point to point course from Pietermaritzburg to Durban or the reverse depending on if it is an up or a down year, but always it is 89km or 56miles. 2010 is a down year and runs from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The start time is 5.30am and the finish line closes sharp at 5.30pm - those who reach the stadium at Kingmead even a second after this time will have the cruel sight of the officials turning their backs on them.
Runners will require a qualifying time of under 5hrs for a marathon run between 15 June 2008 and 28 April 2009 or equivalent in another ultra race. Minimum age 20yrs.
Entries will close at 15,000 or October 31st if it has not reached 15,000 for past participants.
Entries for novices (Comrades first timers) are limited to 5000 and will be open on November
1st and close on November 30.
You should secure your race entry on the Comrades website www.comrades.com before book the hotel package with us.
For full details of qualifying performances and deadlines please visit the race website.
The tour is based on a 4-night stay from 27 May to 31 May. You can book extra nights or add-on a stop over in other parts of South Africa. Flights are not included.
Thur 27 May: Arrive in Durban and transfer from the airport to your hotel, the City Lodge Durban.
Fri 28 May: At leisure in Durban - registration - optional tour of the course (see race website www.comrades.com.
Sat 29 May: Check-out of your Durban hotel and transfer to your hotel in Pietermaritzburg for 1 night - the Golden Horse.
Sun 30 May: Check out of the hotel and transfer to the race start nearby in Pietermaritzburg, or walk if you prefer (1km). At the end of the race your guides will help you with the short walk back to the Durban Hotel (City Lodge) for the night.
Mon 31 May: Check-out of the hotel and transfer back to the airport for the flight home or extend your stay in South Africa.
We will be staying at the 3-star City Lodge Durban, which is located just 1km from the race registration and expo and the finish line as well as close to the beach. All rooms have bathrooms en suite, air conditioning, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a swimming pool and Ali-Cats restaurant for light meals.
For 1 night you will stay at the 3-star Golden Horse Casino Hotel in Pietermaritzburg, the hotel has rooms with bathrooms en suite, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, and safe. The hotel has a swimming pool and several bars and eateries.
Race entry fee: £128 including course recce trip, use of foreign runner's area at the finish.
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