COMRADES MARATHON
2026 RACE WEEK PROGRAMME
The countdown to The Ultimate Human Race has officially begun.
As thousands of runners, supporters, volunteers, officials and spectators descend on Durban and Pietermaritzburg for the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon, Race Week promises an unforgettable build-up filled with excitement, preparation and celebration.
Below is your official guide to the week ahead, including key dates, times and important programme information to help you navigate your Comrades experience.
THURSDAY- 11 JUNE 2026
09H55 Expo Official Opening Ceremony
Durban Exhibition Centre( DEC)
10H00 Race Pack Collection Opens DBN & PMB 14H00 Comrades Marathon Elite Athlete Press Conference Southern Sun Elangeni 19H00 Race Pack Collection Closes DBN & PMB
FRIDAY- 12 JUNE 2026
09H00 Race Pack Collection & Expo Opens DBN & PMB
10H00
17H00
Comrades Marathon Media Briefing
International Athlete Cocktail Function
Southern Sun Maharani Towers
Durban Exhibition Centre( DEC)
19H00 Race Pack Collection & Expo Closes DBN & PMB
SATURDAY- 13 JUNE 2026
09H00 Race Pack Collection & Expo Opens DBN & PMB 16H00 Race Pack Collection & Expo Closes DBN & PMB
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