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The Comrades Marathon

brief history of comradesTHE ULTIMATE HUMAN RACEThe greatest ultra marathon in the world Distance 89 Kms from Pietermaritzburg to Durban in RSAIdea & concept- Vic Clapham An army man who marched 1700 miles during Great War 1914-1918Conceived idea of marathon in memory of fallen soldiersThe first Comrades Marathon took place on 24th May 1921

2inspiring words of wisdomClapham said that if a sedentary living person could be taken off the street given a rifle and 60lb pack & marched all over Africa then surely a fit & able athlete could complete the distance of 89kms.The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national treasure of SA & attracts thousands of runners, spectators & television viewers every year from across the globe because it tests you in all respect and to make you believe in your self.

Thats why it is recognized all over as the The Ultimate Human Racewww.comrades.comCOMRADE-2012Rare page in the HistoryIts a poster of 11th comrade marathon held on 25th may 1931.This yr was the 86th edition of comrade

Topography of Comrade Race Route. Total elevation net 1400 metersCOMRADE 2012- DOWN HILL RUN - CUT OFF TIMES AND PLACES

89 km race starts at 5.30 am First Cut off- Cato Ridge 27 km to be crossed within 5 Hrs and 10 minLast Cut off- 45th cutting 82 km to be crossed within 11 Hrs and 20 minWALL OF HONOURSituated at half distance in the route of comrade.Runners can buy and put block of their name, number and comrade achievements here.

COMRADE- 2012Comrade organization arranges complementary route tour two days before the race. Our team visited Wall of honour on 2nd jun2 012.Proud moment with Tricolour

SIR ARTHOUR SEATLEGENDRY RUNNER SIR ARTHOUR USED TO SEAT HERE AFTER PRACTISE RUN

COMRADE 2012- ETHEMBENI SCHOOL FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN( situated on the route)

COMRADE 2012- ETHEMBENI SCHOOL FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

COMRADE 2012- OUR HAPPY MOMENTS WITH SPECIAL CHILDREN

COMRADE -2012PLACE- PIETERMARITZBERG.TIME- 3AM

WAITING AREA- JUST ADJUCENT TO START POINT.WE ALL WERE WAITING HERE FOR 2 AND HALF HRS TO GET THE RACE START

COMRADE START 2012ADRENALIN FLOWING OUT OF THE BODY

COMRADE START 2012JUBILLIANT MUDE AT THE START LINE

COMRADE START 2012 WHO WILL KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYERS BETTER THAN US

COMRADE START 2012PLACE-TOWN HALL, PIETERMARITZBERG.

DATE-3RD JUNE2012

TIME-05.30 HRS

TEMP= 6 degree celcius

PARTICIPANTS-20000