Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon
The Comrades Marathon, the world's oldest and largest ultramarathon, recently took place in South Africa with over 20,000 participants. The race, which alternates routes between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, has evolved from a small event for white men into a major cultural fixture in South Africa.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant cultural touchstone in South Africa, reflecting the country's social evolution and unity through sport.
For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race
The article provides a factual, descriptive account of a sporting event without political editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in