Comrades champions show KZN Tourism love ahead of race day
As anticipation builds ahead of Sunday’s race, the two accomplished athletes represent the resilience, determination and excellence that have become synonymous with the Ultimate Human Race.
Comrades Marathon legends, Bongmusa Mthembu, a three-time Comrades Marathon champion and 12-time gold medallist, and Joseph Manyedi of the Maxed Elite Running Club in Rustenburg, a five-time Comrades gold medallist, who finished fourth in the 2025 Comrades Marathon, pause for a photograph following the Elite Runners Comrades Marathon media briefing held at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban on Thursday.
As anticipation builds ahead of Sunday’s race, the two accomplished athletes represent the resilience, determination and excellence that have become synonymous with the Ultimate Human Race.
Their presence in Durban underscores the significance of the Comrades Marathon as one of the world’s premier ultra-marathon events and a major drawcard for visitors to KwaZulu-Natal.
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Each year, the Comrades Marathon attracts thousands of runners, supporters and spectators to the province, delivering significant benefits for the tourism and hospitality sectors while showcasing KwaZulu-Natal’s warm winter climate, spectacular scenery and renowned hospitality.
Beyond the race route, the event provides an opportunity to spotlight the province’s diverse tourism experiences and growing film industry, positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a destination where sport, culture, creativity and adventure come together.
As the world turns its attention to the province this weekend, major sporting events such as the Comrades Marathon continue to play a vital role in driving tourism growth, supporting local businesses and telling the stories that make KwaZulu-Natal one of South Africa’s most compelling destinations.
