Not only will SA's ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn compete in this weekend's Comrades Marathon, she'll start as the overwhelming favourite.
Not only will SA’s ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn compete in this weekend’s Comrades Marathon, she’ll start as the overwhelming favourite. Image: CMANot only will SA’s ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn compete in this weekend’s Comrades Marathon, she’ll start as the overwhelming favourite. Image: CMASteyn, 34, is a two-time Comrades Marathon winner – and holder of both the ‘up’ and ‘down’ run records.
For this reason, the final cut-off reflected in the official race guide and final instructions is 10 minutes faster than the time that will be imposed on 9 June. runners prepare to tackle the course, spectators will no doubt be gearing up to cheer them along their journey to the finish line. In an effort to assist supporters and seconds in meeting their runners along the race route, the Comrades Marathon Association to stop at, or make use of, the Umlaas Road intersection and overpass on race day due to this remaining an active construction site with no available parking.
Spectators and supporters are encouraged to arrive early and to park well off the road and out of the way of both traffic and race participants. Hot Spot prize available to the first man and the first woman through the Cell C Hot Spot located in Cato Ridge; and many other cash prizes, this year’s prize purse has been increased by a staggering track runners
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