The logo for the centenary race.
The 100th Comrades Marathon will be bigger than ever, with the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) announcing a number of changes designed to make the centenary edition a landmark occasion for runners and spectators alike.
The 2027 Down Run takes place on Sunday, June 13, starting at Pietermaritzburg City Hall and finishing at the Kings Park sports precinct in Durban, with the entry cap increased to a record 28 000 runners.
The race will carry a record R8 919 100 prize purse, a 9% increase on the 2026 pool, with the men's and women's winners each receiving R1m. Prize money will be paid through to the top 10 in both races, while the first South African home will receive R266 200. There will also be prizes introduced for the youngest and oldest finisher, as well as the first novice runner to cross the finish line.
The biggest change will come at the Durban end, with the finish moving into the Kings Park sports precinct.
