Durban Marathon

The topic of Durban Marathon is one that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. Since its emergence, Durban Marathon has generated a continuous debate in different sectors of society, whether in the academic, political, economic or cultural spheres. Opinions regarding Durban Marathon vary greatly, and its impact has become evident in various spheres. In this article, we will explore various perspectives on Durban Marathon and its influence today, as well as its historical relevance. Additionally, we will analyze the role that Durban Marathon plays in people's daily lives and in society as a whole.

Durban Marathon
DateAutumn[1][2]
LocationDurban, South Africa
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon, 10K
Established2021 (2021)[3]
Course recordsMen's: 2:08:43 (2021)
Kenya Samuel Naibei
Women's: 2:29:46 (2024)
South Africa Cian Oldknow
Official siteOfficial website

The Durban Marathon (also known as the Durban International Marathon) is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Durban, South Africa, since 2021.[3][4] The marathon is a World Athletics Label Road Race.[5] During the race weekend, a 10K race is also offered.[6]

History

The inaugural race was held on 5 September 2021.[4] The marathon was won by Kenyan runner Samuel Naibei and South African runner Zinhle Shabalala, with finish times of 2:08:43 and 2:44:00, respectively.[7][4]

During the 2022 race, Zimbabwean runner Isaac Mpofu, who crossed the finish line first, was disqualified because he was wearing only one bib number when the rules of the marathon required runners to wear two bibs: one on the front and one on the back.[8] Mpofu stated that he was surprised to be disqualified because, after he had discovered on the morning of the race that his sealed race packet only contained one bib number, the race judge had confirmed that Mpofu could compete.[8] Mpofu's time was later reinstated, which allowed him to qualify for the 2022 World Athletics Championships where he set a new Zimbabwean record for the marathon, but he was still required to forfeit the 50,000 ZAR that he would have won in Durban had he worn two bibs during the race.[9][10]

Winners

Ed. Date Male Winner Time Female Winner Time Rf.
1 2021.09.05  Samuel Naibei (KEN) 2:08:43  Zinhle Shabalala (ZAF) 2:44:00 [7][4]
3 2023.03.12  Tebello Ramakongoana (LSO) 2:10:11  Annie Bothma (ZAF) 2:30:31 [2][11]
4 2024.04.28  Elroy Gelant (RSA) 2:09:32  Cian Oldknow (RSA) 2:29:46

See also

References

  1. ^ "Durban International Marathon".
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  3. ^ a b "KZN Athletics launches Durban International Marathon | Witness".
  4. ^ a b c d "Ladysmith KZN: Zinhle takes top spot at Durban marathon | Northern Na…".
  5. ^ "World Athletics Label Road Races | World Athletics".
  6. ^ "Information - Durban International Marathon".
  7. ^ a b "R250 000 at stake in Durban International Marathon".
  8. ^ a b "Durban Marathon winner disqualified for only wearing one bib number -…".
  9. ^ "The Herald - Breaking news".
  10. ^ "The Herald - Breaking news".
  11. ^ "Annie Bothma races to Durban International Marathon win".