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]
| Durban Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | Autumn[1][2] |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, 10K |
| Established | 2021[3] |
| Course records | Men's: 2:08:43 (2021) Samuel NaibeiWomen's: 2:29:46 (2024)  Cian Oldknow |
| Official site | Official website |
History
editThe 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
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Durban International Marathon".
- ^ a b "Durban International Marathon".
- ^ a b "KZN Athletics launches Durban International Marathon | Witness".
- ^ a b c d "Ladysmith KZN: Zinhle takes top spot at Durban marathon | Northern Na…".
- ^ "World Athletics Label Road Races | World Athletics".
- ^ "Information - Durban International Marathon".
- ^ a b "R250 000 at stake in Durban International Marathon".
- ^ a b "Durban Marathon winner disqualified for only wearing one bib number -…".
- ^ "The Herald - Breaking news".
- ^ "The Herald - Breaking news".
- ^ "Annie Bothma races to Durban International Marathon win".