After conquering the gruelling 85.7km Comrades Marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, thousands of runners crossed the finish line with stories of triumph, pain and perseverance.
While elite athletes battled for top honours, several high-profile personalities also took on the worlds oldest and largest ultramarathon.
Data scientist George Kusche won the Comrades up-run in a best time in the mens category, while Gerda Steyn was crowned the womens champion of the 2026 Comrades, her fifth title.
