Record Comrades Marathon To Boost Kzn Economy

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record comrades marathon to boost kzn economy

The oldest and biggest ultra-marathon worldwide, The Comrades Marathon, is set to be bigger and better than last year. The race is tomorrow.

This years down-run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban has attracted a record-breaking 24,000 runners.

The previous down-run in 2018 attracted only 19,047 runners.

COO of the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, Jackie Motsepe, says the economic spinoffs will greatly benefit businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries.