Accommodation in and around Durban and Pietermaritzburg are almost 100% sold out, and some athletes and their families has to resort to Accommodation along the North and South Coast. Your Accommodation arrangements are one of the first items on your "To Do" list when planning to take part.

La-Hacienda Self Catering Accommodation can provide affordable accommodate to 18 people during this period. Being a NEW Venue, situated in Ballito, 20 minutes north of Durban, we still have accommodation available. Do not hesitate to contact us to confirm your booking. Alternatively, click on the link below to go to our User-Friendly Online Booking Engine.

Rooms Available.

• 1 X Double Room
• 1 X Queen Room
• 1 X Twin Room
• 12 X Single Bunk Beds

We would also arrange transport for the athletes up to Maritzburg very early on Sunday Morning, and pick them up from the stadium after the race and bring them back to La Hacienda. We guarantee a completely "Hassle Free" weekend and experience.

Comrades Marathon Accommodation in and around Durban and Pietermaritzburg are usually sold out, and some athletes have to find Accommodation along the North and South Coast. Your Accommodation arrangements are one of the prime things that you should take care of well ahead of the race, but some overlook this task, and end up finding yourself in this embarrassing situation.

Cabana Mio Chalets can offer last minute Comrades Marathon Accommodation at an very affordable rate. We have a number of Self Catering Chalets available each sleeping 6 people. What's more is that we are ideally situated in Amanzimtoti, 20 minutes south of Durban. Do not hesitate to contact us to confirm your booking. Alternatively, click on the link below to go to our User-Friendly Online Booking Engine.

If required we can arrange transport for the athletes up to Maritzburg very early on Sunday Morning, and pick them up from the stadium after the race and bring them back to Cabana Mio.

Also, Cabana Mio is situated walking distance from the Toti beaches.

Set in the beautiful, warm city of Durban, the Comrades Expo, which takes place over the three days leading up to the day of racing, is once again met with great anticipation and excitement by organizers, runners, exhibitors and supporters. As South Africa's largest running-related Expo, Comrades Expo boasts more than 110 exhibitors and draws more than 50 000 visitors across its 3-day run.

The annual Comrades expo is a component of the week-long Comrades racing experience, serving as the official check-in location for the Comrades Marathon, where thousands of athletes gather their race packs, their goodies bags, exchange information, and finalize registration before the start of race day.

1. Stairs Training

   The Comrades Marathon 2020 down run, might sound a little easier, but it is as difficult if not more difficult than the up run.
   It is important to incorporate a stairs session once a week into your regular training routine. Running down the stairs and getting the legs used to this impact is important.
   You need to get your legs as strong as possible. A short morning routine of squats, lunges, calf raises and core work will go a long way on the day.

2. Find hilly routes to train on.

   Although it’s a down run, don’t be fooled by the uphills in this race. Within the first half of the down run, there’s more uphill running than downhill, with the highest point about 23kms into the race.

3. Do two Ultra runs before the day.

   It is advisable to do a minimum of two ultra runs before race day. A 50km run with about eight weeks to go and a 60km run with about five weeks to go. This will give you the physical and mental confidence you need to finish the race.

4. Practise your nutrition prior to the race

   Don’t try anything new on the day. Replicate the exact race day diet that you've tested on your longest training run in the build-up to the race. If what you’ve tested works, then stick with it and don’t deviate.

5. Plan what to drink on race day.

   Staying hydrated throughout the race is essential. It can get very hot towards the end, and you want to ensure your body is prepared to deal with this.

6. Carbo-loading.

   If you’re a fan of carbo-loading, then carbo-load a lot more than you usually would compare to a regular marathon. Beware, carboloading does not work for everyone. Test it before during your training to see if it works for you.

7. Vaseline is your friend.

   Rather use too much Vaseline and cover all areas that you think you may chafe. If you’re unsure, then apply more. The guys must remember to strap some tape over your nipples. You don't want to be dealing with is bleeding nipples later in the race.

8. Pacing Correctly.

   Pacing is crucial throughout the race but especially in the beginning. There is a lot of downhill in the second half, and if your quads are fatigued before this, then you’re going to lose lots of time by not being able to take advantage of this in the second half.