Midmar Mile
8 June 2025
COMRADES MARATHON
The Comrades Marathon is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race. The distance of approximately 89 kilometres is run annually in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
The race will be run on Sunday, 8 June 2025. It is a “DOWN RUN” starting at the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban.
Tel: +27 33 897 8650
11 - 9 February 2025
MIDMAR MILE
The Midmar Mile is he world's largest open water swim event, held annually at Midmar Dam, KZN, South Africa. Each year, it draws thousands of competitors, from serious international athletes and Olympic medallists to purely recreational swimmers. If you’re looking to take part in a truly grand open water swimming event, then the “aQuelle Midmar Mile” should be at the top of your to-do list.
It is one of the most exciting open water races on the planet and is truly a spectacle on the grandest scale.
Tel: 033 341 0790
20 - 22 February 2025
DUSI CANOE MARATHON
Every year, the world’s top canoeists and teams come together to tackle the exciting Dusi Canoe Marathon, which continues to be the biggest event of its kind in all of Africa. Although it is a major challenge, this marathon is still so popular amongst sportsmen and – women, as well as their fans. There are between 1 600 and 2 000 athletes participating in the event every year.
The finish of the race is held at the Kingfisher Canoe Club and the prize giving is at the Blue Lagoon to reward the men and women that conquered the three-day water adventure.
Tel: 033 394-9994
12 - 15 May 2025
INDABA
Indaba 2025 will be held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban!
Indaba is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar.
It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world.
5 July 2025
DURBAN JULY HANDICAP
The Hollywoodbets Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages.
The first Saturday in July is dedicated to this prestigious event, which is so much more than sport – it is also a glamorous social get together and fashion spectacle.
Tel: 031 314 1640
