Comrades Marathon: These spectator spots will be unavailable due to roadworks on N3
The Comrades Marathon Association has advised supporters to take note that the usual spectator spots and associated parking areas at Lynnfield Park, Umlaas Road and Camperdown will be out of bounds on race day due to the roadworks on the N3. The 96th Comrades Marathon race takes place on Sunday, 11 June and is a ‘down run’ […]
The Comrades Marathon Association has advised supporters to take note that the usual spectator spots and associated parking areas at Lynnfield Park, Umlaas Road and Camperdown will be out of bounds on race day due to the roadworks on the N3.
The 96th Comrades Marathon race takes place on Sunday, 11 June and is a ‘down run’ from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
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Cato Ridge will be the first available spot where supporters can gather and see the runners.
Meanwhile, CMA Race Director, Rowyn James said due to the massive roadworks on the N3 for the first 30km of the race from Pietermaritzburg to Cato Ridge, if one is travelling to the start from Durban on the morning of the race they are advised to leave extra early (by latest 3:00), perhaps an hour earlier than one would normally do.
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James said the sheer volume of traffic will definitely lead to congestion and a substantially longer travelling time.
“Without any accidents or vehicle breakdowns, you can factor in the journey taking you one hour and thirty minutes,” he said.
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