Change to the start of Comrades 2010

Due to the increased number of entrants this year, the Comrades Marathon Association has announced a route change for 2010.

After careful consideration due to the increase in numbers running in this year's event, it was decided at a meeting between the PMB Traffic authorities and the Comrades Marathon Route Committee, to effect a change to the exit route from PMB. The slight route change will allow for an easier flow for the runners and result in a quicker exit from the PMB City Centre.

The new route from the Start will proceed down Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial Road), turn right into Alexandra Road, and then proceed to the Ritchie Road / Alexandra Road Intersection. The runners will then turn left into Ritchie Road and proceed to Washington Road where it will join the regular Comrades route.

This route offers a much wider and free flowing run and should alleviate congestion on the road.

Runners are cautioned to the fact that there are 3 traffic control "speed bumps" in Alexandra Road, but this should not cause any problems as this part of the road is very well lit.

The CMA Route Committee is in the process of measuring the new exit from PMB, but in all likelihood, will not change the final distance by any substantial manner. It is expected that the final distance will change by +-300 meters from the 2009 route. As soon as the route distance has been confirmed an official statement will be released by the CMA.