Comrades Marathon 2027 start time in your time zone
The race start for the Comrades Marathon 2027 is at 5:00 AM UTC+2 on Sunday 13 June 2027, local time in Pietermaritzburg. That is 03:00 UTC on Sunday 13 June 2027.
The 100th Comrades Marathon, a Down Run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, starts at 5:00 AM local time on Sunday 13 June 2027. See it in your time zone.
Race start in 24 world cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8:00 PM PDT | Sat 12 Jun Previous day |
| Mexico City | 9:00 PM CST | Sat 12 Jun Previous day |
| New York | 11:00 PM EDT | Sat 12 Jun Previous day |
| São Paulo | 12:00 AM UTC-3 | Sun 13 Jun |
| London | 4:00 AM BST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Lagos | 4:00 AM UTC+1 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Paris | 5:00 AM CEST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Berlin | 5:00 AM CEST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Cairo | 6:00 AM EEST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Moscow | 6:00 AM UTC+3 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Dubai | 7:00 AM GST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Mumbai | 8:30 AM IST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Colombo | 8:30 AM UTC+5:30 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Dhaka | 9:00 AM UTC+6 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM UTC+7 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Jakarta | 10:00 AM UTC+7 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Singapore | 11:00 AM SGT | Sun 13 Jun |
| Manila | 11:00 AM PHT | Sun 13 Jun |
| Beijing | 11:00 AM UTC+8 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Hong Kong | 11:00 AM HKT | Sun 13 Jun |
| Seoul | 12:00 PM UTC+9 | Sun 13 Jun |
| Tokyo | 12:00 PM JST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Sydney | 1:00 PM AEST | Sun 13 Jun |
| Auckland | 3:00 PM NZST | Sun 13 Jun |
About the event
The Comrades Marathon is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon, run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. The 2027 race is the 100th edition and a Down Run, finishing at the Kings Park Rugby Precinct in Durban.
The Comrades Marathon Association lists the start as 05:00 on Sunday 13 June 2027 outside Pietermaritzburg City Hall. South Africa does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC+2. Runners have 12 hours to finish.
- Venue
- Pietermaritzburg City Hall, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Time zone at the venue
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Attendance
- In person
- Status
- Scheduled
- Organiser
- Comrades Marathon Association
Sources
Start time last checked against the official source on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the race start for the Comrades Marathon 2027?
- The race start for the Comrades Marathon 2027 is at 5:00 AM UTC+2 on Sunday 13 June 2027, local time in Pietermaritzburg. That is 03:00 UTC on Sunday 13 June 2027.
- What time is the Comrades Marathon 2027 in New York, Los Angeles, London, India and Sydney?
- New York: 11:00 PM EDT on Saturday 12 June 2027; Los Angeles: 8:00 PM PDT on Saturday 12 June 2027; London: 4:00 AM BST on Sunday 13 June 2027; Mumbai: 8:30 AM IST on Sunday 13 June 2027; Sydney: 1:00 PM AEST on Sunday 13 June 2027.
- Where is the Comrades Marathon 2027 held?
- At Pietermaritzburg City Hall in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It is an in-person event.
- How do I add the Comrades Marathon 2027 to my calendar?
- Use Add to calendar on this page to download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or to open the event in Google Calendar. The entry stores the exact start in UTC, so your calendar shows it in your own time zone.