# Road running: The sixth edition of the Durban International Marathon is underway in eThekwini, attracting nearly ten-thousand runners. Organiser Steve Mkasi says the event has attracted international athletes and includes five, ten and 42 kilometer races and serves as a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. Elite athletes racing for the podium include Ethiopia’s Melesa Solomon Kibret, Zimbabwean Ngonidzashe Ncube, Uganda’s Wilfred Kiplangat. Meanwhile 2023 champion Annie Bothma, seeks to reclaim her crown. She faces international competition from Ethiopia’s Alemitu Ajema Lema and Zewudinesh Hurisa Degefa.
Road running: Durban Marathon draws thousands of runners