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The Comrades Marathon
The famous Comrades Marathon - the 87 km annual road race run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg - attracts runners from all over the world. This year's race (2002) was on June 17. Next year (2003) on June 16.
The first race, run in 1921 attracted 34 runners. In 2001, 15558 entered the marathon of which 11076 finished within the allotted maximum time of 11 hours. The winner completed the course in 5 hours 21 minutes and 51 seconds. For more information about the Comrades Marathon go to http://www.comrades.com .
Tourism Travel Indaba
Durban is the home of the annual South African Travel Indaba (get together). It is the biggest travel exhibition in Africa.
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Next year (2003) the Indaba runs from May 3 - May 6. For more information about the Indaba go to http://www.indaba-southafrica.co.za .This year, several Indaba delegates stayed on to do their PPL in Durban. Some have already enquired about doing so in 2003.
Horse racing - The Durban July
Durban is also home to Africa's most famous horse race - the annual Durban July run on the first Saturday in June.
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For those interested in horses and horse-racing, The nearby Natal Midlands boasts a number of quality stud farms and training facilities.
The greatest shoal on earth!
The Natal Coast, immediately south of Durban, is famous for its annual sardine run otherwise known as "the greatest shoal on earth."
The annual "run" takes place in June/July. Millions of pilchards in vast shoals that blacken the normally blue sea make their way up the coast. They are pursued by sharks, dolphins and game fish.
From time to time (depending on weather conditions, currents and their pursuers) the shoals 'beach' themselves enabling spectators to wade in to the sea with baskets and carry tons of the silver fish ashore.
The cricket world cup
South Africa is hosting the Cricket World Cup next year - from February 8 to March 23. If you are a cricket enthusiast you might want to arrange your pilot training so that you can take in some of the matches.
If you want to, don't delay, or it may be too late to get tickets for the games you want to see. Most of the main matches with take place in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
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