Events
Diary
Dusi
Canoe Marathon - Annually in January
The
annual Dusi Canoe marathon starts at Camps Drift and
ends in Durban. The event continues over three days.
For more information, please contact Nigel Tatham Tel:
(033) 345 3601.
Battle
of Isandlwana Re-enactment - Annually in January
On
the slopes of Isandlwana, the great battle between the
British and the Zulu is re-enacted.
It
was during this battle on the 22nd of January, 1879, that
over 1 300 British soldiers and 1 000 Zulus lost their
lives when they fought against some 30 000 Zulu warriors.
This clash was a turning point of the Anglo-Zulu War of
1879. This is a major tourist and cultural event, with
Zulu regiments taking part in a spectacular military parade
before the replay of the battle. Telephone (031) 304 4583
or (031) 201 3739 for further information.
Comrades
Marathon - Annually in June
The
Comrades Marathon 2006 race was an“up run” from
Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Entrants from all over
the world participate in this event, with circa
12,000 entrants. The top 10 2006 Comrades winners
were as follows:
O. Kharitonov 1; B. Zondi 2; V. Kotov 3; G. Murzin 4;
F. Nhlapo 5; J. Janicki 6; A. Kelehe 7; M. Mkhize 8;
F. Chauke 9; L. Noto 10.
The
top 10 women were: E. Nurgalieva 1; M. Bychkova 2;
T. Zhirkova 3; Maria Bak 4; M. Myshlyanova 5; F.
Mantoor 6; Y.
Maclean 7; R.
Van Niekerk 8; M. Otto 9; G
De Oliveira 10.
The
first ten winners (male & female categories)
each receive a Gold Kruger Rand. Those who complete
the race within seven hours receive a Silver Medal,
those who finish within the allotted 11 hours qualify
for a Bronze Medal. See the Comrades
web site for more info.
Sardine
Run - Annually in June
The
winter migration of sardines run along the Kwa Zulu
Natal coast line. Fishermen and locals alike gather
these little silver fish in large volumes as they breach
the shallow waters. This is a unique experience not
seen elsewhere in the world. It attracts 10 species
of Albetros that would not normally be seen. They also
attract Dolphins, Sharks, whales and other species closer
into shore, making them visible to the public.
Vodacom
July Handicap Durban - 1st Saturday of July.
A showcase of horse racing and fashion. Tel: (031) 309
2626.
