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On Saturday, 6 June, Comrades legend Bruce Fordyce will be speaking at Piggly Wiggly Country Village, sharing insights just days before thousands of runners tackle the Ultimate Human Race.
And fittingly, it will be hosted following the parkrun – an event he was instrumental in bringing to South Africa in 2011. What started as a handful of free community runs has since grown into more than 200 parkrun events across the country, helping thousands of South Africans discover a love for running.
The long road of a legend
Of course, Fordyce's legacy extends far beyond Saturday morning 5km runs!
Fordyce won the Comrades Marathon a record nine times, including an astonishing eight consecutive victories between 1981 and 1988. He also claimed victory in the famous London to Brighton Ultramarathon three years in a row and held world records over 50 miles.
His rise through the Comrades ranks is the stuff of running folklore. After finishing 43rd in his debut race in 1977, Fordyce steadily climbed the leaderboard before beginning his unprecedented winning streak just four years later.
The 99th Comrades Marathon will be an ‘up run’ on Sunday, 14 June 2026, starting in Durban and finishing in Pietermaritzburg 12 hours after the official start. This talk will give runners and supporters the chance to hear directly from one of the race’s greatest champions.
What you need to know
- Event: Bruce Fordyce Comrades Talk
- Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
- Venue: Piggly Wiggly Country Village
- Time: 9.45am (following parkrun)
- Special Offer: Dress in your Comrades gear for parkrun and enjoy a Barnyard Breakfast plus a regular hot drink for R50.
If you're heading to Comrades this year, consider making a stop in the KZN Midlands first for a morning run, a hearty breakfast and a chat with a nine-time champion!
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