Comrades Marathon 2026: Gerda Steyn chases historic fifth title with 'last race' mindset

Gerda Steyn, four-time champion and defending winner, approaches the 2026 Comrades Marathon as if it might be her last race. She has trained with a 'last time' mindset to try to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive title on the Up Run. The race goes from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, and Steyn faces strong competition including Carla Molinaro and Ivette van Zyl.