DURBAN - This weekend's annual Comrades Marathon is set to rake in millions in tourism.
Tourism officials say the economic spin-off from the Comrades Marathon topped R600-million last year and it is expected to be even more this year.
Race organisers estimate predicting it could reach over R600-million, with a direct spend of over R270,000 and at least 1,800 jobs created.
The race is expected to have attracted the largest ever down run field in the history of the race, with at least 24,000 runners at the start line.
- eNCA's Zanele Buthelezi has more.