When 22 000 runners thunder towards Durban’s brand-new street finish outside People’s Park at this year’s Comrades Marathon, Engen will be there to cheer them to the finish line.
From the Engen CB Downs Convenience Centre at the start of the race and the Engen Blue Mile Fan Stop @ Engen 45th Convenience Centre at 1134 Jan Smuts Highway, Sherwood – just 9 km from the finish line – South Africa’s favourite fuel brand is transforming these forecourts into high-energy Fan Stops packed with music, giveaways, and front-row views of the world’s greatest ultramarathon.
Visit the crème de la crème: Blue Mile Fan Stop @ Engen 45th Convenience Centre
- Location: Just 9 km from glory on Masabalala Yengwa Avenue – perfectly positioned on the iconic Blue Mile stretch.
- Experience: Live DJ sets, roaming MC, hype crew, and a “photo moment” wall so fans can capture their Comrades memories in VIP style.
- Prize Power:
- FREE FUEL FOR A YEAR – One lucky supporter will win R35 000 in Engen 1app fuel vouchers.
- R40 000 more in instant prizes – Simply spend R50 or more in the Quickshop at Engen 45th on race day and keep your slip to enter.
- In-store specials: Limited-time food and drink deals to keep spectators energised while runners power past.
Engen’s Blue Mile Fan Stop offers supporters the best seat in the house, turning a forecourts into celebration hub. It’s Engen’s way of saying thank you to South Africa’s road warriors and their fans.
Engen Fan Stops all along the 89.98 km Down Run
With the 2025 route slightly extended to accommodate the new finish, Engen is well positioned along the route to runners encouragement and spectators access to safe, convenient viewing zones, complete with parking, clean ablutions, and quick-serve eats.
A celebration of heart, distance, and determination
The 2025 Down Run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will test heart as much as distance. Along the way, Engen will give runners a much-needed boost of energy and encouragement – a reminder that Engen stands with every participant, from first-timers to seasoned athletes chasing their personal best.