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Cell C to incentivise improved performance at Comrades 2024
South Africa’s fastest growing mobile operator, Cell C is going the extra mile to inspire top performances in this year’s edition of the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Comrades2024 Spectator Spots - Where to Catch the Action!
The Comrades Marathon, known as ‘The Ultimate Human Race’, is the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon. As just over 20,500 runners...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 31, 20242 min read


Comrades Final Race Instructions Video
In a move symbolic of the race’s renewed commitment toward being runner-centric and up-to-date with international trends, the Comrades...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 28, 20242 min read


Final Comrades Route Cut-off Revised
With its focus on putting Runners First and in response to runner requests and ongoing efforts to ensure that participants have the best...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 27, 20241 min read


Totalsports Women’s Race continues to Empower Women and support Pink Drive in 2024
Promising to be the biggest Women’s Month celebration yet, the Totalsports Women's Race proudly continues to empower women while...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 27, 20244 min read


Drive Home in a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K!
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series heads to Durban on Sunday, 7 July 2024, for the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. This road running...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 27, 20244 min read


Comrades Retrospective Winners Jacket Recipients
Since 2015, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been awarding Winners Jackets to male and female winners of the race. 2016 saw...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 27, 20241 min read


On route activations and club tents
This year’s race will see the hosting of 48 well-stocked refreshment stations along the route. These refreshment stations will be manned...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 24, 20241 min read


Comrades Medical Transport for Runners
In line with putting Runners First, and prioritising the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants, the Comrades Marathon...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 23, 20242 min read


Comrades Supporter Parking for race day
Nearly 100,000 supporters, spectators and runners are expected to converge on the Comrades Marathon finish venue at the HollywoodBets...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 21, 20241 min read


Cell C Hot Spot Prizes
With just 18 days to Comrades race day, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced an exciting addition to this year’s prize...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 21, 20242 min read


Comrades Refreshment Statistics
With less than 20 days to Comrades race day on Sunday, 9 June 2024, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that there will...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 20, 20241 min read


It’s Tshwane’s turn to #RUNYOURCITY in August!
The vibrant streets of Tshwane will be a sea of red on Sunday, 25 August 2024, as runners from diverse backgrounds gather to participate...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 20, 20242 min read


Impressive Prize Purse revealed for 2024 Totalsports Women’s Race
Stillwater Sports, the organisers of one of South Africa’s largest Women’s Month celebrations, are excited to announce that the iconic...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 20, 20242 min read


Cell C and Comrades Marathon Association Forge 4-Year Endurance Partnership
Cell C, one of South Africa’s leading mobile operators, and the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) proudly announce a new partnership...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 17, 20242 min read


Obituary – Dave Lowe (Race Number 1702)
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by the passing of Quadruple Green Number runner, Dave Lowe. He was 78 years old. Dave...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 17, 20242 min read


Green Number Club Card Collection
When runners complete their 10th Comrades Marathon, they are awarded their race number in perpetuity. They also become a Green Number...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 16, 20241 min read


Comrades2024 Finishers Jacket still available
The limited edition Comrades Marathon Finishers Jackets are still available. Stunningly designed in the Comrades black and golden yellow...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 15, 20241 min read


GEMS Comrades Disadvantaged Runners Programme 2024
There are two days left for financially disadvantaged athletes to apply to be part of the Comrades Disadvantaged Runners Programme during...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 15, 20241 min read


Comrades Road unveiled
The rich and unrivalled history of the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon was recognised by the Msunduzi Municipality...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 15, 20242 min read
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