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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...
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...
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...
May 27, 20241 min read


Chebet breaks world 10,000m record with 28:54.14 in Eugene
In a race that was set up as a 10,000m world record attempt, Beatrice Chebet of Kenya ran 28:54.14* to make history at the Prefontaine...
May 25, 20241 min read


Australia names team of 68 for World U20 Championships Lima 24
Rising sprint star Torrie Lewis and global gold medallist Isaac Beacroft are among the 68 athletes on Australia’s team for the World...
May 24, 20242 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...
May 24, 20241 min read


Assefa’s world marathon record
Women’s world marathon record2:11:53 Tigist Assefa (ETH) Berlin 24 September 2023 Tigist Assefa’s world marathon record of 2:11:53 set in...
May 23, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 17, 20242 min read


McLaughlin-Levrone, Hassan and Cheptegei among stars in Los Angeles
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is always expected to be seen on the biggest stages in athletics. Yet outside of global championships, that is...
May 16, 20244 min read


Fresh talent discovered in World Athletics' Content Creator Programme
Four more creatives will have their work showcased on World Athletics digital channels following their selection to the World Athletics...
May 16, 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...
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...
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...
May 15, 20241 min read
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