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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


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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

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


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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

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


Race to Paris Olympics Reaching Fever Pitch
Less than three months to the Paris Olympic Games, a total of 19 South African athletes have already secured their places at the...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 15, 20243 min read


Kenyan's Langat and Chepkorir celebrate consecutive RYC wins at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Kenya’s Vincent Langat and Diana Chepkorir made it two wins in as many Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series starts when they crossed the finish line...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 12, 20245 min read


Chepkorir targets record pace, Mashele to challenge Kenyans at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
With a world class lineup of elite athletes including Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir, who is one of only seventeen women to have broken 30...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 11, 20245 min read


Moraa, Chebet and Chopra among stars descending on Doha
The Doha Meeting welcomes many of the world’s best athletes for the third Wanda Diamond League event of the year on Friday (10), with...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 9, 20244 min read
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