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Image: courtesy of Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) would like to bring two important notices to the attention of Comrades Marathon runners, volunteers, spectators, media, sponsors, service providers and the community at large. These are to do with regulations around unauthorised marketing and the use of radio-controlled drones. AMBUSH MARKETING PROHIBITED For the entire duration of the Comrades Marathon event, from Thursday, 11 June to Su

Image: Comrades Marathon Association Following the closure of the substitution ballot entry period, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) would like to outline how the process worked, and point out that an unprecedented effort was made to give every applying runner a chance of securing an entry for the 99th edition of the race, taking place on 14 June. The substitution process consisted of two key phases. The withdrawal window ran from 16 March to 30 March, and in that time

Image: Comrades Marathon Association With just two months to go until the 2026 edition of the Comrades Marathon on the 14th of June, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) can announce that preparations for the 99th edition of the race are moving forward smoothly, with a healthy blend of tradition and innovation. While the runners preparing for the approximately 87km ultra-marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg are putting in their final big month of training mileage (

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leathers, as the new Chairperson, and Nontuthuko Mashimane, as the new Vice Chairperson of the CMA Board. Their appointments follow the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CMA, held on Saturday at Carter High School in Pietermaritzburg, which included the election of four Board members to complete the Board that will serve for the next 12 months. Leather

Image: Kirsten Oliver As the highly anticipated 2025 Comrades Marathon on Sunday 8 June draws closer, the Comrades Marathon Association...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association After a careful consultative process, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has released the...

Image: Ricardo Dobbin/Comrades Marathon The 2025 edition of the Comrades Marathon will see the introduction of a prestigious award that...

Image: Richard Dobbin/Comrades Marathon. The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to officially announce that the route...

Image: Supplied Running the iconic 90km Comrades Marathon is an incredible challenge. The right pair of running shoes can make all the...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association Toyota South Africa is the official vehicle sponsor for the 2025 Comrades Marathon Renewed...

Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with 32Gi, a...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association Lace up your running shoes and get ready to go the distance, because Castle Lite, SA's favourite...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association With 82 days to race day, aspirant #Comrades2025 participants now have another chance to secure...

Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is delighted to announce that running club hospitality bookings for...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce a series of Novice Seminars...

Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a change for the 2025 Comrades Marathon with...

Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce the formation of the Athlete Sub-committee....

Image: Comrades Marathon Association As part of its Runners First initiative, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to...

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce a crucial extension to key deadlines,...

Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to invite all running enthusiasts to a special webinar...