George Kusche of Nedbank Athletics Club, Image: Action Photo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has recorded unprecedented demand for the 2027 Comrades Marathon, with a total of 56,283 entry submissions and ballot applications received across the Centenary entry process. The General Ballot application window closed at 16:30 yesterday, Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with 42,802 runners applying for one of the remaining places in the race. The 2027 Comrades Marathon, taking p
