21 former Comrades Marathon winners participated in the 1921 Comrades Marathon Tribute Run, a symbolic re-enactment of the 1921 Comrades Marathon which saw 34 starters take off from the Pietermaritzburg City Hall 100 years ago on 24 May 1921.

Covering a distance of 2.2km, the Tribute Run finished at Comrades House and included the participation of former Comrades Marathon Winners, Quadruple Green Number male runners and Triple Green Number female athletes.

The 34 runners were:

These 34 participants were be set off by Msunduzi Mayor, Cllr Mzimkhulu Thebolla at 09h00 outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall.

CMA Race Director, Rowyn James said, “This was a symbolic race which was run in honour of the very first Comrades Marathon that was held on 24 May 1921.”

James added, “Thanks to CMA sponsor, Mr Price Sport, our 34 athletes were outfitted in running kits which took us back all the way to the 1920’s. It is also noteworthy that this was the largest gathering of former Comrades Winners since 1983 when a reunion was held of all 25 living winners at that time.”