Do you want to be more involved in the Comrades Marathon? Would you like the opportunity to contribute toward the future of the race? Are you keen to make a difference in the world’s greatest ultramarathon?
PLEASE NOTE: Individuals need to be either a Comrades Runner or Comrades Volunteer before applying for CMA membership.
If so, you are invited to join as a member of the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA). The CMA is a group of passionate individuals who share a common vision and commitment to The Ultimate Human Race.
As a member of the CMA, you will receive:
In addition, you will be able to attend the CMA Annual General Meeting at which you can review the Association’s annual performance, make proposals concerning the future of the race, vote on the appointment of future Board Members and provide feedback to the sitting CMA Board.
Any CMA Member wishing to VOTE at the Annual General Meeting needs to be a FULLY PAID & VALID CMA Member by latest 30 June. Therefore, any CMA Member that is approved or has renewed between 1 January to 30 June is ELIGIBLE to vote at the AGM.
Membership of CMA shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the primary objects of CMA and who have applied for membership.
The CMA Board shall have the right to refuse membership of the CMA to any persons provided that refusal is not based on religious or political belief, sex, nationality or race, any application for membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval or rejection.
CMA Membership runs for a calendar year - 1 January to 31 December.
If the application is approved the applicant, on payment of any subscription or fees which may be due, shall become an member subject to the rights and obligations of other members of CMA.
CMA Constitution: CLICK HERE
The Annual Fee for Membership is R100 per individual that wishes to join the CMA.
For information or queries please contact: membership@comrades.com
Refund Policy:
Please note that there will be no refunds for CMA Membership fees. (Refunds will only be available to unsuccessful CMA Membership applications)
HONOURS WITH LIFE MEMBERSHIP
(#Deceased)
YEAR | NAME |
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1986 | Derek Palframan |
1986 | Mick Winn # |
1987 | Bullet Alexander # |
1988 | John Godlonton# |
1988 | Bob Lambert # |
1996 | Allan Vincent # |
1996 | Mervyn Williams |
1996 | Jeffery Minnaar |
1996 | Barry Varty# |
1997 | Margie Alexander # |
2000 | Adrian Stowell# |
2001 | Alison West # |
2002 | Cheryl Winn |
2005 | Anthony Morrison |
2005 | Darrel Leibbrandt # |
2005 | Peter Proctor |
2006 | Dave Dixon |
2010 | Jeremy Boulter |
2014 | Macdonald Chitja |
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
(#Deceased)
YEAR | NAME |
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1988 | Frank Martin # |
1990 | Toppy Fanner# |
1990 | Morris Alexander# |
1990 | Bert Bendzulla # |
1990 | Vernon Jones # |
1990 | Herman Delvin # |
1990 | Ian Wyllie # |
1994 | Piet Van Der Leeuw # |
1998 | Paul Selby |
1999 | Dave Barron# |
2001 | Tony Morrison |
2001 | Darrel Leibbrandt # |
2002 | Theo Millar# |
2003 | Jeremy Boulter |
2003 | Ray Karg # |
2004 | Topsy Baillon # |
2005 | Bobby Maharajh |
2006 | Mike Bath |
2006 | Terence Hoskins |
2010 | Jeremy Taylor |
2013 | Ian Kerford |
2013 | George Roberts |
2013 | Neville Thomas |
2013 | Arnold Glasspoole |
2014 | Paula Dixon |
2014 | Eileen Hall |
2014 | Celinkosi Makhoba |
2014 | Isaac Ngwenya |
2014 | Dudley St John Ward # |
2015 | Sifiso Nzuza |
2015 | Alen Hattingh |
2016 | Brian Swart |
2017 | Michael Cowling |
Membership of CMA shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the primary objectives of the CMA and who have applied for membership.
The Board shall have the right to refuse membership of the CMA to any persons provided that refusal is not based on religious or political belief, sex, nationality or race, any application for membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval or rejection.
If the application is approved the applicant, on payment of any subscription or fees which may be due, shall become an member subject to the rights and obligations of other members of CMA.
The obligation of an individual or organization to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions, activities and results and disclose them in a transparent manner, also including responsibility for tangible and intangible assets, funds and other entrusted property.
Selfless concern and contribution towards the well-being of others, including charitable acts and responsible corporate citizinship.
The manner of treatment or care, that ethically supports and promotes, and does not undermine, a person’s inherent humanity and self-worth, regardless of any difference.
The steadfast ability and strength to last, withstand and/or prevail over long distance or period of time especially over hardship or adversity.
Strict adherence to a moral code aligned with ethics, attitudes and beliefs that is reflected in whatever one thinks, says and does, that is consistent inside and out, and whether anyone is watching or not.
The quality of openness, honesty and scrupulousness to bear public scrutiny, lack of hidden agendas and conditions, accompanied by the full disclosure and availability of information required for collaboration, cooperation, and collective decision-making.
The motto on the SA National Coat of Arms which is drawn from the /Xam expression !ke e: /xarra // ke which literally means diverse people unite.
It is a call to all citizens to unite in a sense of belonging and pride that highlights and celebrates different people’s language, cultures and histories, a sense that South Africa has many identities, and are all South African.