The November running calendar looks a little different this year with Soweto moving to the end of the month which leaves one of the most popular qualifier marathons on the calendar, Kaapsehoop, as the sole option on the first weekend. Mpumalanga...
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Ska Fela Moya – Don’t Give Up
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) today officially launched the 2026 edition of the iconic ultramarathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, which is set to take place on Sunday, 14 June 2026. With Comrades...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by the sudden passing on Sunday 5 October of Cheryl Louise Winn, the 1982 women’s winner, a former Chair of the CMA Board, and a devoted servant of not only the Comrades Marathon, but the whole...
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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by the passing earlier this week of former Comrades Marathon winner and Green Number-holder Jetman Msuthu. He completed the Comrades Marathon 14 times between 1988...
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October is a slow month on the running calendar with only seven confirmed marathons.
Those looking for a village marathon should check out the Shikhumba Marathon in the northern extremities of Limpopo on the first weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed...
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We've seen a fantastic increase in our membership, and we want to extend a huge thank you for your support and dedication to The Ultimate Human Race. It's inspiring to see the growing diversity within our community.
Did you know that men make up...
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The trophy for the men’s winner was instituted for the first time in 1922, after it was purchased for 70 (Seventy British Pounds) from E.G. Kerby & Co in Pietermaritzburg, with donations from the Durban Turf Club, Clairwood Turf Club and the...
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Flora is proud to have returned as the official spread sponsor of the iconic Comrades Marathon in 2025.
For all of us involved, The Comrades Marathon is more than a race. It is a test of human endurance, of resilience, and of grit. It is a...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious GEMS Spirit of Comrades Awards. As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Comrades Champions as well as athletes from over 76 nations around the world, the CMA invites runners, supporters, and the public to participate in recognizing outstanding individuals who embody the true spirit of this iconic event.
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Drum roll, please...
The Comrades Marathon is delighted to officially announce the date for the 2026 race!
Mark your calendars and start your preparations, because The Ultimate Human Race returns on Sunday, 14 June 2026!
The 2026 event will...
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