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 76 nations...
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In 1932, Durbanite Hardy Ballington ran the Comrades Marathon for the first time after being encouraged by a fellow runner to enter the race. For this debut run he managed to finish 4th in a time of 08:01:14. The next year this athlete surprised...
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“The Comrades Marathon has been a part of my life since I was a child, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I would one day undertake this mammoth (yet magical) race myself.
I fondly remember my family tradition of waking up...
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Following a special meeting held on Friday, 28 June 2024, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board has resolved to suspend the Board member who faces allegations of posting a racist message in a WhatsApp group.
Although the Constitution of...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) regrets to announce the departure of Ann Ashworth from her role as the Comrades Marathon Race & Operations Manager with immediate effect. We wish to thank her for her contribution to a highly successful...
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As signalled by the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) in the build-up to the 2024 Comrades Marathon held on 9 June, the CMA has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards cheating at this year’s event. The Office has received a number of tip-offs...
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The Board of the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been deeply disappointed and shocked to receive a report concerning the posting of overtly racist remarks by one of its members within a WhatsApp chat group formed by members of a Board...
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With 18884 Comrades Marathon runners on the start line on Sunday, 9 June 2024, and 17313 finishers, the 97th Comrades Marathon enjoyed a 91,68% finish rate. The Comrades Marathon’s Medical portfolio was also ready and able to deal with any...
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The 97th running of the Comrades Marathon which took place on Sunday, 9 June 2024 was, by most accounts an enormous success. Race & Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth has indicated that hundreds of runners and spectators have been in contact...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) hosted an exclusive #Comrades2024 Champions Prizegiving Breakfast, in conjunction with Brand South Africa, at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel yesterday (Monday, 10 June 2024) with the winners, Piet Wiersma...
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