BREAKING NEWS

COMRADES MARATHON WOMEN'S BOOT CAMPS RETURN IN 2025

COMRADES MARATHON WOMEN'S BOOT CAMPS RETURN IN 2025

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

In line with its strategic focus of increasing female participation in The Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Comrades Women’s...

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2025 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE RATE CARD

2025 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE RATE CARD

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon is celebrated as the world’s largest, oldest, and most renowned ultramarathon. For South Africans, no sporting event encapsulates the beauty, resilience, determination, and sheer humanity quite...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY MAGDALENA MWETUVAYA NGHIIKI

MY COMRADES STORY BY MAGDALENA MWETUVAYA NGHIIKI

“My name is Magdalena Mwetuvaya Nghiiki from Namibia.

My first Comrades Marathon in 2023 was a journey full of highs and lows. I started strong, but by the 50km mark, cramps set in. Looking at the time, I decided to walk to the finish, confident I...

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1000 ADDITIONAL COMRADES MARATHON ENTRIES SNAPPED UP IN LESS THAN TWO HOURS

1000 ADDITIONAL COMRADES MARATHON ENTRIES SNAPPED UP IN LESS THAN TWO HOURS

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is thrilled to announce that the 1,000 additional entries which were made available for the 2025 Comrades Marathon have been snapped up within just two hours of reopening....

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#COMRADES2025 ENTRY PROCESS TO REOPEN

#COMRADES2025 ENTRY PROCESS TO REOPEN

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

In a bid to put runners first and due to popular demand, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has decided to reopen the #Comrades2025 entry process for a limited period.

CMA Acting Race & Operations Manager,...

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CMA ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON

CMA ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mqondisi Ngcobo as the new Chairperson and Mark Leathers as the new Vice Chairperson of the Board, effective immediately.

Ngcobo brings a wealth of experience and a...

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#COMRADES2025 ENTRY CAP REACHED

#COMRADES2025 ENTRY CAP REACHED

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that the entry cap for next year’s Comrades Marathon has been reached. The limit of 23,000 entries was reached on the afternoon of Saturday 30 November, effectively 9 days before the...

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2024 CMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & BOARD APPOINTMENTS

2024 CMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 30 November 2024, marking a significant milestone in the history of the world-renowned ultramarathon. The AGM, conducted in a hybrid format for the first...

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JUST OVER 1000 ENTRIES AVAILABLE FOR #COMRADES2025

JUST OVER 1000 ENTRIES AVAILABLE FOR #COMRADES2025

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon Association is pleased to announce that just over 1,000 entries remain for the highly anticipated 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon. The iconic race, renowned for its challenging course...

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RECORD PRIZE PURSE FOR #COMRADES2025

RECORD PRIZE PURSE FOR #COMRADES2025

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a significant increase in the prize purse for the 2025 Comrades Marathon. This enhancement underscores the CMA’s commitment to recognizing the...

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