The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with 32Gi, a leading brand in endurance nutrition. As the official supplier of sports energy gels, anti-cramp gels, energy bars, and protein recovery...
Read MoreThe Comrades Marathon Expo is an essential part of the journey for all Comrades runners and supporters. Taking place from 5 to 7 June 2025, at the Durban Exhibition Centre, the expo is the perfect prelude to the world's oldest and largest...
Read MoreLace up your running shoes and get ready to go the distance, because Castle Lite, SA's favourite beer, is bringing Extra Cold Refreshment to the world's most iconic ultramarathon!
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the...
Read MoreWith 82 days to race day, aspirant #Comrades2025 participants now have another chance to secure their spot on the start line of The Ultimate Human Race on Sunday, 8 June 2025, via the Comrades Substitution Process.
The substitution window period...
Read More“My Comrades story started way back before Covid...when I entered all geared up, trained up and ready to take on the beast of all road races. It was going to be my very first one and I was amped.
But then Covid hit and the race was cancelled. A...
Read MoreThe Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is delighted to announce that running club hospitality bookings for the 2025 Comrades Marathon will soon be open. This exciting opportunity allows running clubs to secure exclusive hospitality packages and...
Read MoreApril is business time for Comrades runners. Time is running out if you still need to qualify, whilst for those who have already secured their seeding it’s a great time to use a marathon as a tester for June. There are 16 confirmed options in...
Read MoreThe Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce a series of Novice Seminars specifically designed to support first-time participants of the 98th Comrades Marathon. These seminars aim to provide invaluable insights, guidance, and...
Read MoreYou asked, we listened!
Background to the changes:
Why was it necessary for the Comrades Marathon Organisers to make a change from the single start version of the past 100 year’s?
Two things drive the 2025 Comrades Marathon organisers:...
Read MoreThe Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a change for the 2025 Comrades Marathon with the introduction of two race starts. This innovative approach aims to enhance the race experience for all participants in the world’s...
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