OCTOBER QUALIFIERS

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...

DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMRADES MARATHON?

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...

A THREE-DIMENSIONAL HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE COMRADES MARATHON CHAMPIONS

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...

FLORA'S HEARTFELT COMEBACK AT THE COMRADES MARATHON

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...

2025 GEMS SPIRIT OF COMRADES NOMINATIONS OPEN

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.

2026 RACE DATE REVEAL

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...

CMA APPOINTS NEW RACE DIRECTOR

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa – 2 September 2025 – The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Forge as the new Race Director, a role created as part of the Association’s strategic restructuring to ensure the Comrades Marathon continues to be a leading event on the world stage.

COMRADES MARATHON HANDED OVER R8 MILLION TO ITS SIX OFFICIAL AMABEADIBEADI CHARITIES

In a momentous event underscoring its unwavering commitment to social responsibility, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) officially handed over the funds raised through the annual Comrades Marathon Charity Drive at the Southern Sun Elangeni...

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER QUALIFIERS

August is dire for the South African Comrades marathon runner with a lot of cancellations and just one qualifier on the final weekend of the month, the flat and friendly Blouberg Marathon. The marathon offers a scenic route along the Blouberg and...

TRIBUTE TO A PACESETTER: WHAT IS YOUR WHY?

We received this tribute piece by Fiona Braithwaite (11:58:21), who crossed the finish line as a passenger on the sub-12:00 bus driven by Official Comrades Pacesetter Shahieda ‘Makhi’ Thungo. As Fiona describes her, Makhi is the Soul of the...