“Comrades 2023 marked my first foray into the world of competitive running and it was an experience that surpassed all expectations. What initially began as a mere joke among friends quickly transformed into something much more significant.
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No Doubt - Nakanjani
The Comrades Marathon enjoys its status as The Ultimate Human Race, capturing the imagination of runners the world over and being a powerful driver for nation-building, social harmony and all-round inspiration.
With over...
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CMA Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo has urged runners, supporters and the public at large to contribute to the Runners Relief Fund, saying, “In line with our Runners First initiative, the CMA has looked at ways of improving the runner experience and...
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No Doubt - Nakanjani
One of the highlights of holding the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon is the hosting of an annual Comrades Marathon Expo which coincides with the race’s official registration.
The Comrades Expo takes...
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“I have been an active person for most of my life but amazingly, running had never been a part of it. That was until I met a friend who convinced me to run back in 2016.
I was so determined that in 2017 I ran my first marathon. That also happened...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Flash Sponsorship as its exclusive commercial agent by putting pen to paper for a third contract renewal.
Mqondisi Ngcobo, the Chairperson of the CMA had this to say, “We...
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| COUNTRY | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 13386 | 3632 | 17018 |
| Zimbabwe | 209 | 31 | 240 |
| India | 213 | 20 | 233 |
| United Kingdom | 171 | 48 | 219 |
| Botswana | 116 | 22 | 138 |
| Brazil | 109 | 23 | 132 |
| Russia | 102 | 23 | 125 |
| USA | 77 | 38 | 115 |
| Australia | 53 | 26 | 79 |
| Zambia | 46 | 21 | 67 |
| ... |
No Doubt - Nakanjani
More than 80% of the 23000-entry cap for next year’s 97th Comrades Marathon has been sold with the entry process closing on Monday, 11 December 2023.
CMA Race & Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth has called on runners to...
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At its Annual General Meeting held last night (Wednesday, 29 November 2023), the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board addressed its members and paid tribute to outgoing Board member, Vukani Dlamini.
CMA Chairperson Mqondisi Ngcobo...
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No Doubt - Nakanjani
More than 70% of the 23000-entry cap for next year’s 97th Comrades Marathon has been taken up in the first week of the entry process which opened last Tuesday.
Runners are urged to get their entry in if they have not yet...
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