BREAKING NEWS

#COMRADES2024 ENTRIES BEING SNAPPED UP QUICKLY

#COMRADES2024 ENTRIES BEING SNAPPED UP QUICKLY

No Doubt - Nakanjani

Nearly half of the 23000-entry cap for next year’s 97th Comrades Marathon has been snapped up in the first day of the entry process which opened yesterday (Tuesday, 21 November 2023).

Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Race...

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COMRADES RUNNERS RELIEF FUND

COMRADES RUNNERS RELIEF FUND

Over R50-thousand has been donated to the Comrades Marathon Runners Relief Fund in the first four hours of the #Comrades2024 entry process.

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) initiated the fund as a means to assist disadvantaged athletes to...

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OPENING OF 2024 COMRADES ENTRIES TOMORROW

OPENING OF 2024 COMRADES ENTRIES TOMORROW

With 201 days to go to #Comrades2024 race day, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is all systems go for the opening of entries for next year’s Up Run.

The entry period officially opens at 10h00 tomorrow (Tuesday, 21 November 2023) and will...

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OPENING OF 2024 COMRADES ENTRIES IN ONE WEEK

OPENING OF 2024 COMRADES ENTRIES IN ONE WEEK

The Comrades Marathon Association is pleased to announce that entries for the 2024 Comrades Marathon will open in a week’s time. The entry period officially opens at 10am on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 and will close at 16h30 on 11 December 2023 or...

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LAUNCH OF 2024 COMRADES MARATHON

LAUNCH OF 2024 COMRADES MARATHON

No Doubt – Nakanjani

“There is absolutely no doubt that the 2024 Comrades Marathon is going to be one of the most exhilarating editions of the world-famous ultramarathon as we host an Up Run again after nearly five years,” said Comrades...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY URVESH GOVIND

MY COMRADES STORY BY URVESH GOVIND

My first Comrades, where my dream became a reality!

“I believe Comrades sets you on a journey of self-discovery and is a story of personal triumph and self-belief. It is one that truly tests your mind, body and soul.

Having grown up watching...

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NEWS FROM CHOC

NEWS FROM CHOC

PHOTO: This pic is of mum sharing her story at one of the CHOC projects.

The Journey of a child diagnosed with cancer.

CHOC is the largest NGO in the southern hemisphere that provides support for children and teens with cancer, and their families....

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NEW RACE & OPERATIONS MANAGER AT COMRADES MARATHON

NEW RACE & OPERATIONS MANAGER AT COMRADES MARATHON

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has a new Race & Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth. Ann is not new to road-running or the Comrades Marathon, having won The Ultimate Human Race in 2018.

Ann says she is ready to take up her new position,...

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2023 GEMS SPIRIT OF COMRADES WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2023 GEMS SPIRIT OF COMRADES WINNERS ANNOUNCED

“A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.”

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) celebrated the goodwill and noble qualities associated with the spirit of the Comrades Marathon...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY BHEKUMUZI MAHLANGU

MY COMRADES STORY BY BHEKUMUZI MAHLANGU

“In 2016, I embarked on my first Comrades Marathon journey with a mix of excitement and naiveté. Little did I know that this gruelling race would teach me lessons far beyond running. Ignorant of pacing and the importance of hitting minimum...

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