The Comrades Marathon has long been known as the unofficial world championships of ultrarunning and this year, a world class international and local field will be lining up outside the Durban City Hall, among more than 20,000 other runners for the...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) hosted the official media briefing in Durban today (Thursday, 6 June 2024) for the 97th Comrades Marathon to be held on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
The official route distance for this year’s Up Run is 85.91km....
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Above Photo: Dave Lowe, Louis Massyn, Catherine Hopkins, Barry Holland
(Photo Credits: Peter de Groot)
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is saddened by the passing of Quadruple Green Number runner, Dave Lowe. He was 78 years old.
Dave...
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In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to fighting hunger, several of Southern Sun’s Cape Town based hotels launched initiatives, coinciding with World Hunger Day on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. These efforts underscore the importance of...
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As you gear up for each run, we know that having the right gear can make all the difference in your performance and enjoyment. While proper running shoes are essential, one often overlooked item is a quality sock that brings everything together.
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Netcare celebrates 23 years of Comrades partnership
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, Runners in this year’s 97th Comrades Marathon can count on the extensive medical teamwork behind the scenes ready to support them throughout this year’s Up Run.
The 2024...
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“In January 2019, at the age of 50, I started running for the first time in over 30 years, unknowingly setting the stage for a lifeline during an unexpected storm.
Amidst the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2020 brought a...
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South Africa’s fastest growing mobile operator, Cell C is going the extra mile to inspire top performances in this year’s edition of the Comrades Marathon by incentivising the breaking of the fastest average pace record by our leading male and...
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In partnership with the race’s new Tier 1 partner, Cell C, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced an unprecedented increase in prize money up for grabs at this year’s edition of The Ultimate Human Race.
In addition to the R50,000...
The Comrades Marathon, known as ‘The Ultimate Human Race’, is the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon. As just over 20,500 runners prepare to tackle the challenging 85.91km course from the Durban City Hall to the HollywoodBets Scottsville...
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