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MARATHON QUEEN GERDA STEYN JOINS THE THIRSTI FAMILY AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

MARATHON QUEEN GERDA STEYN JOINS THE THIRSTI FAMILY AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

11 April 2025 – THIRSTI, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing premium beverage brands, is proud to officially welcome record-breaking marathon star Gerda Steyn as an ambassador, deepening a partnership that celebrates performance, positivity, and...

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TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA AND COMRADES MARATHON: A PARTNERSHIP RENEWED FOR EXCELLENCE

TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA AND COMRADES MARATHON: A PARTNERSHIP RENEWED FOR EXCELLENCE

  • Toyota South Africa is the official vehicle sponsor for the 2025 Comrades Marathon
  • Renewed sponsorship marks a 21-year partnership milestone

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing...

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YOUR MAY COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIERS

YOUR MAY COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIERS

As May rolls around, those who need a last-minute qualifier for Comrades, want to try and upgrade their seeding or just want a ‘training run’ marathon have eight options to choose from.

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Workers’ Day sees the MiWay Wally Hayward Marathon which...

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FAQ #COMRADES2025 QUALIFYING TIMES

FAQ #COMRADES2025 QUALIFYING TIMES

We look forward to hosting you at the 98th edition of the legendary Comrades Marathon! To help you prepare for the world’s biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon, we’ve put together all the key qualifying information you need to know....

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COMRADES MARATHON RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH 32GI

COMRADES MARATHON RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH 32GI

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...

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BLOGPOST - THE ULTIMATE PRE-RACE EXPERIENCE: 2025 COMRADES MARATHON EXPO

BLOGPOST - THE ULTIMATE PRE-RACE EXPERIENCE: 2025 COMRADES MARATHON EXPO

The 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...

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CASTLE LITE BRINGS EXTRA COLD TO #COMRADES2025

CASTLE LITE BRINGS EXTRA COLD TO #COMRADES2025

Lace 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...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY MUNEEBA ABRAHAMS

MY COMRADES STORY BY MUNEEBA ABRAHAMS

“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...

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#COMRADES2025 RUNNING CLUB HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS

#COMRADES2025 RUNNING CLUB HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS

The 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...

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YOUR APRIL COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIERS

YOUR APRIL COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIERS

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April 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...

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