The Board of the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been deeply disappointed and shocked to receive a report concerning the posting of overtly racist remarks by one of its members within a WhatsApp chat group formed by members of a Board...
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With 18884 Comrades Marathon runners on the start line on Sunday, 9 June 2024, and 17313 finishers, the 97th Comrades Marathon enjoyed a 91,68% finish rate. The Comrades Marathon’s Medical portfolio was also ready and able to deal with any...
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The 97th running of the Comrades Marathon which took place on Sunday, 9 June 2024 was, by most accounts an enormous success. Race & Operations Manager, Ann Ashworth has indicated that hundreds of runners and spectators have been in contact...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) hosted an exclusive #Comrades2024 Champions Prizegiving Breakfast, in conjunction with Brand South Africa, at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel yesterday (Monday, 10 June 2024) with the winners, Piet Wiersma...
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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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