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COMRADES HISTORY: DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES

COMRADES HISTORY: DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES

In 1932, Durbanite Hardy Ballington ran the Comrades Marathon for the first time after being encouraged by a fellow runner to enter the race. For this debut run he managed to finish 4th in a time of 08:01:14. The next year this athlete surprised...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY ASHTON HARICHAND

MY COMRADES STORY BY ASHTON HARICHAND

“The Comrades Marathon has been a part of my life since I was a child, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that I would one day undertake this mammoth (yet magical) race myself.

I fondly remember my family tradition of waking up...

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COMRADES MARATHON BOARD SUSPENDS BOARD MEMBER

COMRADES MARATHON BOARD SUSPENDS BOARD MEMBER

Following a special meeting held on Friday, 28 June 2024, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board has resolved to suspend the Board member who faces allegations of posting a racist message in a WhatsApp group.

Although the Constitution of...

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DEPARTURE OF COMRADES RACE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

DEPARTURE OF COMRADES RACE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) regrets to announce the departure of Ann Ashworth from her role as the Comrades Marathon Race & Operations Manager with immediate effect. We wish to thank her for her contribution to a highly successful...

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INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALLEGATIONS OF CHEATING AT THE COMRADES MARATHON UNDERWAY

INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALLEGATIONS OF CHEATING AT THE COMRADES MARATHON UNDERWAY

As signalled by the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) in the build-up to the 2024 Comrades Marathon held on 9 June, the CMA has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards cheating at this year’s event. The Office has received a number of tip-offs...

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COMRADES MARATHON ASSOCIATON CONDEMNS ALLEGATION OF RACISM WITHIN THE BOARD

COMRADES MARATHON ASSOCIATON CONDEMNS ALLEGATION OF RACISM WITHIN THE BOARD

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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MEDICAL STATISTICS FOR 2024 COMRADES RACE DAY

MEDICAL STATISTICS FOR 2024 COMRADES RACE DAY

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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COMRADES MARATHON TO TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS TO ADDRESS 2024 RACE CONCERNS

COMRADES MARATHON TO TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS TO ADDRESS 2024 RACE CONCERNS

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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2024 COMRADES MARATHON PROVISIONAL RESULTS

2024 COMRADES MARATHON PROVISIONAL RESULTS

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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TOP CONTENDERS IN 2024 COMRADES MARATHON

TOP CONTENDERS IN 2024 COMRADES MARATHON

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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