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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In a move symbolic of the race’s renewed commitment toward being runner-centric and up-to-date with international trends, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will from 2024 publish and continue to make use of videographic Final Race...
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With its focus on putting Runners First and in response to runner requests and ongoing efforts to ensure that participants have the best possible chance of finishing this year’s 97th running of The Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon...
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Since 2015, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been awarding Winners Jackets to male and female winners of the race.
2016 saw the retrospective awarding of Winners Jackets to three previous winners at the official Comrades race day prize...
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This year’s race will see the hosting of 48 well-stocked refreshment stations along the route. These refreshment stations will be manned by a minimum of 50 volunteers assisting a wide range of route activations including those being facilitated by...
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In line with putting Runners First, and prioritising the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has extensive medical provisions in place for Comrades race day on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
As an added...
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Nearly 100,000 supporters, spectators and runners are expected to converge on the Comrades Marathon finish venue at the HollywoodBets Scottsville Racecourse over the course of Comrades race day on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced an exciting addition to this year’s prize purse. In conjunction with major sponsor, Cell C, the CMA plans to boost motivation and celebrate excellence in this year’s edition of The Ultimate...
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that there will be 48 well-stocked and strategically positioned refreshment stations along this year’s Up Run route, to provide for runners’ hydration and sustenance.
The refreshment stations...
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Johannesburg, May 17, 2024 – Cell C, one of South Africa’s leading mobile operators, and the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) proudly announce a new partnership with Cell C coming on board as a Tier 1 sponsor for the world-class road race in...
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