MY COMRADES STORY BY FORTUNATE NTHABISENG MOSHEQANE, GREEN #53545

“It all began in 2004 when my sister, Lebogang Mokoana (Green #53542), and I ran our first Comrades Marathon—the longest distance we had ever attempted. I had always watched the race on TV, alongside my other sister, Trinity Mokoana, who had...

HOW TWO WHEELS MADE ROAD RUNNING HISTORY

Those of you who have visited the Comrades Marathon Museum, might have noticed the bicycle on display, which belonged to 5-time winner Arthur Newton. The history of the bicycle, as recalled by Ian Champion, former President of the Road Runners...

CMA’S NEWLY APPOINTED SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced the list of newly appointed chairpersons of its sub-committees, some of which have been merged. These sub-committees are designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the CMA's...

COMRADES ROADSHOW BEGINS IN JOBURG IN THREE WEEKS

More Than A Race - Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce the start of its annual roadshow at the Run Zone Athletics Clubhouse in Johannesburg in three weeks (Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 19h00).

As the...

UPDATES ON QUALIFYING FOR THE 2025 COMRADES MARATHON

As athletes gear up for the 2025 race season and get ready to qualify for #Comrades2025, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has some important updates and changes to share with the Comrades running community. These adjustments aim to enhance...

REVISED QUALIFYING TIME FOR #COMRADES2025

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a significant change to the qualifying criteria for this year’s 98th Comrades Marathon. Effective immediately, the qualifying time for the standard 42.2km marathon has been adjusted to...

BARRY HOLLAND CO-OPTED ONTO COMRADES MARATHON BOARD

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the co-option of Comrades Quadruple Green Number runner and race organiser, Barry Holland onto its Board. Barry Holland, a legendary figure in the Comrades Marathon community, brings...

COMRADES WOMEN'S BOOT CAMPS

Following a successful Comrades Women’s Boot Camp in the Mother City, the Comrades Marathon Association will host two more – one in Johannesburg, and another in Durban later this month.

These boot camps are a key component of the CMA’s Runners...

2025 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE RATE CARD

More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo

The Comrades Marathon is celebrated as the world’s largest, oldest, and most renowned ultramarathon. For South Africans, no sporting event encapsulates the beauty, resilience, determination, and sheer humanity...

MY COMRADES STORY BY MAGDALENA MWETUVAYA NGHIIKI

“My name is Magdalena Mwetuvaya Nghiiki from Namibia.

My first Comrades Marathon in 2023 was a journey full of highs and lows. I started strong, but by the 50km mark, cramps set in. Looking at the time, I decided to walk to the finish, confident I...