Substitution Information

The substitution rule is an extension of the Comrades Marathon Race rules and must be read in conjunction with the general race rules which forms an integral part of the entry form. The rule governs the process of withdrawing one athlete from the Comrades Marathon and replacing the fully paid athlete’s entry with another athlete’s entry and credentials. It is the responsibility of the substitute athlete to find an athlete who intends to or has withdrawn from the race.

Substitution Period

The Substitution process open on 1 March 2012 and all applications must reach the CMA by no later than 30 March 2012. NO LATE SUBSTITUTION WILL BE PROCESSED.

Section A: Withdrawal from the Comrades Marathon

• An athlete who has already entered for the Comrades Marathon and who wishes to withdraw from the race, must complete Section A of the Substitution Application Form confirming his/her decision to withdraw from the Comrades Marathon.
• All fields in this section must be completed.
• The Substitution Form must be signed by the athlete withdrawing from the race.
• A certified copy of the withdrawing athlete’s ID document must be attached to the Substitution Application Form.
• The Substitution Form must be countersigned by his/her club chairperson to verify the athlete’s information and the reason for withdrawal from the Comrades Marathon.
• The completed form must then be given to the substitute athlete.

Section B: Substitution into the Comrades Marathon

• The substitute must complete Section B of the Substitution Application Form.
• All fields in this section must be completed.
• The substitute must be a member of a provisionally registered club.
• The substitute must have a current official provisional license number.
• The substitute must have completed an officially recognised qualifying race within the required qualifying time.
• A certified copy of the substitutes ID document must be attached to the Substitution Application Form.
• The substitute must complete and attach the official Comrades Entry Form providing all the details for entry as required.
• The substitute must pay an administration fee of R100.00 (One Hundred Rand) to the CMA. Payment may be made in cash or via credit card, direct deposit, cheque or postal order. Cheque and Postal Orders must be made out to Comrades Marathon. Direct deposit may be paid to Comrades Marathon - Bank: Nedbank, Branch Code: 130526, Account No. 1305846559. Please use your ID Number as a reference on the deposit slip.
• Proof of payment must be attached to the Substitution Application.
• The Substitution Form must be countersigned by the substitute’s club chairperson to verify the athlete’s information and the qualifying times.

• The CMA has aligned the Substitution Rule to the club membership rule.
• All Substitution Applications must be submitted directly to the CMA Office. Applications are to be sent via email to sub@comrades.com, faxed to 031 3284321 or delivered by hand to the CMA House in Pietermaritzburg.
• No refund will be made to the athlete who has withdrawn from the race.
• Both the withdrawing athlete and the substitute will be notified whether their Substitution Application has been successful.
• All captured information will stay on the system and the withdrawing athlete status will be listed as Pre-Race Withdrawal.