Route Cut-Off
2012 Comrades Marathon - Time Limits & Cut Offs
The approximate race distance is 89km (56 miles). The race is run from “gun to gun”. The cut-off times for these points will be confirmed in the final race instructions. The CMA reserves the right to alter these positions. Runners will be required to board a rescue bus and be transported to the finish venue should they not have reached the cut-off points within the specified time.
Athletes MUST retire once ordered to do so by an official medical delegate or medical staff. [IAAF Rule 240 8(c)].
The cut-off points will be clearly sign posted and do not relate to the location of any timing mats or other markers along the route.
Please note that these times and positions are subject to change should the organisers deem it necessary. The final cut-off is at 12 hours (17h30) and if you have not reached the Finish, you must leave the route and retire from the race immediately.
| Cato Ridge |
5:10:00 (10h40) |
| Drummond (halfway) |
6:10:00 (11h40) |
| Winston Park |
8:30:00 (14h00) |
| St John's Avenue |
10:00:00 (15h30) |
| Sherwood/45th Cutting |
11:20:00 (16h50) |
If you do not reach the following cut-off points within the required time, you will be asked to retire from the race and leave the road. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE RUNNING. BONITAS RUNNERS RESCUE buses will be available to transport you to the finish. Athletes who fail to obey the race officials will be subject to disciplinary action and may be banned from participation in future Comrades Marathons.