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2023 COMRADES ROADSHOWS

2023 COMRADES ROADSHOWS

With Comrades training season upon us, the annual Comrades roadshow will be travelling to four strategic locations in a bid to motivate and empower its 20,000 entrants to be adequately prepared for The Ultimate Human Race on Sunday, 11 June 2023.

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SIGN UP FOR THE COMRADES WEBINARS

SIGN UP FOR THE COMRADES WEBINARS

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has implemented a series of webinars to empower runners for the 96th edition of The Ultimate Human Race.

Comrades Coach, Lindsey Parry has called on athletes to login and be part of the online sessions,...

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#COMRADES2023 ENTRY PROCESS TO REOPEN

#COMRADES2023 ENTRY PROCESS TO REOPEN

Due to popular demand from runners in South Africa and the world over, the 2023 Comrades Marathon entry process will reopen for three days next week.

Athletes will be able to secure an entry in this year’s Ultimate Human Race between 1 and 3...

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NEWS FROM CHOC BY AGIE GOVENDER

NEWS FROM CHOC BY AGIE GOVENDER

“A week ago, whilst having morning coffee, our House Support staff came to me and said that she was so curious when she saw one of teenagers, Surprise, quietly and earnestly, whispering outside.

She decided to listen in and she said he was praying...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY GADIJA DAVIDS

MY COMRADES STORY BY GADIJA DAVIDS

“I started running late in life and to me Comrades was just a dream. As a child, I used to watch it with my mom every single year on television and never ever thought I would one day complete this Ultimate Human Race.

It truly seemed so impossible...

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DEEP HEAT A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE COMRADES MARATHON

DEEP HEAT A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE COMRADES MARATHON

This is it – Ziyasha! It’s happening!

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced a new sponsor to The Ultimate Human Race. Renowned South African brand, Deep Heat is the latest sponsor to sign a three-year deal with the world’s...

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FINAL DAY TO ENTER #COMRADES2023

FINAL DAY TO ENTER #COMRADES2023

Runners have until 16h30 today to get their entry in for next year’s Comrades Marathon.

Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Race Director, Rowyn James says, “There are just a few hours remaining for athletes to secure their spot in the 96th...

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GROWING INTERNATIONAL ENTRY UPTAKE IN #COMRADES2023

GROWING INTERNATIONAL ENTRY UPTAKE IN #COMRADES2023

More than 1440 international runners from 75 countries around the world have secured their entry into next year’s Comrades Marathon. With more than 66% of the 20,000-entry cap having already been claimed for the 2023 Comrades Down Run, runners are...

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CMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS

CMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board briefed its members on the financial position and other aspects of the Association at its Annual General Meeting held last Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

Elections were also conducted at the meeting in...

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MORE THAN HALF OF #COMRADES2023 ENTRY CAP CLAIMED

MORE THAN HALF OF #COMRADES2023 ENTRY CAP CLAIMED

More than half of the 20,000-entry cap for the 2023 Comrades Marathon has been claimed within the first week of the entry process.

Entries for the 96th Comrades Marathon to be held on 11 June 2023, opened with a bang last Tuesday, with athletes,...

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