“16 June 2007: An overweight, unhealthy me woke up on the couch after an early birthday party (with a particularly sore head), just in time to see Leonid Shvetsov break the record; and that’s where I stayed until 17h30 when the gun went off to...
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The flagship Comrades Marathon publication is in the process of being published. With over 100-thousand readers in all demographics is renowned for being the world’s biggest, oldest, and most famous ultra-marathon.
No sporting event captures the...
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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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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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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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“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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“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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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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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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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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