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DEDICATED MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF TOUGH "UP RUN"

DEDICATED MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF TOUGH "UP RUN"

Netcare celebrates 23 years of Comrades partnership

Tuesday, 4 June 2024, Runners in this year’s 97th Comrades Marathon can count on the extensive medical teamwork behind the scenes ready to support them throughout this year’s Up Run.

The 2024...

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MY COMRADES STORY BY DENZIL ABRAHAMS

MY COMRADES STORY BY DENZIL ABRAHAMS

“In January 2019, at the age of 50, I started running for the first time in over 30 years, unknowingly setting the stage for a lifeline during an unexpected storm.

Amidst the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2020 brought a...

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CELL C TO INCENTIVISE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AT COMRADES 2024

CELL C TO INCENTIVISE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AT COMRADES 2024

South Africa’s fastest growing mobile operator, Cell C is going the extra mile to inspire top performances in this year’s edition of the Comrades Marathon by incentivising the breaking of the fastest average pace record by our leading male and...

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2024 COMRADES MARATHON NOW THE RICHEST RACE IN AFRICA

2024 COMRADES MARATHON NOW THE RICHEST RACE IN AFRICA

In partnership with the race’s new Tier 1 partner, Cell C, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced an unprecedented increase in prize money up for grabs at this year’s edition of The Ultimate Human Race.
In addition to the R50,000...

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#COMRADES2024 SPECTATOR SPOTS - WHERE TO CATCH THE ACTION!

#COMRADES2024 SPECTATOR SPOTS - WHERE TO CATCH THE ACTION!

The Comrades Marathon, known as ‘The Ultimate Human Race’, is the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon. As just over 20,500 runners prepare to tackle the challenging 85.91km course from the Durban City Hall to the HollywoodBets Scottsville...

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COMRADES FINAL RACE INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO

COMRADES FINAL RACE INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO

In a move symbolic of the race’s renewed commitment toward being runner-centric and up-to-date with international trends, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will from 2024 publish and continue to make use of videographic Final Race...

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FINAL COMRADES ROUTE CUT-OFF REVISED

FINAL COMRADES ROUTE CUT-OFF REVISED

With its focus on putting Runners First and in response to runner requests and ongoing efforts to ensure that participants have the best possible chance of finishing this year’s 97th running of The Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon...

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THE COMRADES RETROSPECTIVE WINNERS JACKET RECIPIENTS

THE COMRADES RETROSPECTIVE WINNERS JACKET RECIPIENTS

Since 2015, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been awarding Winners Jackets to male and female winners of the race.

2016 saw the retrospective awarding of Winners Jackets to three previous winners at the official Comrades race day prize...

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ON ROUTE ACTIVATIONS AND CLUB TENTS

ON ROUTE ACTIVATIONS AND CLUB TENTS

This year’s race will see the hosting of 48 well-stocked refreshment stations along the route. These refreshment stations will be manned by a minimum of 50 volunteers assisting a wide range of route activations including those being facilitated by...

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COMRADES MEDICAL TRANSPORT FOR RUNNERS

COMRADES MEDICAL TRANSPORT FOR RUNNERS

In line with putting Runners First, and prioritising the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has extensive medical provisions in place for Comrades race day on Sunday, 9 June 2024.

As an added...

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