Archived News
2019
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OBITUARY: DON OLIVER (COMRADES RACE NO.3128)
Former Comrades Marathon runner, supporter, motivator, mentor and friend to The Ultimate Human Race, Don Oliver has passed away. He was 85 years old. Don successfully completed the Comrades Marathon 19... -
MY COMRADES NOVICE DREAM BY JUNAID ROOPNARAIN
“My childhood dream was to complete the Comrades Marathon. I had successfully qualified at the Winelands Marathon but found that preparation towards the big day was hampered with an injury with four... -
ENTER NOW - 13TH GREATER EDENDALE RACE
All roads lead to Edendale this November as the CMA celebrates an exciting day of community road-running on Sunday, 17 November 2019 when it hosts the annual 10km Greater Edendale Race. The event is... -
TOP JOURNALIST & FUNDRAISER AWARDS
The CMA’s Top Charity Fundraiser, Dean Wight, who raised over R300-thousand for the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, was also honoured for his huge heart and magnificent contribution to charitable... -
AMABEADIBEADI & RACE4CHARITY
More than R40-million has been raised off the CMA’s charity platforms over the past decade. Six charities will once again benefit from the Amabeadibeadi Official Charity drive for 2020. They are... -
#COMRADES2020 – LICENSE TO DREAM
With the just unveiled #Comrades2020 campaign slogan, ‘Iphupho Lami – Dare to Dream’, the Comrades Marathon Association has dared all aspirant participants in next year’s Ultimate Human Race to... -
LAUNCH OF 2020 COMRADES MARATHON
Comrades Marathon runners have been given a license to dream. With the just unveiled #Comrades2020 campaign slogan, ‘Iphupho Lami – Dare to Dream’, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has dared all... -
#SEEYOUTHROUGH WITH COCA-COLA
#SeeYouThrough as Coca-Cola brings excitement to Comrades Marathon As an official race partner of the 2019 Comrades Marathon, Coca-Cola brings back #SeeYouThrough as an initiative for family and... -
THE MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 22 COMRADES EDITION
Mizuno introduces you to the most exciting edition of the Mizuno Wave Rider 22. This is a phenomenal shoe for the phenomenal runner! Mizuno and Brand ID Marketing Manager, Paul Copson says, “I truly... -
AMABEADIBEADI CHARITY UPDATE
AMABEADIBEADI CHARITY PRODUCTS FOR SALE This year the CMA’s Charities Committee has selected a wide range of products for our runners to choose from, and the best part is, you are supporting the 6... -
THANKS TO OUR BRAZILIAN ATHLETES
Hundreds of pairs of new and used running shoes will be donated to charity, thanks to the generosity and goodwill of our Comrades runners from Brazil. Comrades International Brand Ambassador for... -
#COMRADES2019 STARTERS VS FINISHERS
EntryType Total Registered Total Starters Total Finishers Novice Entries Novice Registered Novice Starters Novice Finishers Green# Entries Green# Registered Green# Starters Green# Finishers SA -... -
COMRADES REFRESHMENT STATIONS
Runners were well refreshed and nourished on Comrades race day, thanks to more than 3000 dedicated volunteers who manned the 43 refreshment stations along the 86,83km route between Durban and... -
THANK YOU TO OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT & MEDICAL PERSONNEL
CMA Race Director, Rowyn James has thanked SAPS, eThekwini Metro, Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and Msunduzi Traffic Services for ensuring the safe passage of Comrades runners, supporters and... -
COMMUNITY CHEST LACES IT UP
Caption: M&E Officer for the Pietermaritzburg Community Chest, Christian Dlamini (front row centre) is seen distributing shoes to members of Buxton Workshop at the Pietermaritzburg Mental Health... -
OBITUARY: JACKIE MEKLER (COMRADES RACE NO.9)
The oldest surviving Comrades Marathon winner has passed away at the age of 87. Jackie Mekler was not just a runner and a winner, he was one of the Comrades Great 5-time Winners who completed The... -
MEDALS BY NUMBERS
CMA Race Director, Rowyn James has confirmed that 19,216 medals in 9 medal categories were handed out to 16,439 finishers. Gold 20 Wall Hayward 8 Isavel Roche-Kelly 20 Silver 540 Bill Rowan 2364 Robert... -
TOYOTA COROLLA QUEST FOR THE WINNER
“I am overjoyed and so grateful; this new Toyota Corolla Quest came at a time when I really needed a new car after experiencing problems with my current vehicle.” 64-year old Mohammed Akoojee says... -
MY COMRADES STORY BY HENK JANSE VAN RENSBURG JUNIOR
“My father runs the Comrades Marathon. My mom says that he started to run 2 days after I was born. And then she stares at me kind of funny; a look that says funny coincidence; like it was my fault…... -
MY COMRADES STORY BY HAMISH HARDRES-WILLIAMS
“My story began when I was in my mid-teens. After taking part in the 1500m and Cross Country, I had the crazy idea of one day attempting to cross the finish line of The Ultimate Human Race. However, as Murphy... -
MY COMRADES STORY BY ZANDI ZWANE
“My #Comrades experience was a little different. It was a busy year and my training was very bad since I was preparing for my Pageant International competition, that was going to take place in... -
2020 COMRADES MARATHON ENTRY PROCESS
There has been an unprecedented number of enquiries regarding the opening of entries for next year’s Comrades Marathon. The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has therefore advised all aspirant... -
2019 COMRADES MARATHON WINNERS
It was a fabulous day for road running as 19,103 athletes took to the start line of the 94th Comrades Marathon. Nedbank Running Club’s Edward Mothibi won the Comrades Marathon Men’s Race in a time... -
2019 COMRADES MARATHON PROVISIONAL RESULTS
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) hosted an exclusive #Comrades2019 Champions Breakfast at the Tsogo Sun Elangeni Hotel in Durban this morning (10.6.2019) with the winners, Edward Mothibi and... -
COMRADES RUNNERS AND SUPPORTERS RAISE MILLIONS
“Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same — with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.” –...
