Gerda Steyn Smashes Up Run Record to Claim Fifth Comrades Crown
Gerda Steyn has powered to a record-breaking fifth Comrades Marathon title, conquering the brutal up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in a sensational 5:44:53 to rewrite her own women’s course record once more.
Mary Mutlanyane is Making Waves as An Athlete in Multiple Sporting Codes
Mary Mutlanyane is a marvel: A cyclist, open water swimmer and runner, who regularly participates in major events such as Ironman and the Comrades Marathon. When she’s not out training, Mary is a Communication Specialist and a mom of two
Former Comrades Winner Ann Ashworth Appointed Race & Operations Manager at CMA
Winner of 2018 Comrades Marathon Ann Ashworth has been announced as the new Race and Operations Manager at the CMA, bringing a wealth of experience as a running coach and now as a retired elite ultra-distance athlete
Comrades Marathon Awarded IAU Gold Label Status
The Comrades Marathon has been awarded Gold Label Status by the International Association of Ultrarunners after adhering to specific criteria set out by the federation
Ashworth Achieves a Childhood Champion’s Dream
Read how Ann Ashworth achieved her childhood dream of winning the Comrades Marathon on her seventh attempt. Great lessons on a #FlashbackFriday #FF from a #ProudlySouthAfrican champion! #GoGirls
Gule Inspires Women Comrades Hopefuls
Vuma FM station manager and businesswoman Phindi Gule went from non-runner to Ultra Marathon finisher in only eight months. Now, she is determined to encourage more women to tackle the gruelling race, which has changed her life.
Comrades Entries Closed
Entries for the 2013 Comrades Marathon officially closed at 11:00 on Friday November 30 after the cap of 18 000 entries was reached. However runners were given a chance to ensure entries were submitted by close of business.
Comrades Entries Reach Ten Thousand
The 2013 Comrades Marathon entries have already reached 10405. The entries for South Africa’s most celebrated road race will be capped at 18 000 or on 30 November.
Happy Women’s Day from the CMA
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) celebrates how far the iconic race has come since the first woman participant in 1923.