Get ready to race through the exciting events of the 97th Comrades Marathon in South Africa! With over 20,000 athletes hitting the road, the competition is fierce and the spirits are high. Follow the journey from Durban to Pietermaritzburg and witness the thrill of the iconic Up Run!
The 97th Comrades Marathon has kicked off in Durban, setting the stage for a pulse-pounding race as more than 20,000 athletes lace up their shoes for the epic up-run to Pietermaritzburg. The atmosphere is electrifying, with South African flags waving proudly and a wave of emotion sweeping through the runners. From well-known local marathon runner Fhatuwani Mudau aiming for a second green number to various club contingents from the Border-Kei region gearing up for the challenge, the competition is heating up with each stride.
The Comrades Marathon Association's Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive is in full swing, adding a touch of altruism to the adrenaline-fueled event. The excitement is palpable in Pietermaritzburg and Durban, signaling the arrival of the much-anticipated ultra-marathon. As the runners push their limits and showcase their endurance, the city comes alive in a vibrant display of Comrades color.
In the midst of the intense competition, the support and camaraderie among the athletes shine brighter than ever. The spirit of unity and determination resonates through the streets of KwaZulu-Natal, creating a sense of community and shared achievement. As the Comrades 2024 unfolds, it's not just a race but a celebration of perseverance and sportsmanship.
As the race progresses, stay tuned to The Citizen's live blog for all the thrilling updates and highlights from the road. Witness history in the making as athletes conquer the ultimate test of endurance in the iconic Comrades Marathon.
DURBAN - The 97th Comrades Marathon is underway in Durban with over 20,000 athletes participating in the up-run to Pietermaritzburg.
The 97th Comrades Marathon begins in earnest in South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal as 20 600 athletes take part in this year's Up Run.
Well-known local marathon runner Fhatuwani Mudau believes he has done enough to prepare for this year's Comrades Ultra-marathon. The runner from Khubvi ...
WE'RE OFF! Incredible scenes in Durban and Comrades 2024 is a go! There are South African flags waving everywhere and visible emotion from the runners during ...
This is facilitated through the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) through an initiative called Amabeadibeadi. The CMA's Amabeadibeadi Charity Drive has been ...
The buzz of excitement in Pietermaritzburg and Durban this week is a strong indicator that the popular annual ultra marathon has arrived.
Various club contingents from the Border-Kei region are travelling to KwaZulu-Natal for Sunday's Comrades Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg and ...
DURBAN - The 97th Comrades Marathon is underway in Durban with over 20,000 athletes participating in the up-run to Pietermaritzburg.
Stay in touch with all the action on the road by following The Citizen's live blog for the 2024 Comrades Marathon.
The 97th Comrades Marathon got underway in Durban with over 20000 athletes participating in the up-run to Pietermaritzburg.
A runner from Russia, Aleksai Beresnev, is leading the men's race in the 2024 Comrades Marathon...
The spectator stands are quickly filling up at the Scottsville Race Course, the finish line for the 2024 Comrades Marathon.
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She finished the race in 5:49:46. Steyn has had a watershed year and is the current record holder of the Comrades uprun and down run distance.
This year's total prize money has been upped by an astounding R1.364,000 to a total of R4.092,000. This includes the R50,000 Hot Spot award offered to the first ...
Gerda Steyn won her third Comrades Marathon crown in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, smashing her own up run best time as she crossed the line in an unofficial ...
Tete Dijana, last year's men's champion, conceded to The Witness that he did not have a good race today.
The 97th Comrades Marathon saw history being made in the men's and women's races.
The reigning women's Comrades Marathon Champion, Gerda Steyn, achieved her third consecutive win this year, smashing the old record with a new time of ...
Dutchman Piet Wiersma proved too strong for his rivals on Polly Shortts, the last big climb of the Comrades Marathon, as he won the up run in ...
The 2024 Comrades Marathon attracted runners from all over the world and delivered a magical day.
Steyn's triumph was the highlight of the event, as she crossed the line in 5:49:46, more than nine minutes inside her "up" run record of 5:58:53 set in ...
At the 2024 Comrades Marathon, South African Gerda Steyn sets a course record in her third win while Dutchman Piet Wiersma gets his first victory.
Gerda Steyn won her third Comrades Marathon crown in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, smashing her own up-run best time as she crossed the line in an unofficial ...
Comrades Marathon men's winner Piet Wiersma knew he was in the best shape of his life after a six-week training camp in Kenya in April and May that got him ...
SA running great Gerda Steyn has broken her own record to win the 2024 Comrades Marathon for a third title in record time.
You've never seen somebody so happy with finishing last as Eddie Mkhabele was at the Comrades Marathon on Sunday. And why wouldn't he be?