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Gerda Steyn
sport

South African superstar Gerda Steyn joins new running club

Tete Dijana Comrades Marathon
Sport

Hollywoodbets Kingsmead to host Comrades Marathon finish

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon gets a new finish venue

Gerda Steyn
Sport

South African superstar Gerda Steyn joins new running club

Tete Dijana Comrades Marathon
Sport

Hollywoodbets Kingsmead to host Comrades Marathon finish

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon gets a new finish venue

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Live coverage of the Ultimate Human Race

By James Richardson28-08-2022 00:44

Follow the 95th Comrades Marathon live as Edward Mothibi returns to attempt to add a down-run win to his 2019 triumph.

Comrades
Sport

Comrades: Elite athletes and SADAG team up to run for mental health

By James Richardson27-08-2022 15:10

Nedbank Running Club elite runners will run for mental health in the 95th edition of the world-famous Comrades Marathon.

Comrades Marathon
News

Comrades Marathon: Three popular spots along N3 will be unavailable due to road works

By Storm Simpson27-08-2022 14:04

The Comrades Marathon Association said the first three N3 off-ramps from Pietermaritzburg will be unavailable to spectators on Sunday.

Comrades Marathon
KwaZulu-Natal

ICYMI: Roads affected by Comrades Marathon race on Sunday

By Nokwanda Ncwane27-08-2022 08:59

The 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday, 28 August. Here are the roads affected between PMB and DBN.

Comrades Marathon
KwaZulu-Natal

Comrades Marathon: N3 road closures schedule for Sunday

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-08-2022 15:13

The 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday, 28 August. Here are the roads affected between PMB and DBN.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: The top contenders – who to watch

By Garrin Lambley25-08-2022 10:12

This year’s Comrades Marathon, despite not having the defending women’s title holder on the start line, has a stacked field of runners.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Defending champion out to add down run title

By James Richardson24-08-2022 14:50

On Sunday, defending Comrades Marathon champion Edward Mothibi returns to the event in search of adding the down run title to his CV.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: 9 tons of bananas, 1.9 million water sachets

By Garrin Lambley24-08-2022 12:35

Hydration is vital for Comrades Marathon runners and organisers have a mammoth task in ensuring refreshment stands are adequately stocked.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: All the medals and badges on offer

By Garrin Lambley24-08-2022 10:23

After a two-year coronavirus-forced hiatus, the 95th Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday. A look at the medals on offer to runners.

Gerda Steyn Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Prize money for men and women Top 10 finishers

By Garrin Lambley23-08-2022 21:00

After a two-year Coronavirus-forced hiatus, the 95th Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday, 28 August 2022.

Edward Mothibi Comrades
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Official race distance confirmed

By Garrin Lambley23-08-2022 15:20

Some good news for Sunday’s Comrades Marathon runners taking part in what will be the 95th running of the famed race.

Gerda Steyn Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Winners and record-holders of the ultimate human race

By James Richardson05-06-2022 15:14

Few road races have been able to capture the hearts and minds of the public in the way the Comrades marathon has done.

Gerda Steyn Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Winners and record-holders of the ultimate human race

By James Richardson23-04-2022 14:23

Few road races have been able to capture the hearts and minds of the public in the way the Comrades marathon has done.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon switches to SuperSport after long-term deal struck

By Garrin Lambley03-03-2022 16:18

The best of SA athletics will be showcased on SuperSport after Athletics South Africa concluded a broadcast arrangement with the pay channel.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Will there be a running of the Comrades Marathon in 2022?

By James Richardson15-01-2022 11:35

The 2022 Comrades Marathon is scheduled to be held on Sunday 28 August after two years of cancellations.

The perfect theme? Comrades Ma
Entertainment

The perfect theme? Comrades Marathon becomes a Monopoly board game!

By Erene Roux22-10-2021 14:48

A limited number of Comrades Marathon Monopoly boards have been produced to celebrate the centennial year of the world’s largest and oldest ultra-marathon race.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon: Date – and new month – confirmed for 2022 race

By Garrin Lambley30-09-2021 11:54

The 2022 Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday, 28 August, organisers have announced.

Nelson Mandela Day
News

On This Day: What happened on 24 May?

By The South African24-05-2021 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Winnie Mandela Johannesburg William Nicol Drive
News

On This Day: What happened on 14 May?

By The South African14-05-2021 07:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades joins Two Oceans in being cancelled over Covid-19 fears

By Garrin Lambley10-02-2021 13:15

The Comrades Marathon Association Board has announced its decision to cancel the Comrades Marathon scheduled for June 13, 2021.

Gerda Steyn south africa women
Sport

Ultra-marathon star Gerda Steyn to tackle not-as-daunting 5 000m in Potchefstroom

By Garrin Lambley24-11-2020 11:01

Star South African long-distance athlete Gerda Steyn will tackle the not-as-daunting 5 000m at an event in Potchefstroom on Tuesday.

Comrades Marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon suspends 3 cheating runners after investigation

By Garrin Lambley23-11-2020 10:15

The Comrades Marathon Association has announced the suspension of three runners found to have cheated in the 2019 edition of the race.

comrades marathon
Sport

Comrades Marathon postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Siviwe Breakfast17-04-2020 10:34

The coronavirus outbreak has claimed another major sports event.

Google
Technology

Nichume and Comrades dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla14-06-2019 22:31

This is what South Africans wanted to know from Google this week. The Comrades, Nichume, and Bathabile Dlamini’s resignation was on everyone’s minds.

94th Comrades Marathon
Sport

Watch: The heartbreak and human spirit at the 2019 Comrades cut off [video]

By Digital Editors09-06-2019 18:33

The Comrades Marathon cut off is both utterly heartbreaking and endearing. For all the pain, there’s also hope and always a glimpse of the good side of humanity that’s so easy to forget.

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