COMRADES MARATHON

Hollywood Athletics Club new signings Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana

Mothibi reflects on being the last South African winner of Comrades Up Run

Former Comrades Marathon champion Edward Mothibi says he is proud to be remembered as the last South African man to win the Comrades Marathon Up Run, a victory that continues to inspire many runners across the country.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette van Zyl excited for first ever Comrades Up-Run challenge

South Africa’s long-distance running star Irvette van Zyl says she cannot wait to tackle her first Comrades Marathon Up-Run and is looking forward to testing herself on the demanding hills between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

Gerda Steyn winning Two Oceans

Gerda Steyn heartbroken by doping cases ahead of Comrades title defence

Four-time Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn says it breaks her heart to see athletes tarnish the sport through doping as she prepares for another shot at history in the Ultimate Human Race on Sunday.

Hollywood Athletics Club manager Manfred Seidler

Hollywood Athletics Club feeling no pressure ahead of Comrades Marathon

Experienced Hollywood Athletics Club manager Manfred Seidler insists there is no pressure on the Purple Team ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated Comrades Marathon Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.

Nedbank Running Club manager Nick Bester

Nick Bester declares the Dream Team ready for Comrades Marathon

Former Comrades Marathon champion Nick Bester says he is confident that at least three Nedbank Running Club athletes will finish in the top five at this year’s Comrades Marathon.

South African road running star George Kusche

George Kusche downplays fine form as Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans approaches

South African road running star George Kusche continues to enjoy a remarkable run of form but insists he is not getting carried away as he builds towards the iconic Comrades Marathon.