#GetReady: All you need to know about Race the Comrades Legends
All finishers will be emailed a virtual medal and certificate as well as a real medal, which will be delivered to them
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has issued need-to-know information to aspirant participants in the recently launched Race the Comrades Legends virtual race.
If you are an entrant in the 2020 Comrades Marathon it is free, and you would have received an entry voucher via email or SMS to redeem your entry.
Should you not have access to email and require a voucher code or assistance, call the CMA office on 033 897 8650. All other participants pay an entry fee of R150 for South African or R470 for international entries.
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The significant difference of being part of Race the Comrades Legends is that all finishers will be emailed a virtual medal and certificate, as well as a real medal which will be delivered to them.
The overriding aspect of this race is that participants are not confined to any specific race route or location.
Participants should feel free to run the course of their choice but are asked respect the government regulations in their area pertaining to Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing.
Athletes must not run on the official Comrades route as there is no official route closure and it will create issues with people using this course on the day of the event.
Regarding the cut-off time, note that you need to complete your run any time on Sunday, June 14, within your respective time zone. Other than that, you can run in your own time and at your own pace but you will have 24 hours to complete your selected distance.
Those opting to run the 90km race will need to plan their run wisely and ensure their safety.
Entrants are advised to stock up on sufficient nutrition, water and energy drinks or plan ahead so that their course covers your nutrition and fluid needs on race day. Your time will be updated to the official Race the Comrades Legends results for the distance you participate in.
Note, even though your watch or phone may deduct pauses which you may have taken during your session, the organisers don’t. They measure from start to finish.
Race numbers will be emailed to every entrant. Entrants are encouraged to print out the number and attach it to their running kit on race day. Athletes are asked to honour the time limit for uploading of their race data which must be done by 11:59pm on June 14 to qualify for the finisher’s medal.
The stipulated age restrictions are: * 5km (fun run) nine years * 10km: 15 years * 21km – 16 years * 45km – 20 years * 90km – 20 years.
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