Call for Comrades volunteers

THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is appealing for volunteers to help with this year’s event.

The CMA estimates that in excess of 5 000 volunteers assist in the lead-up to and hosting of our iconic ultra-distance event.

This year, the association faces the challenge of recruiting volunteers to assist members of the Race Organising Committee in three primary areas: namely, at the Start, which includes both the set-up of the start area on Saturday and the marshalling of athletes on race day; at the Finish, which includes both the build-up of the finish venue over the two weekends ahead of the race and the marshalling of athletes and supporters on race day, and lastly, performing the duties of marshals along the route on race day.

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CMA race and operations manager, Ann Ashworth, has called on prospective volunteers to join our band of helpers, saying, “We would be so grateful if you, your friends, family and supporters would consider assisting the Comrades Marathon Association during and/or in the lead-up to the race this year. The race cannot happen without volunteers. We appeal to you to step in and proactively contribute to the future safety and success of the world’s oldest and largest footrace.”

Volunteers are able to work shifts on days and at times that work for them.

Alternatively, they will be able to choose where along the route they would like to take up a post as a marshal.
Volunteering, as the term suggests, is a voluntary act of an individual or group freely giving of their time, labour and skills, ie, without any expectation of payment or compensation.

Comrades volunteers are specifically trained in the areas or portfolios in which they are required.

To help out, visit volunteer.comrades.com/comrades-2024.

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