THE Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is giving the first major look at the 2027 centenary edition of the Ultimate Human Race with its YouTube broadcast tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am.

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The countdown to one of the biggest events in the history of South African road running is officially gathering pace. And with a centenary edition on the cards, there is plenty to look forward to.

What will be revealed?

The live launch will provide key information for anyone hoping to take on the historic race, including:
· Entry fees and entry process
· The official entry cap
· The 2027 Comrades Marathon campaign slogan
· Race-day information
· Prize money details

Whether you’re a seasoned Comrades runner, a novice considering tackling next year’s down run, or just a fan who wants to be part of the centenary celebrations, this is one livestream worth setting a reminder for.

A historic race and a new chapter for the CMA

The 2027 Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday, 13 June 2027, with the historic 89km down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.

The centenary race will take place against the backdrop of a significant change in the governance of the event.

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Earlier this month, more than 1 000 CMA members attended a special general meeting to decide the organisation’s future relationship with KZN Athletics (KZNA) and Athletics South Africa (ASA).

The decision follows months of tension surrounding the CMA’s governance and affiliation arrangements.
In November last year, CMA members voted to withdraw as a special member of KZNA and seek direct affiliation with ASA.

The ASA subsequently informed the CMA that direct affiliation would not be permitted and encouraged the parties to resolve their differences.

Following further discussions, the matter was put back to CMA members, who reaffirmed their desire for the association to chart its own course.

“Our members have once again confirmed their preference for the CMA to chart its own course. We are confident that we have the resources, experience and commitment to continue presenting a world-class event, and we are excited about next year’s centenary edition of the race,” said CMA chairperson Mark Leathers.

Tune in to Wednesday’s live YouTube broadcast here: https://youtube.com/@comradesmarathon1921?si=lyv8LodK7BAWLmnm

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