How I changed my Down Run training: 5 Tips
It’s assumed that the Comrades Down Run is easier. Thats a misconception. It’s brutal and it’s not only about running endurance. Here are 5 ways to improve your training for the next Comrades Down Run.
Top 10 Tips for Comrades 2025
This is a MUST! In this episode Ann gives you her top 10 tips for a successful Comrades run in 2025. Also, check out these short videos on:
Not a runner… Want to run the 100th Comrades Marathon in 2027?
There are many programmes designed to take you from marathon to Comrades, and even 5km to Comrades. We have introduced a dynamic programme to take you from non-runner all the way to finisher of the 100th running of the Ultimate Human Race in 2027! This programme commences on 1 July 2025. You will need the …
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Comrades Marathon Route 2025
This is the 2025 Comrades Marathon route and profile. Below that is a flyover of the route Enjoy!
Comrades Marathon 2024 Route (up)
A fly-over of the Comrades Marathon 2024 up run route. Including the big 5 Comrades hills – Cowies Hill, Fields Hill, Botha’s Hill, Inchanga, and Polly Shortts. We have included the official cutoff points. This video shows the full route, with a 12-hour cutoff in only 12min. Comrades fever is here! Please subscribe to our …
Comrades Marathon Race Week 2024!
The Comrades Marathon Finish Line 2024
Comrades Finish Line Build
What goes into the finish line setup? I had a chance to see first hand what is involved in the setup. I was amazed the it takes 3 weeks to put the plan into action! Just a little insight for our running community to appreciate the dedication of our volunteers. Tonya Swiegers heads up the …
Drummond – Comrades Marathon halfway mark (up run)
Take a look at the section of the Comrades Marathon up run, from Arthur’s Seat, down into Drummond, through the halfway mark and up Inchanga on the other side (2.6km of climbing). Subscribe for more content!
Umlaas Road (the new section)
This is the change at the 2024 Comrades Marathon at Umlaas road, the highest point, due to road works. The section to the highest point (and the 5th cut off) is all uphill. It is a lot steeper than the previous route. After coming off the N3 highway, runners join the old route once again …