Almost half of Comrades places already sold

This overwhelming response underscores the enduring popularity and global appeal of the world’s oldest and largest ultramarathon.

CMA Acting Race & Operations Manager Alain Dalais expressed excitement over the enthusiastic response from runners worldwide, saying, “We are delighted to see such a strong interest in the 2025 Comrades Marathon. The rapid uptake of entries reflects the passion and dedication of our running community, both locally and internationally.”

The 2025 Comrades Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 8 June 2025, will once again challenge participants to conquer the gruelling approximate 89km course between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. With entries filling up quickly, prospective participants are encouraged to secure their spots as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Participants can get their entry in via the official Comrades Marathon website www.comrades.com or the Comrades App.

Entry fees remain the same as that of the 2023 and 2024 races and cost ZAR 1,200 (USD 65) for South Africa, ZAR 2,000 (USD 108) for entrants from other African countries and ZAR 4,500 (USD 245) for those from the rest of the world. The entry fee is waived for holders of 25 or more Comrades finishes.