Comrades Marathon 2024 Entries Are Going Fast – Enter Soon
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With over 80% of the 23,000 Comrades 2024 entries already gone and the entry process closing on Monday, December 11th, there is no time to waste!
CMA Race & Operations Manager Ann Ashworth is urging runners to get their entry in ASAP if they haven’t already. The current tally is nearing 19,000, with athletes from 72 countries gearing up for the 49th Comrades Up Run.
South Africa is leading the charge with a whopping 17,018 entries, with 13,386 gents and 3,632 ladies ready to tackle the course. The top three international entrants are Zimbabwe, India and the United Kingdom.
The Top 10 International Countries
| Country | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 209 | 31 | 240 |
| India | 213 | 20 | 233 |
| United Kingdom | 171 | 48 | 219 |
| Botswana | 116 | 22 | 138 |
| Brazil | 109 | 23 | 132 |
| Russian Federation | 102 | 23 | 125 |
| USA | 77 | 38 | 115 |
| Australia | 53 | 26 | 79 |
| Zambia | 46 | 21 | 67 |
| Eswatini | 48 | 17 | 65 |
South Africa Entries – Provincial Breakdown
| Province | Total |
|---|---|
| Gauteng | 7602 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 3578 |
| Western Cape | 1773 |
| Eastern Cape | 1325 |
| Limpopo | 790 |
| Mpumalanga | 772 |
| Free State | 532 |
| North West | 472 |
| Northern Cape | 175 |
Comrades Entry Reminders
Entry fees remain the same as in 2023:
| Entry Type | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| International 2024 Entrants | ZAR 4 500 |
| Rest of Africa 2024 Entrants | ZAR 2 000 |
| South Africa 2024 Entrants | ZAR 1 200 |
Entries close on 11 December 2023 or as soon as the entry cap of 23,000 is reached, whichever comes first. Those wishing to participate and travel with Africa Marathons are encouraged to get their entries in early to avoid disappointment.
You can enter online via the Comrades Marathon website – www.comrades.com or the Comrades app.
Get ready
The 97th Comrades Marathon will be an Up Run on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. The race will start at the Durban City Hall at 5:30 am and finish 12 hours later at the Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse. The distance is approximately 87km.
Get your entry in now for the 2024 Comrades Marathon and experience the trip with Africa Marathons!
Book your trip to Comrades Marathon 2024
Let Africa Marathons organise your trip to the iconic Comrades Marathon in 2024. To find out more, please send us an email at [email protected]. You can also contact us using the button below to join. We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa.
