Time running out for Comrades substitution applications
Substitutions can only take effect on a like-for-like basis, meaning SA runners can only substitute for SA entrants, Rest of Africa (ROA) for other ROA runners and international runners for international entrants.
The Comrades Marathon substitution process allows for a runner who has not entered to substitute an entrant who has withdrawn or intends to withdraw from the race and with just two weeks left before the 2019 Comrades, applications are pouring in with hopefuls desperate to secure a space at the start line.
The deadline for submissions is 15 April and the cost of the substitution application is R300.
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The Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) race director, Rowyn James confirmed that 778 successful substitution applications have been processed over the past month.
“We are pleased to confirm that since the official Comrades Marathon substitution process opened a month ago, we have had hundreds of hopeful runners submitting their substitution applications. We will effectively have many more athletes participating in the 94th Comrades Marathon. In maintaining our Runners First Initiative, the process has been extended. We therefore urge aspirant Comrades runners to get their applications in before the process closes,” said James.
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Prospective substitutes are encouraged to do their applications online. Alternatively, they may send their completed applications via email to sub@comrades.com or hand deliver them to Comrades House in Pietermaritzburg. Do not post forms.
Visit the official Comrades Marathon website at www.comrades.com for the downloadable forms and the comprehensive list of rules and regulations which govern the substitution process.
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