Entries for Comrades won’t open on 1 September
Entries for the 2019 Comrades Marathon will not be opening on 1 September 2018 as per recent years – here's why ...
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced that entries for the 2019 Comrades Marathon will not be opening on 1 September 2018 as in recent years, because the entry process is currently under review.
The 2019 Comrades Marathon will be the 94th edition of the world-famous ultra-marathon. In keeping with its alternating Up Run and Down Run tradition, next year’s event will be the 48th Up Run in Comrades history and will be held on Sunday, 9 June 2019.
Rowyn James, CMA Race Director said, “We understand that many Comrades Marathon athletes are looking forward to getting their entry into next year’s race, especially following the unprecedented response we experienced last year with our entire entry quota selling out within three weeks of opening. Announcements will be made in due course as to the entry period as well as other exciting developments which are in the pipeline.”
Cheryl Winn, CMA Chairperson, said, “Our athletes are our priority and in our quest to put runners first, we are certainly going to ensure that next year’s Up Run meets the world-class standards that the Comrades Marathon is widely known for.”
• Source: Comrades Marathon Association
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