The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced a consolation for runners who were prematurely cut off in this year’s 2023 Comrades Marathon at the Pinetown and Sherwood cut-off points.
CMA Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo confirmed that an olive branch has been extended to all 572 identified athletes who were affected by the Pinetown and Sherwood cut-offs in June this year.
The CMA Board has approved the recommendation for these athletes to receive a 50% discount on their entry fee for the 2024 Comrades Marathon.
Ngcobo says, “We understand that some runners were left disappointed at being stopped at the Pinetown and Sherwood cut-off points and having not been able to proceed with their race. These athletes have been identified and contacted by the CMA office with regard to their 50% discount on next year’s Comrades Marathon entry fee.”
The CMA conveys its sincere apologies to the affected athletes and is therefore extending this generous entry discount as a consolation for the oversight.
The list of athletes will be flagged on the entry system when entries for the 2024 Comrades Marathon open in the latter part of next month.
Any queries in this regard may be directed to the CMA office via email: info@comrades.com
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