The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) announced that the final number for this years race is 12890. There has been a significant increase in the final number this year as from the previous 4 years. A 17% increase in entrants this year is testament that road running, marathon running and in particular, the Comrades Marathon is in a healthy position.
Of the 12890 entrants, there are:
460 : International Runners - Men
130 : International Runners - Woman
2120 : South Africa Runners - Woman
10180 : South Africa Runners - Men
From the 12890 entries 2404 runners are novices (first time Comrades Marathon runners).
A reminder to all runners that have not submitted their qualifying time, to do so by no later than today, 28 April 2009, these times can be submitted to the CMA by phone, fax or email info@comrades.com. Please include your race name, qualifying event, date and finishing time.
Of the 12890 entrants, there are:
460 : International Runners - Men
130 : International Runners - Woman
2120 : South Africa Runners - Woman
10180 : South Africa Runners - Men
From the 12890 entries 2404 runners are novices (first time Comrades Marathon runners).
A reminder to all runners that have not submitted their qualifying time, to do so by no later than today, 28 April 2009, these times can be submitted to the CMA by phone, fax or email info@comrades.com. Please include your race name, qualifying event, date and finishing time.