Largest field and record prize money announced for 100th running of the Comrades Marathon
Comrades Marathon organisers have revealed an unprecedented entry limit, as well as record prize money for the 100th edition of the annual ultra-distance race in 2027.9 million (an increase of 9% on this year’s race), which was the highest prize money ever offered for a road running race in Africa.
At the launch of next year’s event, held in Durban on Wednesday, it was confirmed that the entry limit would be capped at 28,000 participants, which would be the largest mass field ever hosted for an ultra-distance road running event.
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