ComradesRace
@ComradesRace • 70,481 subscribers
The official Comrades Marathon Twitter account. #TheUltimateHumanRace is the world's oldest and largest ultramarathon.
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Unforgiving. Heartbreaking. Real. ⏳ The Cato Ridge intermediate cut-off is where some of the most agonizing drama unfolds. The margins between moving forward and being stopped are razor-thin. Infinite respect to every runner who fought with everything they had to reach this point today. The medal wasn't there, but the heart of a champion absolutely was. 🇿🇦 #Comrades2026 #TheUltimateHumanRace #ComradesMarathon #CatoRidge
ComradesRace70,558 views • 1 month ago
The 9-hour line. ⏳ 86 kilometers behind them, and it all comes down to a frantic final sprint against the ticking clock. Watch the final countdown to the Bill Rowan medal cut-off. Absolute triumph on one side of the gun, ultimate heartbreak on the other. The definition of leaving your soul on the tarmac. Infinite respect to these warriors. 🇿🇦 #TheUltimateHumanRace #Comrades2026 #BillRowan #Sub9 #FinishLine
ComradesRace22,931 views • 1 month ago
And they're off! 🚀 The Comrades Marathon 2025 Down Run has officially begun from Pietermaritzburg! Thousands of dreams, months of training, and pure grit on display. Let the Ultimate Human Race unfold! #ComradesMarathon #RoadToComrades #TheUltimateHumanRace #Comrades2025 #MoreThanARace #IsikoMpilo
ComradesRace128,986 views • 1 year ago
When the legs give up, the heart takes over, with a little help from those who love us most. ❤️ There comes a moment on the road where the hills feel too steep, the kilometres too long, and the mind starts to whisper 'stop'. But then you look up, and you see them. Your family. Your friends. Your support crew. A gentle hand on the shoulder, a word of belief, or a tight embrace can give a runner the strength to stand back up and keep moving toward that finish line. To everyone who stood by a loved one on race day, untied a shoe, offered a word of encouragement, or simply held space when things got tough, THANK YOU. Tag the support crew, friend, or family member who picked you up when you felt like giving up. Let them know what they mean to you. 👇✨ #Comrades2026 #SkaFelaMoya #TheUltimateHumanRace #ComradesMarathon
ComradesRace13,316 views • 1 month ago
"There isn't a race like the Comrades in the world." 🌍 George reflects on his transition from shorter road distances to the ultimate human race, highlighting the deep cultural impact and prestige that makes the Comrades Marathon the absolute pinnacle of South African running. 👑🇿🇦 #TheUltimateHumanRace #Comrades2026 #ComradesMarathon
ComradesRace11,828 views • 1 month ago
There is no sound on earth like the collective heartbeat of the Comrades Marathon start line. 📷 In 53 days, you’ll be standing in the dark, surrounded by thousands of strangers who feel like family, all waiting to face the road together. Let the memory of this start line carry you through your peak training weeks. The courage you feel then is built in the miles you do now. #SkaFelaMoya #ComradesMarathon #TheUltimateHumanRace #Startline
ComradesRace15,888 views • 3 months ago
It’s more than a race tee. It’s the Official Comrades Marathon 2025 race tee. Designed as a wearable blueprint of KwaZulu-Natal, every contour on the tee reflects the terrain runners conquer and the emotional journey they embrace. From steep climbs to freeing straights, the design mirrors the highs, lows, and triumphs of race day. The bold blue symbolizes strength, calm, and unity-echoing the sky, sea, and spirit of Comrades. This isn’t just a shirt. It’s a tribute to legacy, endurance, and the unbreakable bond between runner and land. It’s More Than A Race. It’s The Ultimate Human Race. It’s Comrades Marathon. #ComradesMarathon #MoreThanARace #IsikoMpilo #Comrades2025 #TheUltmateHumanRace #DownRun Mr Price Sport
ComradesRace16,170 views • 1 year ago
Wrapping up Day 3 of the Cell C Comrades Marathon Expo. The spirit of Comrades is alive and well! ❤️ So wonderful to see the community rally at the expo, sending positive vibes and good luck messages to every runner for the big race tomorrow. #ComradesMarathon #RoadToComrades #TheUltimateHumanRace #Comrades2025 #MoreThanARace #IsikoMpilo
ComradesRace13,073 views • 1 year ago
