History made as Comrades Marathon entries sell out in record time

22,000 entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon event went on sale at 10:00 on Monday.

Zuko Komisa

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that history was made this week after all general entries for the 2026 race were snapped up in less than ten hours, a new record for the world-renowned ultra-marathon.

A staggering 22,000 entries for the 2026 event—which will be an ‘up run’ from Durban to Pietermaritzburg—went on sale at 10:00 on Monday and were completely sold out before 20:00 that very evening.

The astonishing speed with which the spots were filled highlights the intense demand for “The Ultimate Human Race.”

In a statement released across their social media platforms, the CMA hailed the rapid sell-out as a “testament to the passion and support” of runners for the event.

🤯 HISTORY MADE! COMRADES MARATHON 2026 HAS SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS! 🤯

The 2026 Comrades Marathon entries are officially SOLD OUT—and YOU did it in record time! 🔥

After opening general entries this morning, following the initial 2,600 plus entries secured by Green… pic.twitter.com/rva6aUoiZp

— ComradesRace (@ComradesRace) November 3, 2025

The 2026 Comrades Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 14.