An Open Letter to Comrades Organisers: The Race Deserves Better

An open letter to Comrades organisers: The race deserves better

Participants of the Comrades Marathon deserve better planning from organisers, argues Luke Mortimer.

Comrades Marathon: He did it! Johannes Maros Mosehla finishes Comrades Marathon at 83!

83-Year-Old Runner Makes History as Oldest Comrades Marathon Finisher

Johannes Maros Mosehla, an 83-year-old from Sekhukhune, Limpopo, made history on June 8 by becoming the oldest runner ever to complete the grueling Comrades Marathon. Crossing the finish line in 11 hours, 47 minutes, and 27 seconds, Mosehla conquered the 89.98 km “down run” from Pietermaritzburg to Durban with just minutes to spare before the 12-hour cutoff. Mosehla first attempted the race in 2005 at age 63 but did not finish. Undeterred, he we…

Senior Runners Johannes Mosehla and Louis Massyn Inspire at the Comrades!

When pushed to its limits, the human spirit can achieve the seemingly impossible. Two seniors have not only proven this but have humbly shattered expectations and inspired a nation by making history as the oldest finisher and most completed races, respectively, at the Comrades Marathon on Sunday!   Durban, South Africa (09 June 2025) – Two seniors have left us all feeling inspired following their triumphs at the 98th Comrades Marathon held yeste…