Complete Marathons SA

04/08/2020

04/08/2020

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13/04/2018

Dear Comrades Marathon Runners and Supporters,

We are happy to announce that ConSports are offering the same services to runners and supporters as Complete Marathons SA. ConSports approached Complete Marathons who agreed that ConSports will fulfill the same service provided by Complete Marathons and takeover their existing 2018 Comrades Marathon runners and supporters services/bookings.

We would like to point out that you do have a choice as to whether or not you wish to utilize ConSports services. Should you wish to continue with the service your funds will be paid over to ConSports by Complete Marathons. However, you do have the choice of requesting a refund that Complete Marathons have undertaken to pay. It should be noted that Complete Marathons will be devoid of any liability should you accept ConSports offer. We kindly request that you email [email protected] of Complete Marathons SA with your instructions within the next 72 hours (3 days).

It should be noted that since the closure of Complete Marathons a couple of other clubs have offered their services however, none of the other offerings include a supporters package and nor do they offer/guarantee clean toilets at each of the stations.

At ConSports we provide fully equipped race day support gazebos to all athletes competing in the Comrades Marathon. These gazebos are set-up at 3 specified points along the route, allowing runners access to their pre-packed bags containing their own personal items and nutritional choices.

In addition to this the gazebos will offer refreshments and massage services as well as dedicated toilets for the sole use of our runners and supporters.

We also provide a full day supporters package for the family and friends of runners participating in the Ultimate Human Experience. This package offers supporters an opportunity to support their runners as they take on this challenge, whilst enjoying the South African hospitality and local traditional culture as well as experiencing the atmosphere of the Comrades Marathon.

Being keen runners ourselves and having participated in numerous ultra-marathons we understand the importance of having these support tables to get your required and preferred nutrition, as well as the importance of having that motivational and emotional support from someone who understands what you are going through and just giving you that extra helping hand on the day when the going gets tough.

Our team, headed up by Mike and Moira, have both been involved in running for many years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that you get the most out of your ultimate human experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Durban in June this year and joining our family for the day.
Regards,
Mike and Moira
Email: [email protected]
Cellphone: +27 76 822 1576

03/04/2018

3 April 2018

Dear Ambassadors, Runners and Supporters,

COMPLETE MARATHONS SA 2018 SERVICE CANCELLATION

It is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this letter. After 5 years of dedication and developing the unique services of the Complete Marathons SA (Pty) Ltd brand together with the guidance of Bruce Fordyce, Comrades Marathon Association, and international ambassadors to Comrades we now have no alternative but to call it a day.

Prior to Comrades Marathon 2017, Mark and I decided to immigrate. We sold the lion share of the company and handed over the management control and the running of the business to Jameson Hlongwane, Errol Madlala and Sam September. For Comrades 2017, I stayed back in South Africa to assist and guide the partners through the 2017 process so that going forward they would be able to manage the logistics and the business seamlessly.

Unfortunately, I have been led to believe, that due to unforeseen circumstances, the new business partners, will not continue providing the services of Complete Marathons SA. This has left us with no alternative but to refund all parties for the services booked and to block future bookings on the site.

I am sincerely saddened by this and hope you will understand the position that we have been placed in. I will be reaching out to all parties regarding the refund and/or hopefully find or recommend an alternative. The good news is that we may have an alternative to offer and will keep you updated within the next few days. I am currently in South Africa trying to negotiate assistance for all runners and supporters.

I apologize to all who sent emails to [email protected] as I am aware that no emails were responded to since our sale of the shares.

Please contact me on [email protected] should you need any further assistance and I will endeavor to assist.

Kind regards,
GILLIAN SCLANDERS
Cell: +27 82 558 5428 (for the next 4 weeks)

17/01/2018

A great way to connect with runners and and champions

15/12/2017

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29/11/2017

Best little town to train at altitude and have an absolute fairytale Christmas. Look forward to hosting all comrades runners at the Nordic Inn, Mt. Crested Butte.

29/10/2017

It's never too early to start thinking about your upcoming race plans! What have you got lined up?

09/09/2017

The world’s oldest and largest ultra-marathon is a rite of passage for South African runners — and a treat for visitors

08/09/2017

Please forgive us for the delay in updating the 2018 support packages. We are in negotiations currently and will keep you posted.

17/06/2017

Gill Fordyce this is the young lady we took in before comrades and who joined us at the after party. Thought you and Bruce Fordyce would like to read this.

  the dream on september 26, 2015 i ran the hamptons marathon in the worst running shape ever. it took me almost 5 hours. i had run about 10 miles in the 4 months leading up to the race. at the finish line, they gave me a medal and announced on the PA that my next goal was to run the com

06/06/2017

Please will all our Supporters rate us we need to get feedback please

04/06/2017

04/06/2017

Waiting .... waiting in anticipation! ComradesMarathon

03/06/2017

Comrades Marathon set up done and dusted for today. Focus on 3am wake up call to support our International runners in achieving their dreams. Thanks to all your support and competing in South Africa. We love having you here! ComradesMarathon, 2017 Comrades House, Canadians at Comrades Marathon, Team USA, team Australia, New Zealand, India - Amit Sheth, Bruce Digger Hargreaves, KLaus Neumann - team Germany, UK, Brazil, Mexico. Special thanks to Bruce Digger Hargreaves for his amazing support of our team and initiative.

28/05/2017

An event not to be missed!!!

Gain a unique and in-depth perspective of the Comrades Marathon. Join Bruce Fordyce on his pre-race route tour + celebrate the event with him at the After Party

27/05/2017

7 days left to sign up for the supporters package!!!

Complete Marathons specialises in the organising and directing of sports management services and creating unforgettable event experiences aiming to provide a broader service to the overall competitive sports experience.

20/05/2017

Wow what a review!!! Thank you so much for your awesome comments .. This will definitely help other runners make a decision.

As an international runner at Comrades, I received a lot of perks: a non-existent queue to collect my race number and goodie bag, endless enthusiastic cheering on race day, and access to the international tent at the finish on the grass of Kingsmead Stadium.  One of the challenges, however, of being...

14/04/2017

Good luck Caroline Wostmann we look forward to seeing another great performance at Two Oceans tomorrow. Enjoy the training run and hopefully another victory ... doing it again. Thanks to Centurion Record for the photo

12/04/2017

A strong mind is what it is all about ...

This blog was written from my own experience as a finisher in Comrades in times between 8:29 and 10:43 in a collection of runs over 14 years.  What I am saying here has certainly worked for me to g…

06/04/2017

Australia and New Zealand good luck to all of you running in the Canberra Marathon. ComradesMarathon

21/02/2017

It's no secret that the oceans are filled with plastic. Adidas is doing something about it.

16/02/2017

On way to Durban to finalise our plans for Marathon support services. Anything our runners and supporters would like to add to our list?? We look forward to your suggestion.

05/02/2017

Pacing chart

26/01/2017

For this year's Comrades Marathon up run ... Durbs to Pietermaritzburg 2017 Bruce Fordyce definitely has the knowledge needed to make your run a little easier ...

24/01/2017

16/01/2017

Comrades Marathon announces route change
Sport24
10:17 16/01/2017
Pietermaritzburg - As aspirant Comrades runners prepare themselves for peak performance in this year’s up-run, the Comrades Marathon Association has announced the official distance of the 2017 Comrades Marathon as well as marginal changes to the route.

"The officially measured and certified distance is 86.73km. With regards to the route changes, we will return to the original up-run course through Pinetown without any detours and follow the traditional route from the start outside the Durban City Hall all the way to Pietermaritzburg, except for the last 7km or so," said CMA Race Director, Rowyn James.

"Just after the top of Polly Shortts, a revised route will be followed to the new finish venue of Scottsville Racecourse. The route is similar to the one of the 1998 and 2000 Comrades Marathons, with a few minor tweaks here and there."

The 2017 Comrades up-run will be slightly shorter than the two most recent up-run routes. The 2013 route was 86.86km long while the 2015 route measured 87.72km.

In line with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2010, James has also confirmed that the Scottsville Racecourse will serve as the finish venue for this year’s race.

"Aligning with the requirements of the Events Act necessitated the move to the racecourse. The landmark location served as the finish venue of both the 1998 and 2000 editions of the Comrades Marathon," he said.

"We are working closely with the owners of the Scottsville Racecourse, Gold Circle, to ensure that the facilities and other arrangements are in keeping with Comrades Marathon standards and to meet the needs of both our runners and spectators on race day, Sunday, June 4, 2017."

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25/10/2016

Congrats to you Bruce Fordyce and Gill Fordyce you have really done an awesome job. I 💗 Parkrun even though I couldn't walk for 4 days afterwards - thought I could compete with Zola on my first run with no cardio exercise in years. ThanksWendy Venterr and Steve for pushing me along! What fun ... dogs and all ... definitely back again.

Bruce Fordyce briefing runners @ 2nd Deltaparkrun pilot!

11/10/2016