Magnolia Road Runners

Comrades runners, you’re invited.

Join us for an evening of Tales of Triumph as we celebrate every Comrades journey.

Come share your stories over warm soup and sherry as we look back on the highs, the lows, and the moments that made race day unforgettable.

We’ll also be recognising our top performers and presenting Comrades finisher certificates.

Come celebrate with your Magnolia family.

Hey runners. We’re easing back into the runs this weekend with the 5 and 10k coffee runs.

There’s some uncertainty surrounding tomorrow’s protests so for safety reasons we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s track session at Pilditch.

Hope you’re recovering well, stay safe this week.
See you out there 🫡

The start line is full of excitement.

And nerves.

Mostly nerves.

For some, it was another Comrades. For others, it was their first time standing beneath that banner, trying to take in the moment before the gun went off.

Then came the supporters.

The cheers. The signs. The familiar faces on the side of the road.

Sometimes all it takes is seeing someone you know to find the strength for the next kilometre.

Not every Comrades runner made it into these photos.

And not everyone in these photos was running Comrades.

But every person here played a part.

Training partners. Friends. Family. Supporters. Clubmates.

The people who showed up for the early mornings, the long runs, the tough days and the good ones.

Nobody gets to a Comrades start line alone.

A few of our novices

A few of our back to back runners

Going for green

A few of our international runners.
Zimbabwe. Russia. Mexico.
We also have Portugal, Germany, America and Japan.

A few of our green number holders

Friends - Marcel Louw and Johan Meiring

Friends and family - Lezel Erasmus and Bianca and Glen Frost

Friends and family - Martin and Genevieve Ferreira and Riaan Bergh

Husband and wife duo - Mario and Corlia

Husband and wife team - Captain Miguel and Tara

A few that couldn’t run

The Chairlady’s Comrades Send-Off.

A week before Comrades.

Just runners catching up, sharing stories, calming nerves and asking the same question we’ve all asked before.

“Are you ready?”

The truth is nobody ever feels completely ready for Comrades.

But after months of early mornings, long runs and hard work, this group had earned their place on that start line.

Now all that was left was to trust the training.

Comrades 2026 /// The Numbers Behind the Grit

Comrades has a way of humbling you.

74 starters.
68 finishers.
8 non starters.
82.9% finish rate.

2 Silver
8 Bill Rowan
16 Robert Mtshali
15 Bronze
27 Vic Clapham
Countless supporters

These are the numbers.

What they don’t show are the kilometres, the early alarms, the sacrifices, the setbacks, and the grit behind every runner.

We’re proud of every Magnolian who dared to take on the Ultimate Human Race.

And to every supporter who stood on the sidelines, sent a message, made a call, offered a lift, or cheered a runner home, thank you. We couldn’t do it without you.

Congratulations, Magnolians. You’ve made us proud. 🍻

Medal Monday with a difference.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Friday night crew hard at work packing Comrades goodie bags.

A huge thank you to the committee team who volunteered their time to make sure our runners headed to Durban feeling encouraged, appreciated and ready for the Ultimate Human Race.

This is what club spirit looks like.

Every name earned its place on this list.

Unfortunately life doesn’t always go to plan and injuries do happen, so whether you’re on the start line this year or not, you’ll always be part of this Comrades story. Thank you for being part of our journey. We are proud of you all!

To those taking on the Ultimate Human Race: trust your training, look after one another, and enjoy every moment. Magnolia is behind you all the way. 🫡

The Comrades send-off is here.

Join us this Sunday for the Chairlady’s Run.

A relaxed 12km run open to everyone, with our traditional photo stop at 6km to celebrate the runners taking on the Ultimate Human Race.

Whether you’re running Comrades, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be part of the occasion, we’d love to have you there.

7:00am start.
Comrades gear encouraged.
No charge.

After the run, we’ll hand out Comrades goodie bags and distribute Magnolia Comrades jackets and tops for those who ordered.

Then from 12:00 we’ll gather again for the Captain’s Braai. Bring your own meat and we’ll supply the fires, salads and bread rolls.

Because Comrades is about more than race day. It’s about training partners, support crews, early mornings, shared miles and the people who help us get to the start line.

Saturday coffee runs: 5km and 10km only. No Mother Cuppa Coffee run this weekend. The Mother Cuppa Coffee runs return later in the year.

Let’s give our Comrades runners the send-off they deserve.

20 days to go. Stay easy, stay ready.

We’re entering the final stretch now — the work is largely done, and it’s about keeping the legs fresh and the mind calm.

This week’s focus is simple: don’t add fatigue.

We’ve got the last Mother Cuppa Coffee run on the menu — 22–25km for anyone who still needs one final solid session. Use it wisely, don’t race it.

Otherwise, Sunday is a chilled 15km taper run. Easy pace, controlled effort, no digging deep.

Stay smooth. Stay consistent. Stay ready.
Let’s go