CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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RACE INFO
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Message from the Chairperson Message from the General Manager The Comrades Legacy Stats & Facts # 1 2025 Comrades Toyota Win-a-Car Stats & Facts # 2
The Programme The Expo Race Numbers & Apparel Expo Map Stats 7 Facts # 3 The Start Start Map
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The Route Route Map( First Half) Route Map( Second Half) The Official Pacesetters The Finish Finish Map 1 Finish Map 2 Stats & Facts # 4 Nutritious Advice Medical Protocols Stats & Facts # 5 Track Your Runner For the Supporters Road Closures Parking at the Finish Parking Maps GEMS Runners Village
INSPIRATION
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Julian Karp: Karpe Diem Running for a Charitable Cause The Dubai Duo
Bruce Fordyce: Biggest Celebration in SA
Flora Comrades Women’ s Bootcamps
Stats & Facts # 6 Comrades Memories
Looking Back, Looking Forward
The Golden Oldies In it for the Long Run
GEMS Spirit of Comrades Awards
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