Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 64, November 2014 | Page 36
BE PART OF IT – BAMBA IQHAZA
There are so many ways you can be part of
the 90th Comrades Marathon celebrations.
BE A RUNNER
NEWTON’S BIKE IS BACK
F
rom 1922 to 1927 Arthur Newton won
the Comrades Marathon five times, becoming
the first multiple winner and the first legend
of the race. He was also a distance running
visionary, writing a number of books about
running, and many of his ideas are still used
today. His superb athletic performances aside,
Arthur was known as a true gentleman on and
off the road, and was well known for always
riding his bicycle, which he took with him
when he emigrated to England. Now that very
same bicycle is back in South Africa.
Enter between 1 September and 30
November 2014, but note that entries will
be capped at 23,000, and they’re selling
fast, so don’t miss out.
BE A VOLUNTEER
The success of the Comrades Marathon
depends on the thousands of volunteers
that work across the many portfolios of the
race, including registration, marshalling,
route, refreshment tables, start and finish,
and more. The success of each one of these
portfolios relies on the availability of people
who volunteer their services to make the
event the inspiration that it is.
BE A SPECTATOR
Thousands of spectators line the Comrades
Marathon route to watch the race as it
Be one of the thousands of people who
clap, cheer, sing or dance to give your
support to the brave men and women
taking on the gruelling challenge that is
the Comrades Marathon
BE A CHARITY DONOR
Be a champion and donate money to a
good cause by supporting the CMA’s six
official charities through the Amabeadibeadi
Charity Drive. Through this
amazing initiative, the
charities gain
significant resources
to effect meaningful
change across
South Africa.
There are six official Comrades MarathonAmabeadibeadi charities linked to the race and
benefiting from the charitable fundraising done at
the ‘Ultimate Human Race.’ Each month we will
throw the spotlight on one of these charities, and we
hope you will give them the support they deserve by
making a donation when you enter, or by purchasing
Amabeadibeadi products at the race expo.
Pietermaritzburg & Durban Community Chests
These not-for-profit org [