The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a significant increase in the prize purse for the 2025 Comrades Marathon. This enhancement underscores the CMA’s commitment to recognizing the extraordinary efforts and achievements of its participants.
The total prize purse for the 2025 Comrades Marathon has been increased to just over R7,6-million, reflecting a substantial boost from previous years. This increase will benefit top finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories, as well as age group winners and other special categories.
“We are thrilled to offer a larger prize purse for the 98th Comrades Marathon,” said CMA Chairperson Jeff Minnaar. “This increase is a testament to our dedication to supporting and rewarding the incredible athletes who take on this challenging race. We look forward to seeing the heightened competition and outstanding performances that this will inspire.”
At the recent race launch, Acting Race & Operations Manager, Alain Dalais confirmed that prize money for the 2025 Comrades Marathon has been increased by 10% across the board, meaning that the winner in both the Men’s and Women’s races will take home a cool R874 000 which includes a ‘top up’, thanks to major sponsor Cell C.
Cell C will also be sponsoring a cash prize of R500 000 for the Best Pace in both the Men’s and Women’s races as well as a R50 000 Hotspot prize.
