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HOMEPAGE Africa Marathons Running Tours | The Home of Marathons in Africa (https://africamarathons.com)
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Africa Marathons Running Tours | The Home of Marathons in Africa

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Africa Marathon Running Tours specialises in organising exciting trips for runners to run some of the best marathons in Africa. Join us.

H1 Welcome to Africa Marathons
H2 23 May 2027 | South Africa
H2 13 June 2027 | South Africa
H2 3 & 4 April 2027 | South Africa
H2 2027 Dates TBC | Tanzania
H2 5 July 2026 | Zimbabwe
H2 25 October 2026 | Sierra Leone
H2 Coming Soon | Kenya
H2 Coming Soon | Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – Northern Kenya
H2 5 Jun 2021|Uganda
H2 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
H2 The Two Oceans Marathon Route
H2 Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
H3 As featured in:
H3 Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
H4 What’s great, what’s not so great
H4 A first class Conrades experience ??
H4 Two Oceans weekender with Africa Marathons
H4 5 stars
H4 Comrades Marathon 2025
H4 Africa marathons, amazing!
H4 African Marathons don’t just organise a race trip , they craft unforgettable South African adventures
H4 Completed Comrades 2025 with Africa…
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H3 As featured in:
H3 Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
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Catch all the latest news from Africa Marathons as we share our running blogs & stories with you from across Africa & further afield.

H2 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
H2 The Two Oceans Marathon Route
H2 Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
H2 Preparing for the Two Oceans Marathon 2026: Your Ultimate Guide
H2 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026: Entry Dates Announced & A Step Closer to Major Status!
H2 Comrades Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know (Up Run)
H2 Mastering the Taper for the Cape Town Marathon
H2 2026 Comrades Marathon Date Revealed
H2 What Makes the Two Oceans Marathon the Most Beautiful Ultra Marathon in the World?
H2 Two Oceans Marathon 2026 Confirmed for 11–12 April
H2 Cape Town Marathon 2026 Is Set for a New Start Date
H2 Top Tips for Preparing for the Comrades Marathon
H2 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to Host 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships
H2 Comrades Marathon Unveils More Generous Cut-Off Times for 2025
H2 Comrades Marathon: Exciting New Finish Venue Details & Confirmation Of 2025 Down Run Distance
H2 We’ve got a new name!
H2 Comrades Marathon Announces Innovative Two-Start System for 2025 Race
H2 Everything You Need to Know Before Running the Two Oceans Marathon
H2 Cape Town Marathon: Your Path to Major Status & Exciting Changes Ahead!
H2 Your Second Chance at Comrades Glory: The 2025 Substitution Window
H2 Big News for the 2025 Comrades Marathon: Qualifying Time Revised
H2 THE WEEKENDER: Your Ultimate Two Oceans Marathon Experience
H2 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Stage 1 In Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy Is Achieved
H2 Comrades Marathon 2025 Launch: More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo
H2 Everything You Need To Know About Entering The Comrades Marathon
H2 Everything You Need to Know About the Cape Town Marathon
H2 Cape Town Marathon Route 2024: New Twists, Old Favorites
H2 Best Races in South Africa: A Runner’s Paradise
H2 6 Reasons You Should Race the Two Oceans Marathon
H2 7 Great Reasons You Should Race the Comrades Marathon in 2025
H2 Important Notice: Comrades Marathon 2024 Cut-offs
H2 Comrades Marathon 2024 Route Distance Confirmed
H2 Conquering Two Oceans Marathon: Top Tips for Ultimate Endurance
H2 Preparing for Comrades Marathon 2024: Tips and Tricks
H2 Comrades 2024 Entries are Disappearing Faster Than You Can Say ‘Nakanjani’!
H2 Comrades Marathon 2024 Entries Are Going Fast – Enter Soon
H2 One More Week To The Opening of Comrades Marathon 2024 Entries
H2 Comrades Marathon 2024: No Doubt, We’re Going Up!
H2 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Week
H2 It’s Official – The 2024 Comrades Marathon Direction Is Confirmed
H2 Cape Town Marathon 2023 Route Revealed
H2 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2024 Entires Are Open
H2 Comrades Marathon 2023 Provisional Results Are Out
H2 The 2023 Comrades Marathon: Top Contenders Revealed
H2 Route Distance and Cut-off Times for 2023 Comrades Marathon Unveiled
H2 A Faster and Flatter Route for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2023!
H2 Fall In Love With Running All Over Again
H2 Two Oceans Marathon Achieves Highest Ultra Marathon Accolade
H2 Running Tips from Coach Nick Bester
H2 Half of the Comrades Marathon 2023 Entry Cap Claimed
H2 Cape Town Marathon Goes Green For The Majors
H2 Official Comrades Marathon 2023 Launch
H2 Race Date for Comrades Marathon 2023 Confirmed
H2 Cape Town Marathon – 4th Marathon in 4 Weeks
H2 The Provisional Race Date for Comrades Marathon 2023
H2 Comrades Marathon 2022 With Team Africa Marathons
H2 Team Africa Marathons – One month to Comrades 2022
H2 The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon New Route Gets Green Light
H2 Team Africa Marathons Getting Ready For Comrades
H2 Comrades Ultra Marathon 2022 Here We Come!
H2 150 Days to Comrades 2022 Race Day
H2 2022 Comrades Marathon Launch Info
H2 Get Your Cape Town Marathon Entry In – It’s Calling
H2 Two Oceans Marathon 2022 Confirmed
H2 Join us for the Sierra Leone Marathon 2022
H2 A Hugely Successful Cape Town Marathon 2021
H2 Entries for Kilimanjaro Marathon 2022 are open
H2 Race date for 2022 Comrades Marathon
H2 What does it mean to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors race?
H2 Cape Town Marathon – the road to the world’s 7th Abbott World Marathon Majors
H2 ‘Comrades Centenary Hope Challenge’ is Launched
H2 ‘Race The Comrades Legends’ Profit Share
H2 Comrades Marathon 2022 is a Down Run
H2 The Centenary Comrades Marathon 2021 Cancelled
H2 Two Oceans Marathon 2021 Race Update
H2 The Latest Comrades 2021 Race Update
H2 The Latest Update from Two Oceans Marathon 2021
H2 A Complete Guide to Comrades Marathon
H2 Plyometric Exercises for Runners
H2 Comrades Marathon Legend Thomas Michael Winn
H2 The Stand Out Men’s Champions of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
H2 Comrades Marathon History
H2 Two Oceans Marathon Women’s Highlights
H2 How to Reduce the Risk of Injury while Training for a Marathon
H2 London Marathon 2020 – The battle between Kenya and Ethiopia
H2 Joshua Cheptegei the new kid on the block
H2 Virtual Marathon – Give it your BESTer supported by Africa Marathons
H2 Mo Farah confirmed to race Cape Town Marathon 10km Virtual Peace Run
H2 The Great Gerda Steyn
H2 Official Comrades Marathon Tour Operator for 2021 & 2022
H2 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2020 cancelled – Virtual Race going ahead as planned
H2 In Memory of Comrades Legend Clive Crawley (Race Number 1)
H2 Comrades Marathon Race the Legends
H2 The Cape Town Marathon Virtual Race
H2 Be a Part of the World’s Biggest Virtual Event and Race the Comrades Legends
H2 Breaking News – Comrades Marathon 2020 Has Been Cancelled
H2 Who Will Take The Two Oceans 2021 Men’s Title?
H2 Gerda Steyn’s Two Oceans Marathon Journey
H2 Cape Town City Running Tour with Run Cape Town
H2 Message from the Comrades Marathon Association Chairperson
H2 The 21-Day ‘AM’ Challenge with Nick Bester
H2 Coach Nick Bester’s Morning Exercise Routine
H2 Bester’s Best Running Tips During Self-isolation
H2 Parkrun – We will get through this together
H2 News Flash – Comrades 2020 to go ahead as planned until further notice
H2 Celebrating Women in Running This International Women’s Day
H2 Top Tips for Ultra Marathon Training
H2 Run Comrades Marathon 2020 with Africa Marathons
H2 Strength Training for Runners
H2 Table Mountain Trail Run with Run Cape Town
H2 My Year of Running in South Africa
H2 Bester’s Best Tips for the Comrades Marathon 2020 Down Run
H2 Comrades Marathon Gold Label Status
H2 What are the Benefits of Joining a Running Club?
H2 8 Top Tips for Injury Prevention in Runners
H2 Our Africa Marathons Comrades Marathon Ambassadors
H2 Run Cape Town Marathon 2020
H2 10 Comrades Marathon 2020 Facts
H2 Running Comrades Marathon With Just A Little Bester
H2 What is the Comrades Marathon Distance in 2020?
H2 Can I Guarantee My Comrades Marathon 2020 Registration?
H2 What is the Comrades Marathon 2020 Date?
H2 How to get your Comrades Marathon Entry 2020
H2 Comrades Marathon 2020 Race Information
H2 Comrades Marathon 2020 Launch
H2 Overcome These 5 Marathon Disasters in 2020
H2 Top 5 Tips for Taking on the Comrades Marathon
H2 Run Cape Town – Lions Head and Signal Hill Trail Run
H2 Cape Town Marathon 10km Race Re-Cap
H2 Cape Town Marathon 2019 – All You Need To Know
H2 Last Minute Cape Town Marathon Race Day Tips
H2 My Cape Town Marathon Journey with Gemma
H2 Last chance to enter the Cape Town Marathon
H2 Durban Savages Challenge – Race Re-cap with Gemma
H2 Two Oceans Half Marathon 2019 – Race Report
H2 The 2019 Comrades Marathon results are in
H2 Who will take the honours at Comrades Marathon 2019?
H2 What – Treadmill Classes for Marathon Training?
H2 See Africa by Running Marathons
H2 How to Develop Mental Fitness as a Runner
H2 Sightseeing Before or After the Cape Town Marathon?
H2 So Who’s Entered the 2019 Comrades Marathon?
H2 2018 St Helena Festival of Running
H2 Comrades Marathon 2019 Entries Closed
H2 2019 Comrades Marathon Entry Process Opened
H2 The Challenge of Filming the Sierra Leone Marathon
H2 100 Days to the Cape Town Marathon
H2 Sierra Leone back on the Tourist Map Thanks to Charity Marathon
H2 Running the World’s Craziest Marathon! Sierra Leone, Here I Run …
H2 Refresh Like Nothing Else at the Comrades Marathon
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The Africa Marathons team lead by Rob Morley (active marathon participant) & Clyde Beaty (ex-long distance runner), love & know Africa intimately

H1  About Us
H2 Meet the team
H2 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
H2 The Two Oceans Marathon Route
H2 Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
H3 As featured in:
H3 Rob Morley: Director, Co-founder & Active Marathon Participant
H3 Clyde Beaty: Director, Co-founder & Ex Long Distance Runner
H3 Gareth Foster: Digital Marketing Manager & Trail Runner
H3 We Support
H3 Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
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HOMEPAGE (https://africamarathons.com) Africa Marathons Running Tours | The Home of Marathons in Africa
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[H1] Welcome to Africa Marathons
We are the only company that specialises exclusively in fully guided trips for international runners to the top running events in Africa. Our intimate knowledge and passion for these events is unsurpassed. We'd love to have you join Rob, Clyde & the team at one of these amazing marathons. We will share these truly wonderful experiences with like minded people in a friendly, fun and wholly supportive team environment and return home having achieved your goals with memories to last a lifetime.
Our co-founder Rob has run all of the 'Big 3' races we offer in South Africa. Comrades - both the 'Up 'and 'Down' Run, Two Oceans Ultra, and the Cape Town Marathon, so he will be there for any advice, help and support you need in the build up to the trip and on the trip itself.
Clyde, our other co-founder, is an ex-long distance runner and professional safari guide, and he is on hand throughout our trips to ensure everyone is looked after, supported and of course is there at the right moment to give out those all important (and swiftly becoming famous) hugs! Enquire Now
[H1] Welcome to Africa Marathons Running Tours
We are the only company that specialises exclusively in fully guided trips for international runners to the top running events in Africa. Our intimate knowledge and passion for these events is unsurpassed. We'd love to have you join Rob, Clyde & the team at one of these amazing marathons. We will share these truly wonderful experiences with like-minded people in a friendly, fun and wholly supportive team environment and return home having achieved your goals with memories to last a lifetime.
Our co-founder, Rob, has run all of the 'Big 3' races we offer in South Africa. Comrades - both the 'Up 'and 'Down' Run, Two Oceans Ultra, and the Cape Town Marathon, so he will be there for any advice, help, and support you need in the build-up to the trip and on the trip itself.
Clyde, our other co-founder, is an ex-long-distance runner and professional safari guide, and he is on hand throughout our trips to ensure everyone is looked after, supported, and, of course, is there at the right moment to give out those all-important (and swiftly becoming famous) hugs!
**Small by Design - Limited to 50 Runners per race**
Africa Marathons trips are small by design — you’ll know your fellow runners by name, and finish as part of one incredible team.
Africa Marathons Tour Leader and 24/7 Team Support throughout the Trip
Escorted Race Day Transport for Runners & Supporters
Scheduled Airport Transfers on Arrival & Departure
Transport throughoutthe Trip
Escorted Trip tothe Expo
Pre-RaceTeam Dinner
Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis
On Course Africa Marathons Support Stop
Post-Race AfricaMarathons Party!!!
Africa Marathons TeamT-Shirt / Kit
Training Advice fromour Africa Marathons Coaching Team
Pre Trip Meet Ups &Trainings Runs
Access to Team Africa Marathons WhatsApp Group
Access to Discounts on Future Africa Marathons Trip Packages
Finish Area AfricaMarathons Private Tentwith Food and Drink
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[H4] What’s great, what’s not so great
What’s great; guaranteed entry for two oceans What’s not so great; Comms was re-active passive post raceday , half the crew were already left early. No transport back to airport although advertised No 2 weeks Runna app although advertised Missed me during course /run On course photo’s not shared / or not responded to a gentle two reminders to date (3 weeks after the event) which I find quite offensive. As expected: During the stay in the hotel friendly and supportive Logistics to and from venue Hope next team in 2027 will enjoy the learnings from the 2026 edition.
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[H4] A first class Conrades experience ??
Meticulously organised from start to finish with all the stress removed so you can concentrate on the important bit: your race! So good I went back for a second year running and look ? forward to another soon. Making lifelong friends along the way - what’s not to love ?
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[H4] Two Oceans weekender with Africa Marathons
I had the pleasure of running Two Oceans Marathon for the very first time with Africa Marathons and it was so well organised and such a great experience. We actually did the full weekender (56km saturday and 21km sunday) and we staying in a the most beautiful hotel that made it such a relaxing weekend despite having some pretty big mileage in there. I can't tell you how lovely the full time team Rob, Clyde and Amy are too. There is nothing they hadn't thought of and made sure I felt welcome, safe and comfortable at all times without ...
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[H4] 5 stars
Everything! Perfectly organised, very friendly. No stress.
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[H4] Comrades Marathon 2025
I’ve now travelled with Africa Marathons four times and will definitely be travelling with them again. The pre-, during and post-race logistics are perfectly planned out. All the stresses of running an overseas race are taken care of and allowed me, and others, to fully enjoy the experience. I was very much made to feel a part of a team, and it’s a personal goal of Rob, Clyde & Co to make sure everyone in that team has a truly memorable time. Comrades Marathon is a must and so is travelling with Rob, Clyde and the Africa Marathons team. ...
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[H4] Africa marathons, amazing!
We’ve used Africa marathons on 6 trips now, their attention to detail and care for their clients is nothing short of excellent. You can just enjoy the spirit of race day without the faff of worrying about getting to the start or the expo and Rob and Clyde will sort out any other needs for you with no fuss. They are the ultimate boutique running specialists, you feel so much more special than when going with the bigger operators. Highly recommended! Although don’t everyone use them as they are our little secret.
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[H4] African Marathons don’t just organise a race trip , they craft unforgettable South African adventures
This year and last year I attended (and completed!) Comrades with Africa Marathons, and I can honestly say both experiences were absolutely incredible , far beyond anything I expected. Rob, Clyde, and the rest of the African Marathons team were phenomenal. Their attention to detail and seamless logistics took all the stress out of the pre-race build-up, allowing us runners to focus, relax, and truly enjoy the journey. They create such a warm, supportive environment that makes the whole trip , not just the race , feel genuinely special. From start to finish, everything is handled with care , ...
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[H4] Completed Comrades 2025 with Africa…
Completed Comrades 2025 with Africa Marathons looking after me all the way! They are, in my experience, the best sports / running tour company bar none. They make it their mission to get to know you and look after you - this personal touch extends to sorting out the practical difficulties & hazards that can happen when you enter a race abroad. They are excellent - if you plan to run a marathon in Africa, you should go with these guys!

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[H1] Africa Marathons Running Tours: It's about so much more than just the race ...
Africa Marathons Running Tours is about truly wonderful experiences with like minded people in a friendly, fun and wholly supportive team environment. We do everything we can to make your trip as comfortable as possible so that you can return home having achieved your goals with memories to last a lifetime.
Africa Marathons Tour Leader and 24/7 Team Support throughout the Trip
Escorted Race Day Transport for Runners & Supporters
Scheduled Airport Transfers on Arrival & Departure
Transport throughoutthe Trip
Escorted Trip tothe Expo
Pre-RaceTeam Dinner
Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis
On Course Africa Marathons Support Stop
Post-Race AfricaMarathons Party!!!
Africa Marathons TeamT-Shirt / Kit
Training Advice fromour Africa Marathons Coaching Team
Pre Trip Meet Ups &Trainings Runs
Access to Team Africa Marathons WhatsApp Group
Access to Discounts on Future Africa Marathons Trip Packages
Finish Area AfricaMarathons Private Tentwith Food and Drink
Two Weeks Free with Runna App
On Course Pictures from Our AM Media Team
Personally Hosted by the Owners Rob and Clyde
[H1] Race Stories
February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026
[H2] 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
In this piece, we look at: 100 Days to Go The countdown has officially begun. With exactly 100 days to […]January 8, 2026
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[H2] The Two Oceans Marathon Route
They call it the world’s most beautiful marathon, and honestly, it’s not hype. The Two Oceans Marathon route is one […]December 12, 2025
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[H2] Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
If you needed proof that the Comrades Marathon is the biggest day on the South African running calendar, this year […]
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Will you be joining us for the 100th? Next year is going to be a huge celebration of @comradesmarathon with a very fast selling race because of it so if you fancy joining us get in touch soon ???? #comradesmarathon #comrades #runchat #running
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Day 4.0 - The Start of @comradesmarathon We make race day the easiest it can be by getting everyone to the start line and helping everyone with their logistics and taking a bag for them to access at the halfway point. All they have to do is run one of the best races on the planet…#runchat #southafrica #comrades #running #comrades2026
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Day Three: @parkrunsa day ?? Carrying on our traditions we headed to Umhlanga parkrun to enjoy the atmosphere which is unlike any parkrun in the UK before we head back to the hotel to relax ahead of tomorrow’s @comradesmarathon Has to be seen to be believed…just saying. If you want to join us next year DM us today. #comrades #runchat #running #southafrica
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Carrying on our traditions we headed to Umhlanga parkrun to enjoy the atmosphere which is unlike any parkrun in the UK before we head back to the hotel to relax ahead of tomorrow’s @comradesmarathon
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Day Two: Expo DayWe all travel to the @comradesmarathon expo together so we are all on hand to help all our runners with anything they might need but also to help us get excited for the big day to come too!#runchat #running #comrades #southatrica
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[H1] Get In Touch
[H3] Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you. E: [email protected] T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob) T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)
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[H1] Get In Touch
[H3] Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you. E: [email protected] T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob) T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)
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February 16, 2026
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[H2] 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
In this piece, we look at: 100 Days to Go The countdown has officially begun. With exactly 100 days to […]January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026
[H2] The Two Oceans Marathon Route
They call it the world’s most beautiful marathon, and honestly, it’s not hype. The Two Oceans Marathon route is one […]December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025
[H2] Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
If you needed proof that the Comrades Marathon is the biggest day on the South African running calendar, this year […]November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025
[H2] Preparing for the Two Oceans Marathon 2026: Your Ultimate Guide
The Two Oceans Marathon isn’t just a race; it’s an icon of endurance, scenery, and South African running culture. Whether […]October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
[H2] Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026: Entry Dates Announced & A Step Closer to Major Status!
The moment runners across the globe have been waiting for is here! The entry timeline for the 2026 Sanlam Cape […]October 9, 2025
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[H2] Comrades Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know (Up Run)
Ska Fela Moya – Don’t Give Up The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) officially launched the 2026 edition of the iconic […]October 5, 2025 October 5, 2025
[H2] Mastering the Taper for the Cape Town Marathon
You’ve logged the miles, smashed the long runs, and put in the early mornings — now it’s time for one […]September 3, 2025
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September 3, 2025
[H2] 2026 Comrades Marathon Date Revealed
The suspense is over! The Comrades Marathon Association has officially announced the date for the 2026 race. The Ultimate Human […]August 31, 2025
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August 31, 2025
[H2] What Makes the Two Oceans Marathon the Most Beautiful Ultra Marathon in the World?
If you’ve ever spoken to someone who’s run the Two Oceans Marathon, chances are, you’ll hear one phrase repeated over […]August 25, 2025
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August 25, 2025
[H2] Two Oceans Marathon 2026 Confirmed for 11–12 April
Mark your calendars!  The Two Oceans Marathon 2026 has officially been confirmed for the weekend of 11–12 April 2026, and […]August 17, 2025 August 17, 2025
[H2] Cape Town Marathon 2026 Is Set for a New Start Date
Big news for road runners and international marathon chasers: the Cape Town Marathon is moving to May in 2026. Traditionally […]August 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025
[H2] Top Tips for Preparing for the Comrades Marathon
Your ultimate guide to training, planning, and racing smart for the world’s most famous ultra. Whether you’re taking on Comrades […]August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025
[H2] Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to Host 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is gearing up to host the 2026 Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel […]May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
[H2] Comrades Marathon Unveils More Generous Cut-Off Times for 2025
Big news from the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA)! They’ve just announced revised cut-off times for the 98th Comrades Marathon, happening […]April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
[H2] Comrades Marathon: Exciting New Finish Venue Details & Confirmation Of 2025 Down Run Distance
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has officially set the route distance for the 98th edition of The Ultimate Human Race. […]April 22, 2025
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April 22, 2025
[H2] We’ve got a new name!
Have you seen? We’ve officially changed our name to Africa Marathons Running Tours, because that’s exactly what we do: host […]March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025
[H2] Comrades Marathon Announces Innovative Two-Start System for 2025 Race
Get ready, Comrades runners! The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has unveiled an exciting change for the 2025 edition of the […]March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025
[H2] Everything You Need to Know Before Running the Two Oceans Marathon
The Two Oceans Marathon is one of the most iconic ultra-marathons in the world, often referred to as the world’s […]March 3, 2025 March 3, 2025
[H2] Cape Town Marathon: Your Path to Major Status & Exciting Changes Ahead!
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is on an incredible journey, striving to become Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors event. […]February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025
[H2] Your Second Chance at Comrades Glory: The 2025 Substitution Window
The Comrades Marathon is a legendary race, and securing a spot on the starting line is a significant achievement. But […]January 9, 2025
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January 9, 2025
[H2] Big News for the 2025 Comrades Marathon: Qualifying Time Revised
Fellow runners and marathon fanatics! We’ve got some exciting news fresh off the press from the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) […]November 26, 2024
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November 26, 2024
[H2] THE WEEKENDER: Your Ultimate Two Oceans Marathon Experience
Are you ready to take your Two Oceans Marathon weekend to the next level? THE WEEKENDER is your opportunity to […]November 26, 2024 November 26, 2024
[H2] Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Stage 1 In Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidacy Is Achieved
Highlights to look forward to and celebrate based on this news: Africa Marathons is so proud to announce that The […]November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2025 Launch: More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa – Excitement filled the air as the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) officially launched the 2025 Comrades Marathon, […]September 20, 2024 September 20, 2024
[H2] Everything You Need To Know About Entering The Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon is one of the most iconic and challenging races in the world. Known as the “Ultimate Human […]September 6, 2024
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September 6, 2024
[H2] Everything You Need to Know About the Cape Town Marathon
The Cape Town Marathon has quickly earned its spot as one of the most iconic races on the global marathon […]August 28, 2024
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August 28, 2024
[H2] Cape Town Marathon Route 2024: New Twists, Old Favorites
The 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just around the corner, and we’re excited to unveil this year’s Official Marathon […]August 22, 2024
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August 22, 2024
[H2] Best Races in South Africa: A Runner’s Paradise
South Africa is a dream destination for runners, offering a diverse range of races that cater to all levels of […]July 1, 2024
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July 1, 2024
[H2] 6 Reasons You Should Race the Two Oceans Marathon
If you’re a runner looking for an unforgettable race experience, the Two Oceans Marathon should be at the top of […]June 28, 2024
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June 28, 2024
[H2] 7 Great Reasons You Should Race the Comrades Marathon in 2025
The Comrades Marathon, often hailed as the world’s greatest ultra-marathon, stretches approximately 90 kilometres (56 miles) between the cities of […]April 2, 2024
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April 2, 2024
[H2] Important Notice: Comrades Marathon 2024 Cut-offs
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed the cut-offs for this year’s Comrades Marathon. Change to the first cut-off point […]March 22, 2024
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March 22, 2024
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2024 Route Distance Confirmed
The 97th Comrades Marathon, which takes runners from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, will see the shortest route distance in the race’s […]February 13, 2024
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February 13, 2024
[H2] Conquering Two Oceans Marathon: Top Tips for Ultimate Endurance
Alright, runners, gather round and let’s delve into the adventure of tackling and conquering Two Oceans Marathon, one of the […]January 17, 2024
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January 17, 2024
[H2] Preparing for Comrades Marathon 2024: Tips and Tricks
Preparing for Comrades Marathon 2024 is no small task. It stands as the longest-standing ultra-marathon, predating the recent surge in […]December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023
[H2] Comrades 2024 Entries are Disappearing Faster Than You Can Say ‘Nakanjani’!
With over 80% of the 23,000 Comrades 2024 entries already gone and the entry process closing on Monday, December 11th, […]November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2024 Entries Are Going Fast – Enter Soon
The 97th Comrades Marathon is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable. In just 48 hours since entries opened on […]November 14, 2023
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[H2] One More Week To The Opening of Comrades Marathon 2024 Entries
Mark your calendars, Comrades runners! Entries for the 2024 Comrades Marathon open in just one week, on Tuesday, November 21st […]November 7, 2023
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November 7, 2023
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2024: No Doubt, We’re Going Up!
CMA Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo, unveiled the 97th Comrades Marathon slogan, “No Doubt – Nakanjani”, at the launch today. The slogan […]October 11, 2023 October 11, 2023
[H2] 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Week
Cape Town Marathon 2023 is set to be the fastest event to date, and we want to help YOU stay […]September 1, 2023
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[H2] It’s Official – The 2024 Comrades Marathon Direction Is Confirmed
Get ready to lace up those running shoes and brace yourself for an uphill battle! The 2024 Comrades Marathon is […]July 27, 2023
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[H2] Cape Town Marathon 2023 Route Revealed
Introducing the optimized route for Cape Town Marathon 2023! As we count down to the exciting race day, we are […]July 20, 2023
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[H2] Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2024 Entires Are Open
Get ready for the highly anticipated event of the year – the Two Oceans Marathon 2024! The 53rd edition of […]June 15, 2023
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June 15, 2023
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2023 Provisional Results Are Out
The Comrades Marathon 2023, organized by the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA), witnessed an extraordinary #Comrades2023 Champions Prizegiving Breakfast, sponsored by […]June 10, 2023 June 10, 2023
[H2] The 2023 Comrades Marathon: Top Contenders Revealed
Get to know the top male and female contenders for the 96th Comrades Marathon in 2023. Discover their records, previous […]May 2, 2023
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May 2, 2023
[H2] Route Distance and Cut-off Times for 2023 Comrades Marathon Unveiled
The official distance for the 96th Comrades Marathon Down Run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban has been confirmed by the Comrades […]March 15, 2023
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[H2] A Faster and Flatter Route for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2023!
Here at Africa Marathons, we strive to provide the best possible experience for our team runners. As part of this […]February 27, 2023
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[H2] Fall In Love With Running All Over Again
As running fanatics, we all know the “runners high” that comes from endorphins. It’s exhilarating, isn’t it? In LOVE with […]February 18, 2023
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[H2] Two Oceans Marathon Achieves Highest Ultra Marathon Accolade
The Two Oceans Marathon NPC has been re-awarded Gold Label Status by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), which operates under the […]January 31, 2023
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[H2] Running Tips from Coach Nick Bester
We trust everyone has gotten off to a flying start this year with resolutions and that you have all your […]December 2, 2022
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[H2] Half of the Comrades Marathon 2023 Entry Cap Claimed
More than half of the 20,000-entry cap for the 2023 Comrades Marathon has been claimed within the first week of […]November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022
[H2] Cape Town Marathon Goes Green For The Majors
More than four years ago, Cape Town nearly became the first major city to run out of water after a […]November 25, 2022
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[H2] Official Comrades Marathon 2023 Launch
This is it – Ziyasha! It’s happening! – was unveiled at the official Comrades Marathon 2023 launch. The 2023 Comrades campaign […]November 3, 2022
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[H2] Race Date for Comrades Marathon 2023 Confirmed
We know everyone has been waiting for the confirmation of the race date for Comrades Marathon 2023 to get all […]October 28, 2022
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[H2] Cape Town Marathon – 4th Marathon in 4 Weeks
We are so proud of our coach, Nick Bester, who recently completed his 4th marathon, the Cape Town Marathon in 4 weeks. […]September 19, 2022
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[H2] The Provisional Race Date for Comrades Marathon 2023
This year’s Comrades Marathon was a huge success for Team Africa Marathons! We look forward to having an even better […]September 19, 2022
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September 19, 2022
[H2] Comrades Marathon 2022 With Team Africa Marathons
Comrades Marathon 2022 has come and gone but will remain etched in our hearts for a very long time. The […]August 8, 2022
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[H2] Team Africa Marathons – One month to Comrades 2022
It’s official! We are just one month away from the biggest marathon in Africa! We thought we would get our […]July 29, 2022
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July 29, 2022
[H2] The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon New Route Gets Green Light
In celebration of the 80-day countdown to race day, The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon’s revised marathon route has received the […]July 19, 2022
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[H2] Team Africa Marathons Getting Re
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[H1]  About Us
Together, as the founders and directors of Africa Marathons Running Tours, we have spent nearly four decades in African tourism and as your Africa Marathons Running Tours team you’ll see from our personal profiles below, we retain a passion for Africa that is still as strong today as it was the first time we visited the continent.
We are excited to now be combining that passion with the personal experiences we have gained from sporting events in Africa, and to be able to share with you the joy you will find in running Africa.
Every Africa Marathons Running Tours package includes:
Hotel stay, race entry assistance, event transport, pre- & post meals and social events
A highly personal approach to planning itineraries
Advice of top industry professionals that specialise in emerging and re-emerging destinations
Africa Marathons' team running shirt
We are also the proud owners of Tailormade Africa, providing personalised, tailor made African travel and tailor made African safaris.
Please visit Tailormade Africa to see what sets us apart or contact us to find out more about how we personalise your itinerary.
[H2] Meet the team
[H3] Rob Morley: Director, Co-founder & Active Marathon Participant
Born and raised in the UK, Rob got his first glimpse of Africa on a Kenyan safari aged 13 – and he’s been hooked ever since. As soon as he finished university, he headed straight back out to neighbouring Tanzania to teach and coach sport and then moved to Ghana.
When he returned to the UK, he spent a year encouraging students to do the same before being hired by an Africa tour operator to design bespoke trips across East Africa. It was here he met fellow Africa Marathons & Tailormade Africa co-founder Clyde Beaty and together they worked side by side for several years until Rob left to assist a London-based NGO running volunteer projects across the continent.
Rob went on to work for two more highly respected Africa tour operators and has visited the continent countless times to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run in the Sierra Leone Marathon twice, trek with mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, wander the Anglo-Zulu battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, visit Ghana’s former slave castles, listen to the distinctive songs of Madagascar’s indri, witness the migration in Tanzania, and also he got engaged on Table Mountain in Cape Town!
He has also been a committee member of SATOA (www.satoa.com) – a non-profit association made up of tour operators, lodges, camps, tourist boards, airlines and representation companies that promote travel to Africa and the Indian Ocean. He is passionate about the positive effect tourism development can bring to African countries and works closely with local charities to ensure both traveller and country benefit from a visit.
Rob's passion for running culminated in founding the Putney Running Club in South-West London, a free and social club that strongly believes that running with other people inspires and motivates you to push yourself. Putney Running Club has been going strong for over 5 years now and has several hundred dedicated members. They regularly travel across Europe and further afield as a club to take on various running events. They have also completed many marathons across the globe - to name a few...the Bilbao Marathon, Paris Marathon, Rome Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, North Korea Marathon, Amsterdam Marathon, Stockholm Marathon, Cape Town Marathon and, the rather different Medoc 'Wine & Cheese' Marathon in the South of France, along with many other half-marathons across the UK and Europe. In 2018 a group of 19 undertook one of Africa Marathons offerings, the Sierra Leone Marathon, for the Charity Street Child, culminating in raising over £20,000 to fund a school - 'The Putney Running Club School' in Eastern Sierra Leone. In 2021 many members of the club will be joining 'Team Africa Marathons' to take on the Comrades Marathon 100th Anniversary race.
Rob also plays Tennis and Football and indulges in his oh-so-cool love of country music.
[H3] Clyde Beaty: Director, Co-founder & Ex Long Distance Runner
Born in Norway, Clyde’s parents emigrated to Zimbabwe when he was seven years old. Aged seventeen, he started working as a fishing guide at the lodge they managed on the banks of Lake Kariba, and from there started his training to become a professional guide. He gained the much-revered Zimbabwe safari guide status in 1998 with specialist skills in elephant behaviour, ornithology and lepidopterology (butterflies and moths).
He freelanced all over Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana and during that time also managed several camps, operated canoe safaris and was part of an anti-poaching unit In 2001 Clyde set up his own walking safari company in Mana Pools National Park, but eventually it succumbed to the negative political situation in Zimbabwe, so he moved to Tanzania to be head guide and guide trainer for one of Tanzania’s finest safari companies and to realise a dream of “working” the wildebeest migration of northern Serengeti. It was on one of these photographic tours that he met Anne, who took him back to the UK as a souvenir and married him.
Clyde spent nine years working as a senior safari consultant with an Africa specialist tour operator and it was here he met fellow Africa Marathons & Tailormade Africa co-founder and good friend, Rob Morley. He left to become sales director at a smaller Africa-specialist company before deciding it was time to set up his own bespoke Africa travel company, Tailormade Africa and Africa Marathons.
Whilst Clyde's running and marathon career has come to a grinding halt, due to his love of squash taking precedence, he has a rather cool and "Africa Marathon" appropriate claim to fame. Back in his school days at the tender age of 16, and "several" kgs lighter, he and a small group of fellow schoolers, led by a crazy but awesome English teacher, took on a special running event for Operation Raleigh in Zimbabwe.
The route: Harare (capital city) to Lake Kariba. Distance: 376km. The mammoth undertaking was done over 4 nights and 5 days running predominantly at night to avoid the heat of the day.
Clyde's love of running has never waned and since starting Africa Marathons he has vowed to get back into training. We're waiting in anticipation!!!
[H3] Gareth Foster: Digital Marketing Manager & Trail Runner
Born in South Africa, Gareth started his running career at the tender age of 7. He started off with cross-country and soon developed his talent as a keen sprinter. He has been active as a runner for more than 30 years, also having represented South Africa at the Southern African Student Games in the 200m and 4 x 100m relay events, while at university.
His love for sport paved the way for him to complete his honours in Sport Science. He did, however, find his passion for Information Technology soon after that and this has been his career ever since. Digital Marketing which involves all aspects of marketing a business online is Gareth’s specialisation and one of his roles within the company.
With Gareth’s many years of invaluable experience running in South Africa, having completed several dozen half marathons, including three Two Ocean Half Marathons and the Peninsula Marathon, he has much to add to the Africa Marathons team and happily accepted the challenge.
These days he is a keen trail runner, but we think this is just because he loves walking during races. But he is slowly making his way back to the road, so we’ll make a roadie of him yet again.
Gareth also has a passion for travelling and of course all things tech.
[H3] We Support
[H1] Street Child UK
When Street Child began its work, Sierra Leone was the poorest country in the world [UN World Poverty Index 2008]. Their first project supported street children by finding them a safe home and helping them to go to school. They now focus on increasing access to education – including building schools training teachers and empowering mothers to setup businesses so they can afford to send their children to school.
When the Ebola crisis hit in 2014, Street Child was already working in 32 locations across Sierra Leone and in Monrovia, Liberia. Street Child led the way in helping Ebola’s orphans to find families to support them and - once schools reopened - helping them to return to school.
In 2016 Street Child began a new focus on girls' education. Across Sierra Leone and Liberia they helped 10,000 girls gain access to education and tackling the barriers to girls' education including poverty, teenage pregnancy, early marriage, loss of a caregiver and a lack of support from adults and the community.
In late 2018 Street Child launched their 'Count Me In' campaign aiming to provide more children across the world with access to education and the resources they need to learn ensuring every child has the best chance of success.
The charity now works not only in Sierra Leone, but also across Africa in - Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda, Burundi & the Democratic Republic of Congo. They also work in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Afghanistan.
We have a strong relationship with Street Child and have been lucky enough to see the amazing work they do on the ground in Sierra Leone first hand. By travelling to Sierra Leone and experiencing the marathon there you will have the chance to see their amazing work.
See more of their great work here: www.street-child.co.uk
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[H2] 100 Days to Go: Preparing for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
In this piece, we look at: 100 Days to Go The countdown has officially begun. With exactly 100 days to […]January 8, 2026
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[H2] The Two Oceans Marathon Route
They call it the world’s most beautiful marathon, and honestly, it’s not hype. The Two Oceans Marathon route is one […]December 12, 2025
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[H2] Record Breaker: 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Under 10 Hours
If you needed proof that the Comrades Marathon is the biggest day on the South African running calendar, this year […]
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Day 4.0 - The Start of @comradesmarathon We make race day the easiest it can be by getting everyone to the start line and helping everyone with their logistics and taking a bag for them to access at the halfway point. All they have to do is run one of the best races on the planet…#runchat #southafrica #comrades #running #comrades2026
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Day Three: @parkrunsa day ?? Carrying on our traditions we headed to Umhlanga parkrun to enjoy the atmosphere which is unlike any parkrun in the UK before we head back to the hotel to relax ahead of tomorrow’s @comradesmarathon Has to be seen to be believed…just saying. If you want to join us next year DM us today. #comrades #runchat #running #southafrica
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Day Two: Expo DayWe all travel to the @comradesmarathon expo together so we are all on hand to help all our runners with anything they might need but also to help us get excited for the big day to come too!#runchat #running #comrades #southatrica
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[H1] Get In Touch
[H3] Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you. E: [email protected] T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob) T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)
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Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Travel, Tourism & Booking Platforms
45 Avg BS

Based on 641 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Travel, Tourism & Booking Platforms BS: Africa Marathons Running Tours (africamarathons.com)

https://africamarathons.com 📍 Industry: Travel, Tourism & Booking Platforms
16 BS / 100

This is a high-substance, low-fluff operation that successfully trades on the specific, niche expertise of its founders. The transparency shown by hosting detailed negative feedback about logistics failures in 2026 provides more credibility than any ‘Five Star’ badge ever could. It is a rare example of a travel site where the content actually proves the ‘specialist’ claim.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
5
17% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
0
0% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
5
25% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
4
27% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
2
13% BS

Include ATOL and ABTA membership numbers in the footer to satisfy UK financial protection proof expectations. Add Person schema for Rob Morley and Clyde Beaty with sameAs links to external professional validation to close the authority gap. Link directly to the official race organizer ‘International Tour Operator’ pages for Comrades and Two Oceans to provide external validation of the ‘specialist’ status. Directly address the service gaps mentioned in the May 2026 review (Runna app access and airport transport) within the FAQ or package description to show active service improvement.

The site is an exact match for the marathon tourism and niche travel category. The content is deeply rooted in specific African distance running events and logistics, confirming high industry alignment.

“The score of 16 is driven by the site's exceptional specificity and the high degree of alignment between its claims and evidence. Minor points were lost only in Identity (lack of individual Person schema) and Trust (low count of outbound proof links to independent travel bodies). The presence of a negative review significantly lowered the 'Trust Theatre' penalty by establishing high authentic substance.”

Verified Analysis Date: June 21, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result