The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that no fatalities occurred during the 2025 edition of the race held on Sunday.

The CMA's assertion follows distressing reports circulating across various digital media outlets, suggesting that two runners had died during the event.

Alain Dalais, General Manager of the CMA, stated unequivocally that the marathon was conducted without any recorded deaths.

"As can be expected from an event of this nature and size, there were some cases of runners being transferred to the hospital from the route for various medical reasons," Dalais explained.

"However, our medical, emergency, safety, and health protocols are excellent and focused on the safety of all runners."

The CMA takes the dissemination of false information seriously and has urged the community to exercise caution when discussing the event's outcomes.

"The CMA distances itself from any fake news or rumours doing the rounds," he continued.

"We strongly recommend that our community relies on reputable sources for information, beginning with our own official channels," he said. 

The CMA takes the dissemination of false information seriously and has urged the community to exercise caution when discussing the event's outcomes.

"The CMA distances itself from any fake news or rumours doing the rounds," he continued.

"We strongly recommend that our community relies on reputable sources for information, beginning with our own official channels," he said. 

*This article was first published by IOL News