Inside South Africa’s Running Boom, Comrades Fixes, and Cape Town Marathon's Cancellation

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We explore South Africa’s running surge with Stuart Mann—from sold-out ballots and the Cape Town Marathon cancellation to how Comrades has shifted from controversy toward accountability. With 178 unique marathons completed, Stuart shares what resilient races get right and how the sport has evolved since COVID.

We discuss participation trends, the impact of social media, and how ballot systems affect major events like Two Oceans and Comrades. Stuart reflects on lessons from the Otter Trail, and the realities of technical terrain. We also unpack the Comrades 2024–2025 improvements, and what the Cape Town Marathon’s cancellation reveals about race governance and planning in South Africa.

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Chapters

1. Stuart Mann Returns (00:00:00)

2. Is Running Really Booming (00:02:00)

3. Entries, Ballots, And Sellouts (00:05:30)

4. Stuart’s Quest For Unique Marathons (00:10:30)

5. Budget Races And Early Starts (00:16:30)

6. South Africa’s Race Beauty And Culture (00:20:00)

7. From Road To Otter Trail (00:24:30)

8. Learning Technical Trails The Hard Way (00:31:30)

9. Calf Pain, Seychelles, And Gear Mishaps (00:37:00)

10. Comrades: From Crisis To Course Correction (00:44:00)

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