The Comrades Marathon Association Board convened an urgent meeting on Monday night and it was decided not to take any dramatic measures yet.

The board will review the Corona virus situation on 17 April, before any stringent measures are taken.

CMA Chairperson, Cheryl Winn says, “With nearly three months to go to Comrades 2020, the CMA Board has decided that it is premature to postpone this year’s Comrades Marathon.

“We will, however, continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and will make a decision by April 17th depending upon how the situation evolves on whether to postpone Comrades 2020 to a date later in the year.”

“We will make announcements and issue updates on an ongoing basis. As the CMA Board, we have to consider the best interest and well-being of our athletes, supporters, spectators, volunteers and the public.

“With 282 successful Substitution applications having been processed since opening of the 2020 Substitution period yesterday, we urge all Comrades runners to continue with their training preparations for the 95th edition of the Ultimate Human Race.”

This year’s down-run is set to take place on Tuesday, 16 June. Over the weekend the 2020 Two Oceans in Cape Town was called off.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport