The 2027 Centenary Comrades is set to be the most gender-diverse race in the modern era
Registered entrants by gender — Comrades Marathon, 2025, 2026 and 2027 Centenary
+9.0pp
rise in female share from 2026 to 2027
28 070
total entrants registered for the 2027 centenary
Male (2025 & 2026)
Male (2027)
Female
| Year | Male entrants | Female entrants | Total | Gender split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 181 79.4% | 4 991 20.6% | 24 172 | |
| 2026 | 17 670 77.9% | 5 006 22.1% | 22 676 | |
| 2027 Upcoming | 19 762 70.4% | 8 308 29.6% | 28 070 |
ⓘ 2025 and 2026 figures reflect actual race entrants. 2027 figures are pre-race registrations; the centenary event has not yet taken place.
Female participation held roughly steady at around a fifth of the Comrades field in 2025 and 2026. But the centenary edition has attracted 66% more female entrants than either previous year.
Daily Maverick · Source: Comrades Marathon Association
