Irene Athletics Club

The big day is here… and we couldn’t be prouder 💙

To every Irene Club athlete lining up for the ComradesMarathon, this is your moment. Months of early mornings, long runs, discipline, and sacrifice have brought you to the start line.

Remember:
💪 You are stronger than you think
🏃‍♂️ You are ready for this challenge
🤝 And you carry the spirit of the club with you every step of the way.

Run with heart. Run with pride. Run for each other.

We're behind you all the way, from the first stride to the final finish 💙

Go out there and make it count!

This is where you'll find the club's stand (B45) at the finish. There'll be a white gazebo and the clubs teardrop banners.

There will be two club gazebos at the second ComradesMarathon support station in Camperdown.

29°43'42.1"S 30°31'51.5"E Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Irene AC will have two support stations along the ComradesMarathon Route.

There will only be Irene teardrops at the first support station at Fields Hill. Stay on the right hand side of the road when turning up to Fields Hill to find the station.

29°48'37.0"S 30°50'59.5"E Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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Wishing everyone the best.

Hou bene, hou!

“From Club Roads to Comrades.”

Our traditional 'Comrades send off' run, the weekend before the race.

🏃‍♂️✨ Good luck to all our ComradesMarathon runners! ✨🏃‍♀️

Wishing each and every one of you a safe journey and an unforgettable race day. May you achieve your goals and enjoy every step of the experience. Remember — just making it to the start line is already a massive achievement! 💪👏

📍 We’ll be there to support you along the way:
👉 Bottom of Fields Hill
👉 Camperdown
👉 And of course, at the finish line!

🎤 Join us at the Clubhouse after the Club Time Trials , Tuesday, 9 June for a Comrades Q&A Session, featuring Joy Dekker & Werner Zandberg.

Cold mornings don’t cancel progress.
They build it.

This is where discipline gets tested. Not on perfect days, but on the tough ones.
If you can run now, you can run anytime.

What’s harder for you — starting or finishing? 👇

Some days are tough.
That’s exactly why we don’t do this alone.

Running side by side means more than just covering distance — it’s about pushing each other, finding your pace, and showing up even when it’s hard. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

That’s what turns a club into a community.

👇 Tag your ComradesMarathon running partner and let them know you appreciate them.