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Some runners have accused the Comrades Marathon organisers of closing race cut-offs too early. Picture: Howard Cleland/Gallo Images
Issues raised by social runners in recent years have included the cost of the entry fee and the race’s struggle to find and stop cheats, while elite runners have complained about the prize money.announced a record prize purse , which seemed to satisfy the title contenders, and revealed that 25 runners had been banned ahead of the race after submitting false qualifying information, proving they were actively trying to crack down on cheats.
According to critics, two cut-offs near the finish were closed too early, which allegedly prevented more runners from finishing the race.
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