The Comrades Marathon in Space and Time
Few people know the Comrades Marathon as Tom Cottrell does. A five-time finisher and lifelong student of the race, Tom has experienced Comrades from almost every angle, from working at refreshment stations and supporting a race champion to assisting with television production and managing the official press trucks for more than a decade.
Drawing on his bestselling book, Comrades Marathon: 101 Years of Highlights and Heroes, Tom takes audiences on an unforgettable journey along the route and through the remarkable history of the world’s greatest ultramarathon.
Combining compelling storytelling, striking visuals, archival material and video set to music, the presentation explores the challenge of the course, celebrates the characters who shaped the race, and reveals the origins of its most cherished, and sometimes quirky traditions.
Informative, entertaining and deeply inspiring, this one-hour presentation is ideal for running clubs, corporate groups and event audiences. Whether preparing for a first Comrades or reliving many years on the road, audiences will leave with a richer understanding of the race, and a renewed desire to be part of it.
Bring the spirit, stories and history of Comrades to your next event. Contact Tom to discuss a booking.