VAC Runners Eye Comrades Marathon 2026 Start at 05:00

VAC runners are ready for comrades marathon 2026 on Sunday, 14 June, with the field split into three race-day start groups. Group 1 goes at 05:00, Group 2 at 05:15, and Group 3 at 05:30.

That schedule gives families, friends, and supporters a clear way to follow the action from the start, while the VAC team heads into the Ultimate Human Race with first-time Comrades runners, experienced athletes, and seasoned veterans in the mix.

Sunday, 14 June

The Comrades Marathon takes place on Sunday, 14 June, and the timing is the key detail for anyone tracking a runner. The race-day window begins early, and the three groups are staggered in 15-minute and then another 15-minute blocks.

Group 1 is first away at 05:00. Group 2 follows at 05:15, with Group 3 set for 05:30.

Official Comrades Marathon App

Supporters do not have to guess where a runner is once the race begins. The Official Comrades Marathon App allows users to search for a runner using a race number and track that runner's progress.

That makes the race easier to follow for people waiting along the course or watching from elsewhere, especially with a VAC lineup that mixes debutants, experienced athletes, and seasoned veterans. The number on the bib becomes the quickest way to keep tabs on one runner rather than the whole field.

VAC Team Mix

This year's VAC team brings together first-time Comrades runners and athletes who know the event well. That mix gives the start list a range of experience levels, but every runner shares the same Sunday start and the same race-day tracking options for supporters.

For families and friends, the practical step is simple: download the Official Comrades Marathon App before race day and use the runner's race number to follow progress once the clock starts at 05:00.