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  "id": 2124148,
  "title": "Comrades 2027: What runners need to know about the centenary edition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/comrades-2027-what-runners-need-to-know-about-the-centenary-edition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/athletics/2026-08-20-comrades-2027-what-runners-need-to-know-about-the-centenary-edition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A record 28 000 runners, a new Kings Park finish, staggered entry process and ballot system, R8.9m prize pool and charity options headline the 100th Comrades Marathon.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}