The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) announced that early bird entries for the 2014 Comrades Marathon have closed with 8,556 entries received so far since the entry process opened on September 1.

According to the report, prospective entrants have until 30 November or until the cap of 18,000 entries had been reached to get their entries in after which entries will no longer be accepted.

Johan Van Staden, CMA Race Director who made the announcement on Tuesday, also stated that Runners from the rest of Africa will be charged an entry fee of R550 while International athletes will be charge R1800.