The 2025 Two Oceans Half Marathon was filled with excitement but also serious safety problems due to overcrowding. Runner B. Steyn suffered a bad fall caused by the tight crowd, leading to a fractured shoulder and surgery. This painful experience exposed how dangerous the congestion can be and called on organizers to improve race safety. It reminded everyone that keeping runners safe takes teamwork between the event staff and all participants, especially as the race keeps growing bigger.
