The hidden risks of organising a marathon

EWN | 17.06.2026 11:18
The 99th edition of the Comrades ultra-marathon took place this past weekend, with elite athletes Gerda Steyn and George Kusche taking home the gold and breaking records in their respective runs. While spectators cheer for the thousands of runners pushing themselves, there’s an enormous operation behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly and managing risks that most people don’t see.