Send us a text💭 “People want this race to succeed. There’s an amazing amount of goodwill out there — it really is the world’s most beautiful marathon.” — Chris GoldschmidtWhat does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road race and restore faith in the world’s most beautiful marathon?In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits down with Two Oceans Marathon Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest comebacks in South African running. From leadership changes and city partnerships to restoring trust and modernizing operations, Chris shares how the race is finding its rhythm again — and why it all begins with putting runners first.From the challenges of oversubscription and route restrictions to the revival of the trail event and the future vision for 55,000 runners, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to steer a national institution into a new era.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How Two Oceans is rebuilding trust with the city, runners, and sponsors ✅ Why “runner-centric” decision-making is shaping the race’s new direction ✅ What Stillwater’s involvement means for the future of the event ✅ How the team is balancing legacy, innovation, and transparency ✅ What the long-term vision for Two Oceans looks like — from half, ultra, and trail to community impactWhether you’ve run it, dream of it, or simply love the story behind South Africa’s most beloved race, this episode offers an inspiring look at the people working to turn the tide.Season 3 of Trail Chasers is proudly sponsored by: 🧦 Gilnokie Socks – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off🕶 Boonies Sunglasses – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runnerEnjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from Chris’ story and the rebuild of Two Oceans.

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