[Post 1073] Are Race Fees Paying For Safety? Steven Tests It In A Half Marathon - Part 2/2 | Talking Point

Summary

In Part Two, we go behind the scenes of Singapore’s road races to reveal what it really takes to keep thousands of runners safe. Host Steven Chia probes how organisers prepare for heat surges and on-course medical emergencies and tackles the money question: why are race fees rising—and is the higher cost justified by stronger safety measures?

Then, after weeks of training, Steven puts it to the test in his first half marathon. Along the route, he tracks first-aid coverage and checks how quickly medics respond when help is needed. Are the safeguards enough for runners?