Influencer Uzrik 'Mr. Meyer' Meyer has rejected cheating accusations after organizers of the Two Oceans confirmed that he was not registered for any of the 2026 races.
Suspicions were actively discussed in Cape Town running communities that influencer Uzrik Meyer had falsified participation in two major city competitions—the Two Oceans marathon and the Cape Town marathon. Questions arose after Meyer published photos and videos showing him displaying medals from these races.
Meyer denies the act of fraud, while Two Oceans informed IOL Media that he had not registered for either the ultra or half marathon this year. Meyer posted pictures in the official Two Oceans Ultra Marathon sportswear with a silver medal, as well as in the half marathon uniform with a bronze medal. He also published activity on Strava covering 56.3 km under the heading 'Two Oceans Ultra Marathon Walk x BYD stage host.'
The Two Oceans event director, Wade Bromfield, stated that the official registration records do not contain data indicating that Meyer was registered for any of the races. Bromfield clarified that according to the official Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON records, sponsored by BYD, Uzrik Meyer did not participate in either the ultramarathon or the half marathon. He emphasized that Meyer had no official affiliation with Two Oceans. The organizer noted that the event cannot comment on his connection with BYD and does not have information on how he obtained the pictured uniform or medal.
Meyer told IOL Media that he never cheated. He admitted that he did not participate in the race as an official competitor, but only assisted runners as a motivator. He explained that he worked with the PR agency One-eyed Jack on behalf of sponsor BYD and was allowed to join the runners after completing his shift at the activation kiosk. Meyer stated: 'After my work shift, I was told I could run further with the runners.' He added: 'Regarding the medal, I did not say I finished the race as an official runner.'
One-eyed Jack confirmed to IOL Media that it had contracted with Meyer as an influencer and motivator for BYD activation at Two Oceans, but disputes that it gave him permission to participate in the race. Managing Director Darren Sanders stated that Meyer's agreed role was limited to social media support and encouraging runners. Sanders stressed: 'Under no circumstances did One-eyed Jack request, authorize, or give Uzrik Meyer permission to participate in the race, register, run the race course, cross the finish line, or receive a medal.'
IOL Media relayed One-eyed Jack's response to Meyer. Meyer objected to the assumption of his complete unauthorized presence on the race route. He stated: 'I was told I could run part of the race to create content for social media around race day and promote the atmosphere, excitement, and 'excitement' surrounding the event.' He clarified that his understanding was never that he was being registered as an official race participant. 'I did not have official registration for the race or official time. My participation was for social media and content, not for competition.'
Meyer also reported that the medal he photographed belonged to a friend, and his intention was to inspire young people to engage in sports. 'It was more than just a piece of metal. By saying we finished the race, I wanted to give hope to every young person watching, knowing they too can be part of something like this,' he said. Meyer insists that he encouraged and helped the runners.
Questions also arose regarding Meyer's participation in the Cape Town marathon. A Strava activity attributed to Meyer recorded a distance of 10.28 km, and the accompanying text indicated that he started late and helped marathon runners for about 22 km. IOL Media contacted the Cape Town marathon organizers to confirm whether Meyer was officially registered and completed the full marathon, but received no response by the time of publication.