Runner dies following half marathon in Minneapolis
Emily Baude KSTP
A man in his 20s died on Sunday after collapsing while running the City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis.
A spokesperson for Minneapolis Parks told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the 27-year-old man collapsed during the run along the Bde Maka Ska Parkway.
He later died at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The man’s identity has not yet been officially released.
A spokesperson for Run Minnesota, the organization that hosted the half-marathon, sent the following statement on Monday.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of a participant following the 2024 City of Lakes Half Marathon. On a day meant to be a celebration, a family lost a loved one. Our hearts go out to the runner’s family and all those who were close to them. Run Minnesota and the City of Lakes Half want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the participants on the course who came to the aid of a fellow runner, and to the first responders and medical professionals who provided medical care. We also send our care to the running community as we grieve this loss together. Out of respect for the privacy of the family, we have no further information or comments about the participant. Our Emergency & Medical Response Plan includes an on-site ambulance, three medical aid stations, and AEDs available on the course.