Death at Lakes City Half Marathon leaves running community sad

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A man has died after collapsing while running the City of Lakes Half Marathon on September 8, leaving the running community in shock and sadness.

What we know

Minneapolis park officials confirmed that a 27-year-old man collapsed on the Bde Maka Ska Parkway during the City of Lakes Half Marathon on Sunday.

After being treated by first responders, he was taken to Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

In a social media post, Run Minnesota confirmed the runner's death: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a participant in the 2024 City of Lakes Half Marathon… On a day that should have been a day of celebration, a family lost a loved one. Our condolences go out to the runner's family and all those close to him.”

The organization also thanked the participants who came to help during the emergency situation.

What we don’t know

The name of the deceased runner and the official cause of death have not yet been confirmed by authorities. The Hennepin County Coroner will make those determinations.