Runner in Nashville Marathon dies after medical emergency

A runner in Saturday's St. Jude ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville Marathon died following a medical emergency during the event, race officials confirmed to The Tennessean on Sunday.

The organization in a statement said the runner received urgent medical attention by an on-site medical team before being rushed to a nearby hospital, where the person died.

“We appreciate the medical personnel who worked quickly to support the participant,” the organization said. “We share our greatest sympathies with the family and friends of the race participant, and we will continue to offer them our support as they go through this very difficult time. Out of respect for the participant and their family we will have no further comment.”

The person’s identity was not immediately released Sunday.

The 24th annual event drew more than 23,000 runners through Downtown Nashville for 26.1 miles and 13.1 mile races.

This is a developing story.

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