Great North Run tragedy as two 25-year-olds collapse and die during half marathon
September 14, 2026
Two 25-year-old men from North East England died after collapsing during Sunday’s Great North Run, despite immediate medical treatment from event teams. Organizers at The Great Run Company confirmed the deaths on Monday and said the causes would be determined in due course, while withholding further details to respect the families’ privacy.
The tragedy occurred during a record-breaking edition of the world’s largest half marathon, which drew around 63,000 runners, including high-profile participants such as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Mirror
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