NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Thousands of people participated in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Race Series in downtown Nashville on Saturday, but one runner died during the event, officials say.
Three hours and 49 minutes into the race, Metro Nashville police said a medical call came in from the Shelby Park area regarding an unconscious 25-year-old runner. With CPR already in progress, Nashville firefighters reportedly took the man to the hospital, where he later died.
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The IRONMAN Group shared the following statement with News 2 on behalf of the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series:
It is with our deepest regret to confirm the death of a race participant during the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event in Nashville on Saturday. The rider received emergency medical treatment from the on-site medical team before being transported to a nearby hospital where he unfortunately died. We appreciate the medical staff who worked quickly to support the participant. We share our deepest sympathies with the family and friends of the race participant and will continue to offer them our support as they navigate this very difficult time. Out of respect for the participant and his family we will have no further comments.
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No further details have been confirmed about the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Organizers said more than 23,000 registered participants took a walking tour of Nashville during the marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K races on Saturday, April 27.
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