Runner dies at Detroit Free Press Marathon [Video]

The running community is mourning the death of a runner following the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Corey Bellemore finished fourth in the men’s half marathon. He was shocked to hear a 57-year-old American citizen had passed away during the run.

“To see a death at a race is just it’s scary. It’s like super sad,” Bellemore said.

“You just think of the family, you think of the individual. the race organizing committee. It’s hard for everyone. It’s hard for the running community.”

According to officials at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, the male runner had a medical emergency around the five-mile mark of the race.

Windsor police told CTV News officers responded to a report of a collapsed runner in the area of Riverside Drive and Elm Avenue. The man was rushed to hospital for treatment but passed away.

Rob Moore, head track coach at Sandwich Secondary, was manning a …