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24-year-old runner dies during 2026 New York City Marathon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 4:17 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

24-year-old runner dies during 2026 New York City Marathon

Summary

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon took place on November 4 in New York City, featuring over 61,000 participants. Tragedy struck when Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed near the 24th mile while running to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease. Despite immediate medical assistance, she died at Mount Sinai Medical Center after suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown condition common in intense exertion. Her parents were tracking her progress, with her father sending messages until the 23rd mile. The New York Road Runners expressed their condolences in a statement following her death.

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By the Numbers

•Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed near Mile 24 during the marathon
•She was running to honor her grandfather who died from Parkinson's disease
•Her parents were tracking her run and unaware of her collapse
•Medical staff performed CPR before she was taken to the hospital
•The cause of death was determined to be rhabdomyolysis.

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Tragedy strikes at New York City Marathon as ‘perfect health’ 24-year-old dies

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On Sunday, the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon began as hundreds of thousands of runners and spectators came to showcase their talent, support selected nonprofit organizations, or just celebrate the annual event. The marathon took place throughout the five boroughs of New York, as runners gave their best to cover the 26.2-mile course. More…
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