Tragedy at 2011 Philadelphia Marathon

Two men, 21 year old student and 40 year old man, collapsed at or near the finish line and pasted away. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family and friends. I will be dedicating my runs in their honor.

Philadelphia Marathon and Philadelphia Half Marathon organizers extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the two runners who lost their lives at the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon today. We are deeply saddened and our thoughts are with their families and friends. We cannot at this time disclose the identities of the runners pending notification of the families. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Our thoughts remain with the runners’ families and friends.

–Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend Executive Director Melanie Johnson