Man, 24, dies after falling unwell while running half-marathon

Emergency services were called to Glasgow Green on Saturday after the 24-year-old fell ill.

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A man has died after falling unwell while running a half-marathon in Glasgow.

Emergency services were called to Glasgow Green at around 11.15am on Saturday after the 24-year-old fell ill.

The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but died shortly after arriving.

Police Scotland said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended following a report of a 24-year-old man having taken unwell at Glasgow Green around 11.15am on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

“The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later.

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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