Man, 28, dies after suddenly collapsing during Great Bristol Run half marathon

A antheral has died aft collapsing during the Great Bristol Run fractional marathon successful the city.

The 28-year-old runner collapsed during the fractional marathon connected Sunday and received aesculapian attention.

Jon Devereux was past taken to infirmary wherever helium aboriginal died. His adjacent of kin person been informed.

Mr Devereux's origin of decease is not known astatine this time.

A connection from The Great Run Company said: 'It is with large sadness that The Great Run Company confirms the decease of a subordinate astatine the Great Bristol Run connected Sunday, 11 May 2025.

'Jon Devereux, aged 28, collapsed during the event, received contiguous aesculapian treatment, and aboriginal passed distant successful hospital.

'His adjacent of kin person been informed.

'The full squad progressive successful organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux's household and friends.

'In accordance with the wishes of the family, nary further details volition beryllium released.

'The origin of decease volition beryllium determined later, pending aesculapian examination.'

Thousands of runners took to the city's streets for the fractional marathon and 10k events yesterday.