Trail runner dies after collapse during 25km race in Tak
A male trail runner died after collapsing about 14 kilometres into a 25-kilometre race in Tak province yesterday, September 20, despite fellow competitors attempting CPR. The incident was first reported on Facebook in the Thai group Trail Running – Chat, where a user said the man lost consciousness at around the 14-kilometre point. Other runners … The story Trail runner dies after collapse during…
A trail runner died after collapsing around 14 kilometers into a 25-kilometer race in Tak province, Thailand, on September 20, according to initial reports from social media. The death came as a shock to fellow competitors who attempted CPR, but were unable to revive the man. Further details from the event organizer were not yet available.
The race took place over the weekend in a major trail-running event in Tak. Participants described the section where the man collapsed as being through forested and sloping terrain, with rain having made parts of the course slippery, increasing the difficulty. The exact cause of death has not been confirmed, and further information from the organizer and a medical examination is expected. The runner's identity has not yet been officially confirmed.
The tragic event prompted condolences from the Thai trail-running community, and some members suggested that runners should have health checks before participating in demanding endurance events, though no medical condition had been identified in the deceased runner. Tragically, a similar incident occurred in September 2024, where a 45-year-old runner collapsed and died during the Sa-on Run 2025 in Nakhon Phanom despite emergency treatment.
Another runner died after losing consciousness during a race at Phu Kradueng National Park in December, highlighting the risks involved in these endurance events.
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